The Ultimate Project Manager Chapter 05: The Project Schedule

By the end of this course you will be able to: Recall and list the primary reasons for scheduling a project and the ten characteristics of a good schedule.Describe how and when to use the following common scheduling techniques used by design firms: milestone charts bar charts the Critical Path Method technique (CPM) and the Full-Wall Scheduling technique.Sequence the six steps of the CPM technique and the seven steps of the Full-Wall Scheduling technique.Select the best scheduling technique based on a project’s characteristics and needs using the Selection Criteria for Scheduling Techniques Table.Explain how to use a schedule to your advantage.List the five pitfalls that should be avoided when preparing project schedules.