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Course Description:

The PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) course is designed for professionals who want to move beyond basic task-tracking and become masters of time management. In a world where project complexity is rising, the ability to build, analyze, and maintain a robust schedule is a high-demand skill.

This course covers the entire scheduling lifecycle—from initial strategy and model development to advanced monitoring and stakeholder communication. You will learn to use sophisticated techniques like Critical Path Method (CPM), Schedule Compression, and Earned Value Management. Gain a globally recognized credential that validates your unique ability to drive project performance and deliver results on time.

Course Module: PMI-SP

Section 1: Schedule Strategy and Planning

Laying the groundwork for a schedule that is realistic, achievable, and aligned with project goals.

• Chapter 1: The Role of the Scheduler – Understanding the value of specialized scheduling in the Project Management Office (PMO).

• Chapter 2: Schedule Strategy – Establishing the "rules of the game" including the scheduling tool, methodology, and baseline requirements.

• Chapter 3: The Schedule Management Plan – Documenting how the schedule will be developed, monitored, and controlled.

Section 2: Schedule Model Development

The technical "build" phase where project scope is converted into a logical timeline.

• Chapter 4: Activity Definition and Sequencing – Breaking down work packages and establishing logical relationships (Finish-to-Start, etc.).

• Chapter 5: Resource and Duration Estimation – Identifying resource requirements and using Three-Point Estimating to handle uncertainty.

• Chapter 6: Building the Schedule Model – Integrating activities, resources, and constraints into a cohesive network diagram.

Section 3: Schedule Monitoring and Controlling

Maintaining the "pulse" of the project and managing the inevitable changes that occur during execution.

• Chapter 7: Schedule Maintenance – The process of updating status, recording actual start/finish dates, and adjusting remaining durations.

• Chapter 8: Variance Analysis – Comparing the actual progress against the baseline to identify "Schedule Variance" (SV) and "Schedule Performance Index" (SPI).

• Chapter 9: Schedule Compression – Techniques for shortening the schedule, including Crashing (adding resources) and Fast-Tracking (parallel processing).

Section 4: Stakeholder Communications and Closeout

Ensuring the right people have the right information at the right time.

• Chapter 10: Schedule Reporting – Designing dashboards, Gantt charts, and Milestone charts for different stakeholder levels.

• Chapter 11: Stakeholder Relationship Management – Managing expectations and negotiating schedule changes with project teams and sponsors.

• Chapter 12: Schedule Closeout – Archiving the final schedule model and documenting "Lessons Learned" for future planning.

Course Objective:

The objective of this course is to provide specialized expertise in the creation and management of high-quality project schedules.

• Schedule Strategy: Learn to develop a scheduling approach that accounts for project size, complexity, and organizational environmental factors.

• Master Schedule Modeling: Gain hands-on skills in defining activities, sequencing dependencies, and estimating durations using industry-standard tools.

• Advanced Analysis: Master the Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) to identify project bottlenecks.

• Control and Compression: Learn when and how to apply Crashing or Fast-Tracking to bring a slipping schedule back on track.

• Data-Driven Reporting: Use Earned Value Management (EVM) to provide stakeholders with accurate forecasts of project completion dates.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the PMI-SPCourse

• How is PMI-SP different from PMP? PMP is general management. PMI-SP is a "deep dive" into the science of time—it focuses 100% on the tools and techniques of scheduling.

• What are the prerequisites for the exam? A four-year degree requires 24 months of experience and 30 hours of education. A high school diploma requires 36 months of experience and 40 hours of education.

• Do I need to know specific software like Primavera P6 or MS Project? While the exam is software-neutral, our course teaches the logic used by these tools. Knowledge of these tools is helpful but not required for the exam.

• What is the "Critical Path"? It is the longest sequence of tasks in a project; any delay in a critical path task directly delays the project finish date.

• Does the course cover Agile scheduling? Yes. While traditional scheduling is a core focus, we also cover iterative scheduling and "On-Demand" scheduling used in Agile environments.

• What is the difference between Crashing and Fast-Tracking? Crashing adds resources (increasing cost), while Fast-Tracking performs tasks in parallel (increasing risk).

• How long is the PMI-SP exam? The exam consists of 170 multiple-choice questions and takes 3.5 hours (210 minutes) to complete.

• Is there a lot of math involved? There is some math related to Earned Value (EVM) and PERT formulas, but the focus is on the interpretation of the data.

• Can I use my PMP study hours toward the PMI-SP application? Yes, any hours of your PMP training that focused specifically on "Schedule Management" can count toward your PMI-SP education requirement.

• How do I maintain the certification? You must earn 30 Professional Development Units (PDUs) in the specialized area of scheduling every three years.