Introduction:
The AACE International program's intent is to recognize specialists who meet a demanding set of planning and scheduling criteria. The PSP certification will distinguish you as a Planning and Scheduling Professional who has the knowledge and skills that impact the bottom line. You can find information about this program by clicking here www.aacei.org/certification You are allowed 105 minutes for each of the four closed-book parts of the exam which are briefly described below: Part I consists of 80 multiple-choice questions concerning the basics of planning and scheduling. Part II consists of 48 multiple-choice questions (of which you answer only 40) concerning planning and scheduling scenarios. Some of the questions may be compound in nature. Part III is a practicum where the candidate will be required to solve a complex planning/scheduling problem and answer a series of 40 multiple choice questions concerning the problem. Part IV consists of the candidate drafting a one page (maximum) memorandum to his/her project manager communicating the issues and proposing solutions.

At the end of this course, participants will gain the following:
This five days training course will provide participants with a through background in the concepts of Planning and Scheduling Engineering and Construction projects. The course addresses how to identify, monitor, and balance information crucial for the successful management of projects. It will discuss the development of a baseline performance management plan (PMP) for the project that will allow the efficient compilation and the timely generation of quantitative performance comparisons. The comparisons highlight significant performance departures ("actual vs. baseline") and allow for preventive and early remedial and corrective actions. The course will use Primavera For Engineering and Construction 5.0 to demonstrate how today's available tools can be used to effectively manage projects data and provide visibility for important project performance data. It is therefore highly recommended for delegates to attend a course on managing projects using Primavera for Engineering and Construction after attending this course to gain the full competency in applying the knowledge gained on their projects

Who should attend
This course is targeted for Chief Executive Officers, Finance Managers, Human Resources Managers, Project Managers, Engineers and Planners, Information Technology Managers.

In What Industries
Government, Real State Development, Aerospace, Defense, Engineering and Construction, Manufacturing and Industrial, Oil and Gas\Petrochemical, Power and Water Utility Plants, Education and Training, Retail, Financial Services, Information Technology, Telecommunication, Pharmaceuticals, Environmental Management, Shipbuilding, Repair Yards, Decision and Risk Management, Quality Assurance/Management and Quantity Surveying.

Course Objectives

• Project Management Frame work
• Enterprise Project Structure (EPS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
• WBS and Activity Identification
• Estimating Activity Durations
• Activity network Development
• Network Schedule Calculation
• Earned Value Management
• Project Report