EDUCBA

Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques

EDUCBA

Project Planning and Scheduling Techniques

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
8 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply project planning techniques to structure and schedule project activities.

  • Analyze task dependencies and evaluate resource allocation for project execution.

  • Monitor project performance, costs, and progress using management tools.

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June 2026

Assessments

14 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Office Tools for Data and Project Management Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

This module introduces learners to Microsoft Project, focusing on foundational concepts, project setup, and task creation. Learners will understand how to configure project settings, define working time, and structure tasks using summary and subtask relationships to build a strong project planning base.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on task structuring, scheduling techniques, and dependency management in MS Project. Learners will explore duration settings, auto scheduling, network diagrams, and task linking to ensure logical sequencing and accurate project timelines.

What's included

6 videos4 assignments

This module covers resource allocation, cost management, and workload optimization in MS Project. Learners will assign resources, calculate project costs, manage overallocations, and perform task tuning to improve efficiency and maintain budget control.

What's included

5 videos3 assignments

This module focuses on project tracking, performance analysis, and control mechanisms. Learners will explore critical path analysis, progress tracking, and updating actual data to monitor project performance and implement corrective actions.

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4 videos3 assignments

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