EDUCBA

Project Planning and Schedule Management Specialization

EDUCBA

Project Planning and Schedule Management Specialization

Master Project Scheduling And Control.

Build practical skills to plan, monitor, and control project schedules.

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2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 months to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Develop structured project schedules using WBS, activity sequencing, dependencies, and network diagrams.

  • Apply critical path, schedule risk, baseline, and performance analysis techniques to monitor project health.

  • Control project scope, requirements, schedule changes, and reporting to support successful project delivery.

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June 2026

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Specialization - 4 course series

Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

Project Planning, WBS and Network Scheduling

Course 1, 9 hours

What you'll learn

  • Apply project scheduling techniques using WBS, activity sequencing, and network diagrams.

  • Analyze project scope and requirements to improve planning accuracy and schedule control.

  • Develop PMI-SP-aligned schedules for effective project execution and timely delivery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Schedules
Category: Process Flow Diagrams
Category: Scheduling
Category: Scope Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Timelines
Category: Workflow Management
Category: Change Control
Category: Requirements Elicitation
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Planning
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Requirements Management
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Product Requirements
Category: Project Controls
Critical Path and Schedule Management

Critical Path and Schedule Management

Course 2, 14 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze project scheduling methods and apply critical path management techniques.

  • Develop project schedule models with resource estimation and baseline planning.

  • Evaluate project performance and manage scheduling risks and dependencies effectively.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Project Schedules
Category: Project Controls
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Project Estimation
Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Planning
Category: Estimation
Category: Network Model
Category: Dependency Analysis
Category: Project Performance
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Performance Management
Category: Risk Analysis
Category: Timelines
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Scheduling
Project Schedule Control and Monitoring

Project Schedule Control and Monitoring

Course 3, 23 hours

What you'll learn

  • Monitor and control project schedules using performance tracking and change management techniques.

  • Apply WBS, RTM, and scope management methods to maintain project alignment.

  • Analyze project performance data and implement corrective actions for timely delivery.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Project Management Institute (PMI) Methodology
Category: Project Schedules
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Scope Management
Category: Change Management
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Management Reporting
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Business Requirements
Category: Project Documentation
Category: Project Controls
Category: Scheduling
Category: Requirements Management
Category: Project Management
Category: User Requirements Documents
Category: Requirements Analysis
Category: Project Performance
Category: Requirements Elicitation
Category: Change Control
Project Schedule Management and Control

Project Schedule Management and Control

Course 4, 26 hours

What you'll learn

  • Develop project schedules using WBS, critical path, and integrated master scheduling techniques.

  • Apply earned value analysis, baseline management, and reporting for project control.

  • Evaluate schedule risks, resource allocation, and project performance in complex projects.

Skills you'll gain

Category: Performance Measurement
Category: Performance Analysis
Category: Earned Value Management
Category: Work Breakdown Structure
Category: Timelines
Category: Calendar Management
Category: Project Management
Category: Project Schedules
Category: Project Coordination
Category: Project Performance
Category: Resource Planning
Category: Risk Management
Category: Resource Allocation
Category: Project Scoping
Category: Project Risk Management
Category: Project Management Software
Category: Performance Metric
Category: Project Controls
Category: Cost Management
Category: Scheduling

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