The PSP® certification is designed for managers and consultants who want an internationally recognized advanced–level credential in planning & scheduling field. PSP® (Planning and Scheduling Professional) is a certification granted by the Association for Advancement of Cost Engineering (AACE)® to individuals who possess fundamental knowledge and expertise in planning and scheduling. This course is suitable for those wishing to complete their training in a short space of time, in preparation for the exam shortly after and will provide participants with a thorough background in the concepts of Planning and Scheduling Engineering and Construction projects. The course addresses how to identify, monitor, and balance information crucial for the successful management of projects. It will discuss the development of a baseline performance management plan (PMP) for the project that will allow the efficient compilation and the timely generation of quantitative performance comparisons. The comparisons highlight significant performance departures (“actual vs. baseline”) and allow for preventive and early remedial and corrective actions
COURSE CONTENT
PLANNING
A. Planning Development
Input and Data
Contract Requirements
Identification of Stakeholders
Constructability Methods
Considerations and Constraints
Identification of Resources
Value Engineering
Stakeholder Considerations
Project Variables
B. Planning Product
Planning Output and Deliverables
Define Scope of Work
Define Project Goals
Define Project Plan
Phase Definition
Establish Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)®
Establish Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
Sequencing and Phase Relationships
Review by Stakeholders
Cost Estimate Development
Baseline Plan
Periodic Forecasts
Risk and Recovery Plan
SCHEDULING
A. Schedule Development
Input and Data (from Planning)
Define Schedule Scope
Breakdown Structures (WBS/OBS/CBS)®
Schedule Specification
Feedback from Stakeholders
Cost Estimate Model
Creating Schedule
Types of Schedules
Activities
Durations
Relationships
Constraints and Calendars
Cost/Resource Loading
Milestones
Schedule Quality Analysis and Compliance Review
Schedule Basis Documentation
B. Schedule Maintenance/Controlling
Maintain Schedule
Baseline Schedule
Tracking Schedule Progress
Cost and Resource Management
Schedule Change Management
Acceleration
Schedule Maintenance Feedback
Schedule Output and Deliverables
Control Level Schedules
Variances and Trends
Schedule Analysis
Schedule Forecasts
Constructability Review
Progress Reports and Reviews
Recovery Schedules
Management Summary