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 projects 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.