Introduction

Construction Scheduling Techniques Training Course is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills in project planning, construction time management, critical path method (CPM), Lean construction scheduling, and digital project controls. In today’s fast-paced construction environment, effective scheduling is essential for minimizing delays, reducing cost overruns, and ensuring successful project delivery. This training integrates modern tools such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, BIM scheduling integration, and Agile construction planning techniques to enhance productivity and decision-making accuracy.

As construction projects become more complex, the demand for skilled planners and schedulers continues to rise globally. This course emphasizes real-time project tracking, resource leveling, delay analysis, risk-based scheduling, and Earned Value Management (EVM). Participants will gain hands-on experience in creating optimized construction schedules that align with global standards, contractor requirements, and stakeholder expectations, ensuring efficient project execution from initiation to completion.

Programme Curriculum

Construction Scheduling Techniques Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Master Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling techniques for construction projects
Apply Primavera P6 and MS Project for advanced scheduling control
Develop expertise in construction delay analysis and claims management
Implement Lean construction scheduling and workflow optimization
Understand resource allocation and leveling strategies
Utilize BIM-integrated scheduling (4D construction simulation)
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) in project tracking
Enhance skills in risk-based construction scheduling techniques
Create baseline schedules and progress tracking systems
Improve project time-cost optimization strategies
Analyze and mitigate construction project delays effectively
Strengthen decision-making using data-driven project controls
Align scheduling practices with global construction management standards (PMI, NEC, FIDIC)

Target Audience

Construction Project Managers
Planning and Scheduling Engineers
Civil Engineers and Site Engineers
Quantity Surveyors
Construction Consultants
Contract Managers and Claims Analysts
Infrastructure Development Professionals
Project Control Specialists

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Construction Scheduling

Introduction to construction project lifecycle
Importance of scheduling in project success
Overview of CPM, PERT, and Gantt charts
Work breakdown structure (WBS) development
Case Study: Residential building schedule breakdown

Module 2: Critical Path Method (CPM) Mastery

Identifying critical and non-critical activities
Float calculation techniques
Network diagram development
Schedule compression techniques (crashing & fast tracking)
Case Study: Highway construction delay recovery plan

Module 3: Primavera P6 Advanced Scheduling

Project setup and baseline creation
Activity coding and WBS structuring
Resource assignment and leveling
Progress tracking and updates
Case Study: Commercial tower project scheduling using P6

Module 4: Microsoft Project for Construction Planning

Project structuring in MS Project
Task dependencies and milestones
Resource management tools
Reporting and dashboard creation
Case Study: School construction project planning

Module 5: Lean Construction & Workflow Optimization

Lean principles in construction management
Last Planner System (LPS)
Waste reduction strategies
Just-in-Time (JIT) scheduling
Case Study: Hospital project workflow optimization

Module 6: Delay Analysis & Claims Management

Types of construction delays
Forensic schedule analysis techniques
Impact vs. disruption analysis
Extension of time (EOT) claims preparation
Case Study: Infrastructure project delay dispute resolution

Module 7: BIM & 4D Construction Scheduling

Introduction to BIM integration in scheduling
4D simulation techniques
Clash detection and sequencing
Visualization of construction timelines
Case Study: Smart city development 4D simulation

Module 8: Earned Value Management (EVM) & Risk Scheduling

Cost vs. schedule performance analysis
CPI and SPI calculations
Risk identification in scheduling
Predictive scheduling analytics
Case Study: Energy plant construction performance tracking

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Project sequencing Time planning Resource allocation Progress tracking

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Sep 21 2026

21 Sep — 25 Sep 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000