{"product_id":"effective-planning-and-scheduling","title":"Effective Planning and Scheduling","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-team-licence-note\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuying for a team?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- ebsi-sales-wrapper --\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"ebsi-sales-wrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDevelop practical knowledge and confidence in Effective Planning and Scheduling.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrainers working with project managers and team leaders know how challenging it can be to accurately determine the duration of a project, yet that is exactly what is expected on a regular basis!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy this course matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you will gain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Effective Planning and Scheduling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eApply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is this course for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and people responsible for workplace policies, employee development or team performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCourse at a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e self-paced online learning.\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003eTrainers working with project managers and team leaders know how challenging it can be to accurately determine the duration of a project, yet that is exactly what is expected on a regular basis!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ng-scope\"\u003eThis course will not disclose the secret of creating an accurate schedule, because there isn’t one. 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Exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProgram Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Gantt Charts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGantt Chart Exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Nine: Scheduling Software\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Ten: Uncertainty and Risk Management\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Risk Management\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRisk Management Planning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-Assignment Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Eleven: Communication Strategies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbout Communication\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTeam Members\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunication Exercise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSession Twelve: Creating a Viable 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