SAIC IT and Training Services (ITTS) Program Course

Scheduling Standard, Processes, and Implementation
Course #SCS430
Time Two-Day Class
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
There is a one-hour lunch, which is on your own.
Course Description This course will introduce students to the Standard and processes of Project Scheduling using the Project Management Institute's PMBOK® Guide and the new Practice Standard for Scheduling. Taught by an experienced, PMP®-certified instructor, the course learning strategies include extensive hands-on scheduling exercises and case studies.
Course Main Topics
  • Sources of Standards
  • Why We Need Standards
  • A brief introduction to the PMBOK®
  • Why Scheduling?
  • The PMBOK® Scheduling Processes
    • Activity Definition
    • Activity Sequencing
    • Activity Resource Estimating
    • Activity Duration Estimating
    • Schedule Development
    • Schedule Control
  • PMI Practice Standard for Scheduling
    • Overview, Purpose, and Applicability
    • Schedule Development Process
    • Schedule Model
    • Developing the Scheduling Framework
    • Developing the Baseline Schedule
    • Scheduling Components
    • Conformance Index
    • Conformance Assessment Process
  • Case Studies and Exercises
General Information
  • Prerequisite: None.
  • Fees: See schedule for class fees. Fees include tuition for the class and course material and must be paid in full before class date.
  • Cancellation: Last day for cancellation of reservations for a full refund is 10 business days prior to class start date.
  • This course is open to the public including SAIC employees and their customers.
Course Material Each student will receive:

SAIC Official Course Completion Certificate

 

To register for this course:

  • SAIC Employees - Please register online through the course catalog on ISSAIC.
  • For All Others - Complete one registration form per participant. Print your name clearly and as you would like it to appear on your certificate. Fax your completed registration form to the SAIC IT and Training Services (ITTS) Program at 757-826-6017.

A registration confirmation will be emailed to you five (5) business days before scheduled class date. If you do not receive a confirmation or cancellation email from ITTS five (5) business days prior to the class, please contact the ITTS office. For more information or if you have questions, please call us at 757-896-7128.

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