Pideya Learning Academy

Scheduling and Cost Planning Skills for Projects

Upcoming Schedules

  • Live Online Training
  • Classroom Training

Date Venue Duration Fee (USD)
24 Feb - 28 Feb 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
10 Mar - 14 Mar 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
21 Apr - 25 Apr 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
09 Jun - 13 Jun 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
11 Aug - 15 Aug 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
15 Sep - 19 Sep 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
13 Oct - 17 Oct 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750
24 Nov - 28 Nov 2025 Live Online 5 Day 2750

Course Overview

Effective project scheduling and cost planning are the cornerstone of successful project execution, and mastering these skills can significantly influence a project’s outcomes. The Scheduling and Cost Planning Skills for Projects training program by Pideya Learning Academy is meticulously designed to empower professionals with the essential knowledge and tools needed to accurately estimate costs and schedules at every phase of a project lifecycle—from conceptualization to completion.
Industry data underscores the importance of this training: approximately 70% of global projects face cost overruns or schedule delays due to inaccurate estimations and poor planning processes. In fact, a 2023 survey by the Project Management Institute (PMI) revealed that organizations lose an average of 11.4% of their investment in projects due to ineffective cost and schedule management. This statistic highlights the urgent need for professionals to adopt more refined and structured approaches to planning, forecasting, and monitoring project variables.
The program equips participants with the ability to deliver high-quality estimates while seamlessly integrating project scope, cost, and time management into cohesive plans. Whether it’s assessing the feasibility of a project or ensuring the timely delivery of deliverables, this program prepares participants to tackle real-world challenges with confidence and precision.
Key highlights of the training include:
Learning the principles of accurate project estimation from conceptual to detailed stages, ensuring realistic and actionable project plans.
Gaining a deeper understanding of cost forecasting models and advanced scheduling methodologies, aligned with global project management standards.
Exploring different types of project estimates, their applications, and their critical roles in mitigating risks and optimizing outcomes.
Identifying potential risks early in the project lifecycle and developing strategies to reduce their impact while maintaining progress.
Mastering the integration of scope, cost, and schedule to create a robust project control framework.
Enhancing decision-making abilities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
By the end of this program, participants will be able to implement cutting-edge strategies to monitor project performance, forecast potential deviations, and take corrective actions to maintain project momentum. This training ensures that participants are well-equipped to drive efficiency, minimize resource wastage, and contribute to the overall strategic goals of their organizations.
For organizations, investing in the Scheduling and Cost Planning Skills for Projects training by Pideya Learning Academy translates to fewer budget overruns, better resource optimization, and higher rates of project success. For individual participants, the program offers the opportunity to enhance their career potential by mastering the art of cost and schedule planning—a skill set in high demand across industries today.

Key Takeaways:

  • Learning the principles of accurate project estimation from conceptual to detailed stages, ensuring realistic and actionable project plans.
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of cost forecasting models and advanced scheduling methodologies, aligned with global project management standards.
  • Exploring different types of project estimates, their applications, and their critical roles in mitigating risks and optimizing outcomes.
  • Identifying potential risks early in the project lifecycle and developing strategies to reduce their impact while maintaining progress.
  • Mastering the integration of scope, cost, and schedule to create a robust project control framework.
  • Enhancing decision-making abilities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
  • Learning the principles of accurate project estimation from conceptual to detailed stages, ensuring realistic and actionable project plans.
  • Gaining a deeper understanding of cost forecasting models and advanced scheduling methodologies, aligned with global project management standards.
  • Exploring different types of project estimates, their applications, and their critical roles in mitigating risks and optimizing outcomes.
  • Identifying potential risks early in the project lifecycle and developing strategies to reduce their impact while maintaining progress.
  • Mastering the integration of scope, cost, and schedule to create a robust project control framework.
  • Enhancing decision-making abilities to ensure alignment with organizational objectives and stakeholder expectations.

