Purpose and principles of WBS

Techniques for Breaking Down Complex Projects

Linking WBS elements to Activities and Deliverables

WBS Dictionary and Coding Structures

Identifying and Defining Project Activities

Understanding Dependencies (Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, etc.)

Logical Relationships and Network Diagrams

Precedence Diagramming Method (PDM) and Arrow Diagramming Method (ADM)

Techniques for estimating activity durations (Expert judgment, Analogous, Parametric)

Allocating and Leveling Resources

Understanding Resource Constraints and Calendars

Balancing Cost, Schedule, and Quality

Building the Initial Schedule Baseline

Identifying the Critical Path and Total Float

Applying Leads, Lags, and Constraints

Analyzing Schedule Feasibility and Risk

Overview of key scheduling tools (MS Project, Primavera P6, Smartsheet, etc.)

Creating Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams, and Dashboards

Linking Resources and Costs to Activities

Advanced Features: Baselines, Filters, and Reports

Tracking Actual Progress vs. Planned Progress

Earned Value Management (EVM) and Variance Analysis

Forecasting Completion Dates and Performance trends

Managing Schedule Changes and Re-baselining

Effective Communication of Schedule Performance

Using Dashboards and Visual Progress Updates

Managing Stakeholder Expectations and Updates

Reporting Formats for Executives, Clients, and Teams

Identifying and Analyzing Schedule Risks

Monte Carlo Simulation and What-if Analysis

Mitigation and Contingency Planning