Chapter Name: Develop schedule
Description:In this lesson, learners will take the resources, activity durations, and dependencies to create a detailed project schedule, typically using Gantt charts or critical path method (CPM). They will also explore scheduling tools that help manage time efficiently.
Purpuse:To establish a clear project timeline that defines when and how project tasks will be completed.
Rational:A well-developed schedule is vital for monitoring progress, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring that milestones are met on time.
Chapters Topics
Scheduling concepts and flow of data
Scheduling Concepts and Flow of Data: This process involves analyzing activity sequences, durations, resource requirements, and constraints to create the project schedule. The flow of data includes inputs like the activity list and resource calendars, tools and techniques such as critical path method and schedule compression, leading to outputs like the project schedule and schedule baseline.
The importance and benefits of scheduling
Importance and Benefits of Scheduling: A well-developed schedule provides a roadmap for project execution, facilitates monitoring and control, and helps in communicating timelines to stakeholders. It enables proactive management of time-related aspects of the project.
Input documents to develop a project schedule (Schedule Management Plan, Activity list, Activity atributes, Project Schedule Network Diagram, Activity Resource Requirements, Resource 121905000 - Project Manager Page 26 of 107 Calendars, Activity Duration Estimates, Project Scope Statement, Risk Register, Project Staff Assignments, Resource Breakdown Structure, Enterprise Environmental Factor, Organisational Process Assest)
Input Documents to Develop a Project Schedule: Essential inputs include the Schedule Management Plan, Activity List, Activity Attributes, Project Schedule Network Diagrams, Activity Resource Requirements, Resource Calendars, Activity Duration Estimates, Project Scope Statement, Risk Register, Project Staff Assignments, Resource Breakdown Structure, Enterprise Environmental Factors, and Organizational Process Assets.
Tools and techniques to develop project schedule (Schedule Network Analysis, Critical Path Method, Critical Chain Method, Resource Optimisation Techniques [Resources leveling, Resource smoothing], Modeling Techniques [What-if scenario analysis, Simulation], Lead and Lag Techniques, Schedule Compression, Scheduling Tool)
Tools and Techniques to Develop Project Schedule: Techniques such as schedule network analysis, critical path method, critical chain method, resource optimization techniques (resource leveling and smoothing), modeling techniques (what-if scenario analysis and simulation), leads and lags, schedule compression (crashing and fast tracking), and scheduling tools are used. These methods help in creating a realistic and efficient project schedule.
Scheduling reports and outputs (Schedule Base Line, Project Schedule [Bar charts, Milestone charts, Poject Schedule network diagrams], Schedule Data, Project Calanders, Project Management Plan Updates, Project Document Updates)
Scheduling Reports and Outputs: Outputs include the Schedule Baseline, which is the approved version of the schedule, the Project Schedule (represented through bar charts, milestone charts, and project schedule network diagrams), Schedule Data, Project Calendars, updates to the Project Management Plan, and updates to Project Documents.