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Planning, Scheduling, and Contracts Series
Learn the fundamentals of project planning and negotiating contractsPreview the first lesson free — get full access to all 22 lessons.
Essential Provider : Danny Howell 4 chapters · 22 Lessons · 1h 12m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
This course will discuss the fundamentals of project planning including the statement of work and the work breakdown structure, scheduling, Gantt charts, as well as compression and resolution. You will learn about the types of contracts, tips for successful negotiations, and finally closing the project. This course is the second in a series of project management courses that will enhance your productivity and project outcomes.
What You'll Learn
- Apply the fundamentals of project planning, including the statement of work (SOW) and the work breakdown structure (WBS)
- Build and interpret project schedules using Gantt charts, milestone charts, and PERT
- Manage slack, schedule compression, and resource handling to resolve scheduling challenges
- Identify contract types and their relative risk, and apply tips for successful contract negotiations
- Estimate and price a project while recognizing potential dangers in pricing and procurement
- Define specifications and decision types, and terminate or close a project effectively
Key Takeaways
- Project planning begins with the statement of work and the work breakdown structure as foundational elements.
- Scheduling tools covered include Gantt charts, milestone charts, and PERT, along with slack, compression, and resource handling.
- The course explains different contract types and their relative risk, plus tips for successful contract negotiations.
- Pricing a project carries potential dangers, and procurement and estimating methods are part of the planning process.
- This course is the second in a series of project management courses intended to enhance productivity and project outcomes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this course cover?
It covers the fundamentals of project planning, including the statement of work and the work breakdown structure, scheduling, Gantt charts, compression and resolution, types of contracts, tips for successful negotiations, and closing the project.
Is this course part of a series?
Yes. It is the second in a series of project management courses designed to enhance your productivity and project outcomes.
What scheduling tools will I learn about?
The course covers scheduling tools including Gantt charts, milestone charts, and PERT, as well as slack, compression, resource handling, and scheduling tips.
What will I learn about contracts?
You will learn about the types of contracts and their relative risk, an overview of contract negotiations, and tips for successful negotiations.
What skills does this course help develop?
It supports skills in contract preparation, project management, project planning, and project schedules, and relates to Planning and Scheduling Professional and Project Management Certification topics.
