Certificate Construction Scheduling and Project Control
-- viewing nowThe Certificate Construction Scheduling and Project Control course is a professional development program that equips learners with the skills needed to manage and control construction projects effectively. This course is crucial in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, where project success depends on the ability to plan, schedule, and control resources, costs, and time.
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• Construction Scheduling Fundamentals: An introduction to construction scheduling, including primary concepts, principles, and techniques. This unit will cover the basics of scheduling and project control, including the development of schedules and the use of critical path method (CPM).
• Critical Path Method (CPM): An in-depth examination of the Critical Path Method (CPM) of scheduling, including the development of CPM schedules and the use of CPM for project control. This unit will cover the creation of activity networks, the calculation of early and late start and finish dates, and the identification of the critical path.
• Resource Loading and Leveling: An exploration of resource loading and leveling techniques, including the use of resources in construction scheduling and the impact of resource availability on project schedules. This unit will cover the development of resource-loaded schedules, the identification of resource conflicts, and the use of leveling techniques to balance resource usage and minimize project duration.
• Schedule Network Analysis: A detailed examination of schedule network analysis techniques, including the use of schedule compression, schedule delay analysis, and schedule risk analysis. This unit will cover the identification of schedule delays, the calculation of time impact analysis, and the use of Monte Carlo simulation for schedule risk analysis.
• Project Control Techniques: An exploration of project control techniques, including the use of earned value analysis (EVA), cost control, and change management. This unit will cover the calculation of EVA metrics, the use of cost control techniques, and the management of project changes.
• Construction Scheduling Software: An overview of construction scheduling software, including popular tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, and Asta Powerproject. This unit will cover the features and capabilities of each software, the benefits and limitations of using scheduling software, and the integration of scheduling software with other project management tools.
• Communication and Reporting: A detailed examination of communication and reporting techniques in construction scheduling and project control, including the development of progress reports and the use of graphical displays. This unit will
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Entry Requirements
- Basic understanding of the subject matter
- Proficiency in English language
- Computer and internet access
- Basic computer skills
- Dedication to complete the course
No prior formal qualifications required. Course designed for accessibility.
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This course provides practical knowledge and skills for professional development. It is:
- Not accredited by a recognized body
- Not regulated by an authorized institution
- Complementary to formal qualifications
You'll receive a certificate of completion upon successfully finishing the course.
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