Project Scheduling Fundamentals: On-Line

Course Overview

A three hour web-based class that's fun, easy to follow and teaches you:

• Basic Project Management Theory
• Best Practices for Project Scheduling
• How to Make Better Use of Project Management Software

Originally developed for Sun Microsystems, Project Scheduling Fundamentals uses voice narration and animation to introduce you to the basics of project management and scheduling. Project Scheduling Fundamentals puts the power of project management tools and concepts in your hands so that you can experience immediate results in working with your projects.

Great preparation for learning software...

Many people take Project Scheduling Fundamentals in preparation for using project scheduling software. After completing this class most students find themselves fully prepared to move forward with learning the software tools-rather than struggling with both the project scheduling concepts and the software tools at the same time.

You'll learn how to:

• Write a clear Project Definition
• Control the Scope of your project
• Evaluate Trade-offs between time, scope, and budget
• Use a Gantt Chart to model the project
• Develop a Work Breakdown Structure
• Estimate Task Durations
• Understand Critical Path analysis
• Analyze Resource Loading
• Set Baselines and Manage Variance
• Define Update & Reporting Procedures
• Meet your Deadlines

And much, much more!

Participants Comments on Project Scheduling Fundamentals:

• "This class should be mandatory for everyone running projects."
• "This is the best on-line class I've taken."
• "The screen illustrations and the voice narration kept me interested and focused."
• "Valuable in understanding the philosophy behind using software programs."
• "Bravo, you've made Project Management quick and easy!"

Registration:

Individual user registrations for PSF are $225 for a 90-day license key. To request a guest login for review purposes, e-mail us at info@epm.com or call us at 250-245-8315.