Advanced Project Planning & Scheduling

Master project planning & scheduling with real case studies and workflows

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Created byEr. FAISAL ATHAR

Last updated 5/2026

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What you'll learn

Learn to create professional project schedules using Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project for real construction projects.
Understand WBS, activity sequencing, CPM, critical path, float calculation, baselines, and project progress tracking techniques.
Perform resource planning, resource leveling, updating, monitoring, and delay analysis for effective project control and reporting.
Gain practical planning engineer skills through real project examples, scheduling workflows, reports, and construction case studies.

Course content

5 sections • 21 lectures • 1h 48m total length

What is Project Planning?2:26
Understand the concept, importance, and real-world application of project planning.
Planning vs Scheduling vs Monitoring1:51
Understand the difference between planning, scheduling, and monitoring with practical examples.
Role of a Planning Engineer1:41
Understand the roles, responsibilities, and importance of a planning engineer in real projects.
Project Life Cycle (With Real Example)2:00
Understand the stages of a project life cycle and how planning fits into each stage.
Project Planning Fundamentals

Concept of WBS (100% Rule)5:49
Understand:
What is WBS
Why WBS is used
100% Rule (very important for interviews)
Levels of WBS (Project → Activity)2:10
By the end of this lecture, students will understand:
Different levels of WBS
Hierarchical structure of WBS
How projects are divided from project level to activity level
Real building project example using WBS levels
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Fundamentals

How to Define Activities Properly4:59
Understand what an activity is
Define activities professionally
Differentiate between WBS and activities
Create clear and measurable activity names
Apply activity definition in real projects
Activity Attributes (Duration, Resources, Dependencies)4:06
Understand activity attributes
Learn duration, resources, and dependencies
Connect activities with scheduling logic
Understand practical construction examples
Prepare activities professionally for scheduling
Types of Dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF)5:52
Understand dependency relationships in scheduling
Differentiate FS, SS, FF, and SF relationships
Apply dependencies in real construction projects
Create logical activity sequencing
Improve project workflow planning
Network Diagram Basics4:49
Understand network diagrams in scheduling
Learn activity flow representation
Understand nodes and arrows
Read simple project logic diagrams
Apply network diagrams in construction projects
Real Site Example Breakdown5:38
Understand real construction workflow sequencing
Identify actual site activity dependencies
Analyze practical construction scheduling logic
Understand coordination between trades
Apply scheduling concepts in real projects
Activity Identification & Sequencing

Quantity Takeoff & Planning Link6:56
Understand quantity takeoff concepts
Learn the relationship between estimation and planning
Understand how quantities affect scheduling
Connect BOQ with project planning
Apply quantity-based planning in real projects
Resource-Based Planning7:29
Understand construction resources
Learn labour, material, and equipment planning
Understand resource allocation methods
Learn resource optimization concepts
Apply resource planning in real construction projects
Productivity Calculation8:28
Understand construction productivity
Calculate labour and equipment productivity
Identify factors affecting productivity
Apply productivity calculations in planning
Understand productivity impact on project duration
Duration Calculation from Quantities7:12
Understand duration calculation concepts
Calculate activity durations using quantities
Understand productivity and duration relationship
Learn resource vs duration logic
Apply duration calculations in real projects
Practical Example – Slab Work Planning7:18
Understand practical slab work planning
Prepare quantity-based activity planning
Calculate resources and durations
Understand slab workflow sequencing
Integrate estimation with planning in real projects

Introduction to Critical Path Method (CPM)7:17
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
Understand the concept of CPM
Understand activity networks
Learn how project duration is determined
Understand critical activities
Apply CPM concepts in construction projects
Forward Pass Calculation5:48
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
Understand Forward Pass Calculation
Calculate Early Start (ES)
Calculate Early Finish (EF)
Understand network flow direction
Apply Forward Pass in CPM networks
Backward Pass Calculation5:54
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
Understand Backward Pass Calculation
Calculate Late Start (LS)
Calculate Late Finish (LF)
Understand reverse network calculation
Apply Backward Pass in CPM scheduling
Float Calculation (Total Float & Free Float)5:42
Understand the concept of Float
Calculate Total Float
Calculate Free Float
Understand activity flexibility
Identify critical and non-critical activities
Critical Path Identification5:02
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
Understand the concept of Critical Path
Identify critical activities
Analyze critical and non-critical paths
Understand the impact of delays on project duration
Identify Critical Path using Float values

Requirements

Basic understanding of construction projects, engineering drawings, or project execution concepts will be helpful but not mandatory.
No prior knowledge of Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project is required; everything is explained from beginner to advanced level.
A laptop or desktop computer with installed scheduling software is recommended for practicing project planning exercises and assignments
Students from civil, mechanical, electrical engineering, project management, or construction backgrounds can easily follow this course.

Description

Master Advanced Project Planning & Scheduling with Industry Tools

This course is designed for engineers, project managers, and professionals who want to master advanced project planning and scheduling using industry-standard. You will learn how to create professional project plans, develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), define activities, and build accurate schedules using real-world workflows.

The course covers critical concepts such as Critical Path Method (CPM), resource planning, project tracking, and performance monitoring. You will also learn how to manage delays, analyze progress using S-curves, and apply planning techniques used by professional planning engineers.

With step-by-step practical demonstrations you will gain hands-on experience in creating, managing, and controlling projects effectively. Real case studies are included to help you understand how planning is applied on actual projects.

By the end of this course, you will be able to confidently handle planning tasks, improve project efficiency, and boost your career as a planning engineer or project professional.

Step-by-step training in Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project
Real project case studies and practical examples
Downloadable templates and planning formats
Interview preparation for planning engineer roles
Industry-relevant techniques used on real projects

Enroll now and take your project planning skills to the next level.

Understand the concept of Critical Path
Identify critical activities
Analyze critical and non-critical paths
Understand the impact of delays on project duration
Identify Critical Path using Float values

Who this course is for:

Civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering students who want to learn professional project planning and scheduling skills.
Site engineers, planning engineers, project coordinators, and construction professionals working on infrastructure or building projects.
Professionals preparing for planning engineer jobs, project management roles, or career growth in construction and EPC industries.

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Course content

Introduction to Advanced Project Planning4 lectures • 8min

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)2 lectures • 8min

Activity Identification & Sequencing5 lectures • 25min

Estimation integration with planning5 lectures • 37min

CPM Critical path method (Core Module)5 lectures • 30min

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