On-demand Video Course
Construction Planning & Scheduling Theory
The easiest way to learn Critical Path Method scheduling for the Construction industry.
Learn how to build a CPM project schedule step-by-step.
6 hours of on-demand video
6 challenging quizzes
Certificate of completion
56 lessons
100% online
Language: English (with subtitles)
Instructor: Dr. Saleh Mubarak
$USD 497.00 for 1 Year of Online Access
Download the Construction Planning & Scheduling Course Outline
Creating a good construction project schedule is difficult effort.
But it can be a wasted effort if we don’t start with principles first; the principles of proper CPM scheduling. That’s why I created a course that focuses on the foundations of good scheduling.
This course will take the complexity and confusion out of planning & scheduling projects with professional videos that are clear and concise. And you can watch them as many times as it takes.
I will guide you step-by-step through the process of building a good CPM schedule.
Not only that, I share real-world examples and situations from over 26 years of experience in the field of Project Controls.
Whether you’re confused by all of the jargon of the project controls world, or you just need to fill in your knowledge gaps, I will share everything you need to know about scheduling Construction projects, from definitions to expert techniques and processes.
I believe that anyone can create good CPM schedules and manage them to help drive a successful construction project. It just takes patience, dedication, and the right amount of focused learning, starting with principles first.
Join me and let’s explore Construction Planning & Scheduling together.
What You Will Learn
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Course Duration and Outline
Introduction to Construction Project Management | 5m 29s | |
What is and What is Not a Project | 3m 16s | |
What is Planning vs Scheduling | 7m 32s | |
Minimizing Risks with Good Planning | 4m 37s | |
18m 04s | ||
4m 17s | ||
Scheduling: Experience vs Education | 4m 12s | |
Myths and Misconceptions of Project Scheduling | 5m 46s | |
Quiz: Planning & Scheduling | 10m 00s |
Basic Scheduling with Bar Charts | 3m 03s | |
Advantages & Disadvantages of Bar Charts | 7m 08s | |
How to Best Use Bar Charts | 7m 40s |
A Brief Introduction to the Critical Path Method | 5m 57s | |
The Steps for Creating a CPM Schedule | 2m 37s | |
3m 43s | ||
Factors for Breaking Down Work | 6m 15s | |
Using WBS to Break Work Down | 3m 34s | |
An Example for Proper Sizing fo Activities | 4m 30s | |
What is an Event? | 1m 40s | |
Step 2 - Estimating Durations | 3m 11s | |
Step 3 - Adding Logic Relationships | 6m 08s | |
Step 4 & 5 - Run CPM Scheduling and Analyzing Results | 5m 44s | |
Optional Step - Resources + Cost Loading | 5m 58s | |
Step 6 - Implementing the Schedule | 3m 56s | |
Step 7 - Monitoring & Controlling the Project | 1m 42s | |
Step 8 - Closeout | 2m 12s | |
Project Schedule vs Construction Schedule | 2m 20s | |
Quiz: Building a CPM Schedule | 10m 00s |
Lags & Lead Time | 2m 08s | |
Tips for Drawing Logic Networks | 6m 52s | |
4m 34s | ||
Drawing Logic Networks | 6m 15s | |
Proper Use of Lag & Lead Time | 2m 29s | |
Quiz: Networks & Logic | 10m 00s |
Date Constraints and Their Impacts | 9m 04s | |
CPM Example 2 | 4m 24s | |
How to do CPM Scheduling: A Walkthrough Example | 12m 41s | |
Who Owns The Float? | 4m 43s | |
What is Free Float? | 4m 52s | |
Defining The Critical Path | 5m 15s | |
What Drives Driving Relationships | 2m 30s | |
The End of Day Convention | 3m 11s | |
Applying an Imposed Finish Date to Your Project | 7m 01s | |
3m 24s | ||
The Impact of Calendars on CPM Scheduling | 6m 33s | |
Non-Work Days and Calendars | 3m 37s | |
Quiz: CPM Scheduling | 10m 00s |
Logic Linking Example with Finish-to-Finish Relationships | 6m 49s | |
Combining S-S and F-F Relationships: An Example | 8m 28s | |
Dynamic Minimum Lag: A New Relationship Type | 5m 06s | |
3m 58s | ||
Logic Relationship and Precedence Networks | 10m 36s | |
Logic Linking Example with Start-to-Start Relationships | 4m 50s | |
Quiz: Logic Relationships & Precedence Networks | 10m 00s |
Updating Schedules with Progress | 3m 56s | |
3m 49s | ||
Schedule Updating: The Interval | 3m 17s | |
Schedule Updating: Interpreting the Results | 3m 45s | |
Myths and Misconceptions of Updating Schedules | 2m 31s | |
What is Project Controls? | 3m 46s | |
What is a Baseline? | 1m 39s | |
Assessing Percent Complete of Activities and Projects | 5m 06s | |
Course Wrap Up | 6m 25s | |
Quiz: Progress Updating | 10m 00s |
Who Is This Course For?
Let’s find out if this course is for you. It’s a perfect fit if….
Student #1: You are a complete beginner to project controls with no idea on how the Critical Path Method or project schedules work.
Student #2: You already know a project management software package like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project and have built a project schedule or two, but you struggle to understand the scheduling jargon and underlying concepts.
Student #3: You are a planner & scheduler but need a refresher on project controls, CPM scheduling and Construction project management.
Basically, if you are a master of project controls, if you build complex Construction project schedules and manage them to perfection, then DON’T take the course. Everyone else: you should take the course, today.
We Know Plan Academy Has The Best Primavera P6 Online Training Anywhere.
But Don’t Take Our Word For It. Hear What Our Clients Say:
Never have I come across a course that covers the unique process of Construction Planning & Scheduling with so much depth. Saleh makes the concepts easy to understand… and the videos are lovely to look at.
I love this course and recommend it to all planners & schedulers!
Nick Halksworth
Creator of XER Toolkit
Great Course! The subjects are broken down into clear and easy-to-understand points, real-life examples are given, and the material is brought to life. I learned a lot from this course and would recommend it to anyone involved in the Project Controls field. Even experienced professionals can learn new things from this course.
Avraham Frank
Planner & Scheduler at STV
Your Instructor
MEET DR. SALEH MUBARAK
Saleh Mubarak is an internationally renowned Project Controls speaker, consultant, author and educator. An authority on project planning, scheduling and project controls, Saleh is the author of Construction Project Scheduling & Control 3rd ed., a text widely used in University and College courses. He was a member of the team that wrote the first Project Scheduling certification exam for PMI in 2007.
Saleh’s 26 year career in project management spans across industries in both the private and public sectors as well as over 12 years teaching in Universities, including most recently at Qatar University where he was head of the Civil Engineering department.
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 6 quizzes to help you verify you are grasping the concepts. The quizzes can be completed after each module (as shows in the course outlines above).
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