Project Time Management

• Topics

  • Introduction: Time management, project functions, an overview of Time
  • Time Constraints, WBS, Task definition, Estimating project durations
  • Estimating (continued) - Activity definition and resources
  • Activity sequencing - Task dependencies, Networks, Critical Path Analysis
  • Scheduling for resources - Levelling
  • Monitoring & controlling - Assessing and reporting schedule progress
  • Monitoring & controlling (continued) - Earned value performance management
  • PERT and Critical Chain

• Study resources

  • Instructional Methods

    • Disscusion forum/Discussion Board
    • Online assignment submission
    • Standard Media
    • Web links

  • Online Materials

    • Resources and Links
    • Printable format materials
    • Audio-Video streaming
    • Online Assessment

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

• CUR-PRM-GDI-2018
• CUR-PRM-GCE-2018

Elective

• CUR-PRM-MAS-2018
• OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Time management within a project environment. Time scheduling through the use of Gantt charts networks diagrams through the use of specialist software. Application of the time management process of scoping activities, estimating durations sequencing tasks, monitoring and reporting. Review contemporary processes such as of Critical Chain scheduling.

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• Essay (35%)
• Report (45%)
• Test (20%)

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