Course Objectives

After completing this Pideya Learning Academy training, participants will learn to:
Deliver continuous project performance monitoring and effective delivery control.
Develop accurate cost and resource estimates tailored to project requirements.
Employ earned value techniques to measure, forecast, and control project performance.
Manage and mitigate risks associated with schedule, cost, scope, and resource allocation.
Formulate comprehensive recovery plans to address budget and schedule deviations.

Personal Benefits

Participants will gain:
Comprehensive knowledge of project cost and schedule estimation techniques.
Improved decision-making skills to assess project feasibility and performance.
The ability to forecast project outcomes effectively, contributing to career advancement.
A deeper understanding of risk management and performance monitoring tools.
Confidence to lead projects with precision and deliver results aligned with organizational expectations.

Organisational Benefits

Organizations enrolling their teams in this program can expect the following benefits:
Enhanced accuracy in project cost and schedule estimates, reducing budget overruns and delays.
Improved risk identification and mitigation strategies, minimizing potential project disruptions.
Strengthened project control mechanisms that align with organizational goals.
Increased project success rates due to better planning and execution capabilities.
Development of in-house expertise, reducing reliance on external consultants.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed for:
Project managers, engineers, and team leads involved in project planning and execution.
Cost estimators, planners, and analysts responsible for project budget and schedule management.
Professionals in procurement, contract management, and quality assurance roles.
Team members transitioning into project management roles or seeking to enhance their skillsets in cost and schedule estimation.
Executives and decision-makers seeking to improve project feasibility assessments and organizational project success rates.
By attending this program, participants will gain actionable insights, advanced estimation capabilities, and the confidence to deliver project outcomes that meet stakeholder expectations and align with strategic objectives. This training by Pideya Learning Academy is the stepping stone to mastering project estimation and enhancing organizational performance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Project Estimation
Key Project Management Terminologies Triple Constraints: Time, Cost, Scope Project Prioritization and Selection Techniques Crafting a Comprehensive Project Scope Cost Estimation Techniques and Budgeting Frameworks Scheduling Fundamentals and the Critical Path Method
Module 2: Advanced Budgeting and Schedule Optimization
Integrating Cost Estimation into Budgeting Processes Resource Requirement Analysis and Allocation Differentiating Direct and Indirect Project Costs Strategies for Scheduling with Limited Resources Methods for Schedule Acceleration Techniques for Schedule Compression (Crashing)
Module 3: Comprehensive Risk Management
Identifying and Analyzing Project Risks Developing Contingency Reserves and Risk Buffers Applying PERT and Probability Analysis Risk Profiling for Network Activities Techniques for Accurate Project Duration Estimation Strategic Approaches to Risk Mitigation
Module 4: Enhancing Project Performance Monitoring
Constructing Balanced Project Schedules with Buffers Comparing Balanced vs. Unbalanced Scheduling Approaches Techniques for Tracking Planned vs. Actual Progress Risk Allocation Strategies in Contracting Scenarios Adapting to Variable Work and Environmental Conditions
Module 5: Recovery Strategies in Project Estimation
Analyzing Schedule Variances and Cost Variances Using Trend Analysis for Progress Monitoring Techniques for Forecasting Schedule and Cost Variances Developing and Executing Recovery Plans Establishing Recovery Baselines and Controls
Module 6: Resource Optimization and Allocation
Techniques for Efficient Resource Allocation Managing Competing Resource Priorities Optimizing Resource Utilization for Cost and Time
Module 7: Advanced Scheduling Techniques
Incorporating Lag and Lead Time in Schedules Advanced Critical Path and Float Analysis Scheduling Dependencies and Constraints
Module 8: Cost Analysis and Financial Planning
Utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM) Cost-Benefit Analysis for Project Decisions Financial Impact Assessment on Project Objectives
Module 9: Stakeholder and Team Coordination
Communication Strategies for Budget and Schedule Updates Engaging Stakeholders in Project Progress Reviews Building Team Resilience in High-Risk Projects
Module 10: Quality Assurance and Continuous Improvement
Integrating Quality Management into Project Estimation Analyzing Performance Metrics for Improvement Opportunities Continuous Feedback Mechanisms for Process Optimization

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