PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)

The DIXONTECH PMI-SP certification programme empowers professionals to master the principles and practices of schedule development, monitoring, and control based on PMI® standards. It provides a comprehensive framework for managing time-critical projects through advanced scheduling tools, analytical techniques, and performance tracking. Delegates will gain the expertise required to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and predictability in project delivery and confidently pass the PMI-SP® certification exam.

TRAINING TOPICS

• Scheduling Framework and PMI-SP® Exam Domains
• Schedule Development and Baseline Planning
• Schedule Analysis, Optimization, and Forecasting
• Performance Measurement and Change Control
• PMI-SP® Exam Preparation and Practice

BY THE END OF THIS TRAINING COURSE, DELEGATES WILL BE ABLE TO:

Develop advanced scheduling competencies and ensure project timelines align with organizational objectives.

• Apply PMI standards for schedule management
• Build and maintain project schedules effectively
• Analyze critical paths and float management
• Forecast schedule performance accurately
• Integrate risk and resource factors in schedules
• Use scheduling software and tools professionally
• Prepare successfully for PMI-SP® certification exam

TRAINING IS TAILORED TO

Professionals responsible for project planning, control, and schedule optimization within diverse industries.

• Project and Programme Managers
• Planning and Scheduling Engineers
• PMO and Portfolio Coordinators
• Construction and Engineering Managers
• Cost Controllers and Analysts
• Risk and Operations Managers
• Professionals pursuing PMI-SP® certification

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

This DIXONTECH programme combines theory with practical scheduling workshops, case-based analysis, and simulation exercises. Participants use real-world project data and PMI-aligned templates to practice scheduling, monitoring, and control techniques, ensuring readiness for professional certification.

DAY 1

PMI-SP® FRAMEWORK AND SCHEDULING FOUNDATIONS

• Understanding PMI-SP® certification structure and domains
• Role of scheduling in project success
• Key terminology and PMI process alignment
• Time management principles in project context
• Establishing a scheduling governance framework
• PMI-SP® exam overview and preparation guide

DAY 2

SCHEDULE DEVELOPMENT AND BASELINE CREATION

• Defining activities and establishing dependencies
• Estimating activity durations and sequencing logic
• Developing network diagrams and critical paths
• Creating and validating baseline schedules
• Resource allocation and workload balancing
• Documenting scheduling assumptions and constraints

DAY 3

SCHEDULE ANALYSIS AND PERFORMANCE FORECASTING

• Applying critical path and float analysis
• Schedule compression techniques: crashing and fast-tracking
• Earned Value Management (EVM) integration
• Forecasting schedule variance and trends
• Scenario analysis and simulation modelling
• Using software tools for advanced analysis

DAY 4

SCHEDULE MONITORING, CONTROL, AND CHANGE MANAGEMENT

• Tracking progress and updating project schedules
• Managing baselines and schedule revisions
• Controlling deviations and reporting performance
• Applying change control and approval processes
• Communicating schedule performance to stakeholders
• Integrating scheduling with risk and cost control
• Continuous improvement in schedule management

DAY 5

PMI-SP® EXAM PREPARATION AND SIMULATION LAB

• Overview of PMI-SP® exam structure and domains
• Exam strategies and key focus areas
• Practice questions and mock examinations
• Reviewing scheduling case studies and solutions
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Creating a personal study plan and timeline
• Final review and certification readiness checklist