Schedule Professional (PMI-SP)
Mastering Project Scheduling for Timely and Efficient Project Delivery
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 01 – 03 November 2026 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2,495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Effective project scheduling is critical to delivering projects on time, within scope, and within budget. The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) credential provides project managers with the knowledge and skills needed to create, manage, and maintain accurate project schedules.
This intensive 3-day course offers participants a practical and comprehensive understanding of project scheduling principles aligned with PMI-SP standards. Participants will gain hands-on experience in planning, monitoring, and controlling project schedules, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and project success.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand PMI-SP credential requirements and scheduling concepts
- Develop comprehensive project schedules using industry-standard practices
- Apply scheduling tools and techniques for accurate planning and monitoring
- Identify and manage schedule risks and uncertainties
- Use performance metrics to control project timelines effectively
- Integrate schedule management with overall project management processes
- Prepare for PMI-SP certification examination
Key Benefits of Attending
- Gain practical expertise in project scheduling aligned with PMI standards
- Enhance ability to manage complex project timelines efficiently
- Improve risk management and decision-making for project schedules
- Strengthen capability to deliver projects on time and within scope
- Prepare effectively for the PMI-SP certification exam
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Project managers and project coordinators
- Planning and scheduling professionals
- PMO staff and project controllers
- Construction and engineering project teams
- Professionals preparing for PMI-SP certification
- Anyone responsible for project schedule management
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Advanced project scheduling techniques and tools
- Accurate forecasting of project timelines and milestones
- Risk identification and mitigation in scheduling
- Effective resource allocation and workload management
- Confidence in applying PMI-SP practices in real projects
- Enhanced professional credibility in project scheduling
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- Improved project planning and timeline management
- Enhanced schedule risk management and mitigation
- Greater alignment of project schedules with organizational goals
- Optimized resource allocation and productivity
- Increased likelihood of on-time project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Strategy Briefings – Overview of PMI-SP standards, scheduling processes, and best practices
- Case Studies – Real-world examples of successful project scheduling and control
- Workshops – Hands-on exercises in schedule development, monitoring, and reporting
- Peer Exchange – Group discussions on project scheduling challenges and solutions
- Tools – Templates, Gantt charts, network diagrams, and scheduling checklists
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 07:30 AM – 03:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules
Coffee Breaks: 09:30 & 11:15
Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Fundamentals of Project Scheduling
Module 1: Introduction to PMI-SP and Scheduling Concepts (07:30 – 09:30)
- Overview of PMI-SP credential
- Scheduling terminology and concepts
- Importance of scheduling in project management
Module 2: Project Planning and Work Breakdown Structures (09:45 – 11:15)
- Defining project scope and activities
- Creating WBS and activity sequencing
Module 3: Estimating Durations and Resources (11:30 – 01:00)
- Time and resource estimation techniques
- Resource leveling and allocation
Module 4: Workshop & Practice Exercises (02:00 – 03:30)
- Hands-on creation of project schedules
Day 2: Schedule Development and Monitoring
Module 1: Network Diagrams and Critical Path Method (07:30 – 09:30)
- Developing activity networks
- Calculating critical paths and float
Module 2: Schedule Baselines and Monitoring (09:45 – 11:15)
- Setting baselines and tracking performance
- Schedule variance analysis
Module 3: Earned Value and Performance Metrics (11:30 – 01:00)
- Integrating schedule with cost performance
- Reporting and dashboard techniques
Module 4: Case Study Workshop (02:00 – 03:30)
- Monitoring and controlling schedules in sample projects
Day 3: Risk, Optimization, and Certification Preparation
Module 1: Schedule Risk Management (07:30 – 09:30)
- Identifying and mitigating scheduling risks
- Contingency planning and buffers
Module 2: Schedule Compression Techniques (09:45 – 11:15)
- Fast tracking, crashing, and optimization strategies
Module 3: Exam Preparation and Best Practices (11:30 – 01:00)
- PMI-SP exam format and question types
- Key strategies for exam success
Module 4: Workshop & Final Review (02:00 – 03:30)
- Hands-on exercises in schedule optimization
- Key takeaways and action planning
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in PMI-SP Schedule Professional, validating their expertise in project scheduling, monitoring, and control, and their readiness for PMI-SP certification.