EDUCBA

Project Planning, Scope and Schedule Management

EDUCBA

Project Planning, Scope and Schedule Management

EDUCBA

Instructor: EDUCBA

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
3 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Analyze project lifecycles and apply project management process groups effectively.

  • Develop project plans covering scope, time, cost, risk, and stakeholders.

  • Evaluate scheduling techniques like CPM and schedule compression for project control.

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June 2026

Assessments

41 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This module introduces the fundamental concepts of project management, including its definition, characteristics, lifecycle, and core process groups. Learners will explore how projects differ from operations, understand key constraints such as scope, time, and cost, and gain insights into risk and communication fundamentals. This foundation prepares learners to navigate structured project environments effectively.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on essential knowledge areas including procurement, stakeholder management, human resource management, and project integration. Learners will understand how to manage stakeholders effectively, develop project charters, and create project management plans to guide execution and coordination.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module covers project execution processes, monitoring and controlling mechanisms, and integrated change control. Learners will understand how to manage deliverables, track performance, handle changes systematically, and formally close projects or phases.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module dives into requirement collection techniques and analytical methods. Learners will explore interviews, focus groups, brainstorming, and tools such as affinity diagrams and context diagrams to effectively gather and analyze stakeholder requirements.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on defining project scope, creating detailed scope statements, and structuring work using Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Learners will also explore scope validation and control to prevent scope creep and ensure project alignment.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module bridges scope control with time management fundamentals. Learners will understand how to manage scope changes, plan schedules, and define project activities that serve as the foundation for scheduling and execution.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module explores activity sequencing, dependency determination, and resource estimation. Learners will gain practical understanding of sequencing techniques such as PDM, leads and lags, and resource planning.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on estimating activity durations and developing project schedules. Learners will explore techniques such as analog estimating, three-point estimating, and reserve analysis, along with schedule development tools.

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13 videos4 assignments

This module introduces critical path analysis, float determination, and advanced scheduling techniques such as Critical Chain Method and resource optimization. Learners will understand how to identify critical activities and optimize project schedules.

What's included

13 videos4 assignments

This module focuses on schedule compression techniques, visualization tools like Gantt charts, and schedule control processes. Learners will understand how to optimize timelines and manage schedule performance effectively.

What's included

10 videos5 assignments

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