NEW On-demand Course
Scheduling 101: Essential CPM Theory
Introduction of the essential concepts of the Critical Path Method (CPM), aiming to build a solid foundation in project scheduling theory without relying on any specific software. Identify critical paths, understand float, and apply CPM principles in tools like Primavera or Microsoft Project.
1.5 hours of on-demand video
1 challenging quiz
Certificate of Completion
15 lessons
100% online
Language: English (with subtitles)
Instructor: Michael Lepage
USD $97.00 for 1 Year of Online Access
What You'll Learn
Who Is This Course For?
Students who are new to Project Controls and scheduling and need an introductory understanding of Critical Path Methodology.
Project Schedulers who can/will use ANY scheduling software tool across most industries - Construction, Oil and Gas, Big Pharma, etc.
Project Managers who want their schedulers to understand and grasp the underlying theory of project scheduling.
Course Duration & Outline
Leads & Lags | 5m 34s | |
6m 29s | ||
Driving & Non-Driving Relationship | 5m 21s | |
Deadlines & Negative Float | 8m 19s |
4m 44s | ||
The Project as a Network | 9m 07s | |
Calendar | 5m 10s | |
CPM Example | 4m 42s | |
Basic CPM Example | 13m 42s | |
Importance of a Completed Network | 5m 43s | |
CPM on a Progressed Projects | 6m 44s | |
Get Float Obsessed | 3m 25s | |
Quiz | 10m 00s |
What You Get:
15+ Video Lessons
Professionally recorded videos that teach you to transform your data with Power BI.
Certificate
Earn a Plan Academy Certificate of Completion when you finish the course
Challenging Assessment
Lock in your learning by completing quizzes for each module.
Your Instructor
Michael Lepage
CEO CLO Plan Academy Inc.
Michael is the founder of Plan Academy. He is a long-time project management advocate with a passion for technology. In 2013, Michael started Plan Academy out of a passion to want to help users world-wide with project controls and project scheduling. To date, Plan Academy has trained 1000s of students on project controls, CPM scheduling and proper practices for project success.
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frequently asked questions
This training is aimed at engineering and construction professionals working in industries such as Construction, Oil & Gas, Manufacturing, & Energy.
The training will be helpful for anyone from complete beginners to intermediate level students looking to fill their gaps with Construction Planning & Scheduling. It’s also perfect for anyone who has previously used project management software, but never learned the underlying foundations & concepts.
On-Demand training provides you with online access to the course videos which you can watch anytime and anywhere you have internet access. The courses are self-paced meaning that you can watch as much or as little as you like in a sitting – the pace is up to you to decide.
Upon purchase of the course you’ll get access to the online videos where you can watch them online (even on iOS or Android devices).
No, we do not currently offer the ability to download the videos. The videos can be viewed online through your user account only.
Yes. This course offers 1 quiz to help you verify you are grasping the concepts.