Online Project Schedule Management

PMG 322 - Project Schedule Management

Overview

This course is part of the Project Management Certificate. Learn more about the certificate here.

Explores project scheduling and time management within the broader context of the planning effort. Students learn how important the determination of the timing and sequence of project activities is to the planning process--and ultimate project success. Primarily focuses on understanding bar charts, basic networks, the critical path network, precedence networks, resource allocation, schedule updating, schedule compression, scheduling and schedule risk management.

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Course prerequisites and requirements

To be successful in this course, we recommend English language fluency and computer literacy. We also encourage you to make sure your laptop or desktop computer meets the technical requirements.

PMG 240 Foundations of Project Management is strongly suggested as a prerequisite for success in this course.

Quick facts

Credits: 3
Length: On-demand or 8 weeks
Cost: $25 + $400

What you’ll learn

Define and categorize key concepts and approaches in project schedule management
Identify the significance of schedule management within the broader project life cycle
Diagram project activity sequences and determine dependencies
Estimate activity durations and assess resource requirements
Calculate the critical path of a project
Analyze case studies and existing schedules to identify problems, issues, and risks
Create a project schedule utilizing multiple project management tools and techniques
Identify leadership competencies in effective project schedule management
Evaluate and reflect on personal strengths and weaknesses in project schedule management and develop a plan for continuous improvement

What to expect in class

Video lectures, readings, writing activities and assignments, discussions, and quizzes

Exams and grading

21%

Perusall Readings

24%

Quizzes and Reflection

21%

Harmonize Discussions

34%

Practical Application Assignments

Transcript

This course appears on your transcript identically to how it appears on the transcript of an enrolled ASU student who has taken the course on one of ASU’s campuses. Course attendance dates will be listed on your transcript. An on-demand course will appear on your transcript in the session you complete the course.

This course satisfies 3 credit hours at Arizona State University. It is strongly encouraged that you consult with your institution of choice to determine how these credits will be applied to their degree requirements prior to transferring your credit.