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Course Overview

Effective scheduling and time management are critical for project success. Delays, resource conflicts, and unrealistic timelines are among the most common causes of project failure. By applying structured scheduling techniques and time management practices, leaders can improve predictability, efficiency, and stakeholder confidence.

This Scheduling Techniques and Time Management Training Course equips participants with practical methods to plan, monitor, and control project timelines. Through case studies, simulations, and hands-on exercises, participants will practice applying scheduling tools such as critical path method (CPM), Gantt charts, and resource leveling, while also developing personal and team time management strategies.

By the end of the course, participants will have the skills to create realistic schedules, anticipate risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.

Course Benefits

• Develop effective project schedules using proven tools.

• Strengthen ability to manage time at project and personal levels.

• Anticipate scheduling risks and delays early.

• Optimize resource allocation across tasks.

• Increase stakeholder confidence in project delivery.

Course Objectives

• Understand the principles of project scheduling and time management.

• Apply techniques such as CPM, PERT, and Gantt charts.

• Balance workloads through resource leveling and smoothing.

• Monitor schedules with performance metrics and tools.

• Manage risks and uncertainties in scheduling.

• Strengthen personal time management skills.

• Integrate scheduling practices into overall project planning.

Training Methodology

The course combines lectures, practical scheduling exercises, case studies, and group discussions. Participants will use both manual methods and digital scheduling tools to practice real-world applications.

Target Audience

• Project managers and coordinators.

• Team leaders responsible for task scheduling.

• PMO staff and project planners.

• Professionals seeking to improve planning and time management.

Target Competencies

• Project scheduling techniques.

• Time management and prioritization.

• Resource optimization.

• Project monitoring and control.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Scheduling and Time Management

• Importance of scheduling in project success.

• Principles of effective time management.

• Common scheduling challenges and solutions.

• Case studies of scheduling successes and failures.

Unit 2: Scheduling Tools and Techniques

• Critical Path Method (CPM).

• Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT).

• Gantt charts and network diagrams.

• Choosing the right technique for project needs.

Unit 3: Resource Scheduling and Optimization

• Resource leveling and resource smoothing.

• Balancing competing project demands.

• Resolving conflicts in resource allocation.

• Tools for optimizing team workloads.

Unit 4: Monitoring and Controlling Schedules

• Using earned value management (EVM) for schedule control.

• Tracking progress against baselines.

• Identifying schedule variances early.

• Applying corrective and preventive actions.

Unit 5: Time Management for Project Leaders

• Personal time management frameworks.

• Prioritization tools (Eisenhower Matrix, Pareto principle).

• Managing distractions and maintaining focus.

• Encouraging effective time use across teams.

Unit 6: Scheduling Risks and Uncertainty

• Identifying risks affecting project timelines.

• Buffering and contingency planning.

• Scenario analysis for scheduling risks.

• Mitigating uncertainty in project schedules.

Unit 7: Sustaining Best Practices in Scheduling

• Embedding scheduling practices into PM culture.

• Leveraging digital scheduling tools and software.

• Continuous improvement in scheduling approaches.

• Developing a personal action plan for time mastery.

Ready to strengthen your ability to deliver projects on time?
Join the Scheduling Techniques and Time Management Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and master the tools for effective planning and execution.