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Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills

Name: Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills Training Course
Rating: 4.7 (1076 reviews)

Improve Estimation Accuracy and Performance Monitoring

Upcoming Sessions

Classroom sessions

29 Jun - 03 Jul 2026 Amsterdam $5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Sharm El Sheikh $5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 London $5,950
18 - 22 Jan 2027 London $5,950
03 - 07 May 2027 Dubai $5,950
28 Jun - 02 Jul 2027 Amsterdam $5,950
15 - 19 Nov 2027 London $5,950

Online sessions

21 - 25 Sep 2026 Online $4,950
29 Mar - 02 Apr 2027 Online $4,950
20 - 24 Sep 2027 Online $4,950

Course Introduction

Time and money are among the most valuable resources in any organisation, and they often determine the success of a project. Since both resources are limited and cannot be recovered once spent, it is essential to manage them efficiently. This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills training course focuses on practical methods to control time and budget while balancing other project requirements such as quality, resources, and risk.

Throughout the course, you will learn how to estimate project duration, costs, and resource needs at different stages of the project lifecycle. You will also gain the skills to build a realistic project schedule and cost plan that aligns with organisational constraints and project goals. By using proven estimation techniques, you will be able to develop accurate project timelines and budgets that support successful project delivery.

In addition, the course addresses the uncertainty that naturally exists in project planning. You will explore proactive risk management strategies and reactive issue resolution methods to handle deviations from the plan. This ensures that your project remains on track even when unexpected challenges occur.

Learn how to estimate project timescales and costs effectively
Develop a comprehensive project schedule and cost plan
Understand resource planning and control techniques
Apply risk management to support accurate estimates
Use corrective actions to maintain project limits and performance

Objectives

This training course equips attendees with essential skills to plan, monitor, and control project schedules and budgets. By the end of the course, participants will be able to confidently estimate, track, and manage project time and cost performance while applying risk management principles to maintain project integrity.

Estimate timescales, costs, and resources for project work
Determine the overall project schedule and cost plan
Apply risk management techniques to reduce uncertainty
Monitor and analyse project timescale and cost performance
Derive corrective actions to maintain project limits and targets
Understand how to recover project estimates through performance control

Training Methodology

This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills training course is designed to combine theoretical concepts with practical application. Participants will explore key planning techniques through interactive lectures, real-life examples, and case-based discussions. The learning approach ensures that participants not only understand the concepts but also know how to apply them to real project situations.

Hands-on exercises are integrated throughout the course to reinforce learning and develop practical competence. Participants will practice estimating project duration and costs, developing schedules, and creating cost plans using proven methods. The course also includes risk assessment exercises to show how uncertainty can impact project estimates and how to mitigate those risks.

By using a blend of learning styles, the course ensures a deeper understanding of project scheduling and cost planning. Participants will leave with the ability to apply techniques such as Critical Path Method, resource planning, schedule crashing, and performance analysis to improve project outcomes.

Who Should Attend?

This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills training course is ideal for professionals involved in planning, executing, or supporting project delivery. Whether you are new to project management or an experienced project leader, the course provides valuable tools to improve time and cost control.

The course is especially useful for individuals responsible for project estimating, budgeting, scheduling, and performance monitoring. It is also beneficial for finance professionals working closely with project teams, as well as project team members who need to understand how time and cost planning impacts project success.

Existing Project Managers
New Project Managers
Project Management Team Members
Project Team Members
Project Estimators
Project Finance Professionals

Course Outline

Day 1: Project Estimating Basics

Basic project management definitions
Triple constraints – Time, Cost, Scope
Project selection methods
Defining project scope
Cost & schedule estimation, Cost budgeting & control
Project schedule management using the Critical Path Method

Day 2: Developing Project Budget & Schedule Control

Resource requirements
Direct & indirect project costs
Planning and scheduling limited resources
Options for accelerating the schedule
Crashing the schedule - How?

Day 3: Managing the Risk

Risk identification, analysis & management
Contingency reserve
PERT, probability and standard deviation formulae
Network activity risk profiles
Application: Estimating project duration
Project risk strategies

Day 4: Measuring Project Performance

Critical chain analysis and use of buffers
Comparison of unbalanced with balanced schedules
Measuring planned progress on schedule
Risk distribution in contracting
Actual progress and work conditions
Managing variable conditions

Day 5: Managing and Recovering Project Estimates

Schedule variances & cost variances
Progress control charts -trend analysis
Schedule and cost variance forecasting
Schedule and cost recovery analysis
Schedule and cost recovery plan
Project recovery baselines and controls

Accreditation

Certificate

COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

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Yes, the choice is yours. The Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills Training Course runs in a traditional classroom setting across various international locations, and it's also available as a live online programme for those who prefer to learn from wherever they are. Pick the format that fits your lifestyle and schedule best.

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Expect an engaging, hands-on journey — not a room full of slides and passive listening. COPEX’s delivery blends presentations with group discussions, real-world case studies, practical exercises, and collaborative workshops. The goal is simple: everything you learn, you can use immediately back at work.

You'll be in good hands. COPEX hosts its courses in premium 4-star and 5-star hotels, with professional, fully equipped training spaces designed for focus and comfort. Throughout each day, you'll enjoy refreshment breaks with coffee and snacks, plus a complimentary lunch following every session.

This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills Training Course welcomes professionals from all walks of corporate life — whether you're a seasoned manager, an emerging team leader, a subject-matter specialist, or simply someone driven to grow in their field. If you're serious about advancing your career and deepening your expertise, this course was built with you in mind.

Absolutely. Every participant who successfully completes the Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills Training Course earns an COPEX Certificate of Completion — a recognised mark of professional achievement. Depending on the specific course, it may also qualify for Training credits, which will be clearly noted in the course details.

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