PMI-SP® Certification Preparation Course
How to register
To join this course, simply click on the button “REGISTER HERE” to go to the “Our Events“ section and reserve your seat within the available group sessions.
If you’d prefer one-on-one coaching tailored to your schedule, you’re welcome to book a 15-minute meeting with our instructor to discuss a personalized proposal aligned with your goals and availability.
Overview
This course is designed to equip project professionals with the advanced skills needed to develop, manage, and control project schedules. Preparing participants for the PMI-SP® (Scheduling Professional) certification, it provides a deep understanding of time management principles, tools, and best practices that contribute to on-time project delivery.
Fully aligned with the PMI-SP® Examination Content Outline (ECO) and Practice Standard for Scheduling, the course includes 30+ contact hours (PDUs) required to apply for the exam.
Ideal For
☑️ Project planners, schedulers, and control professionals
☑️ Project managers and PMO staff involved in planning
☑️ Construction and engineering professionals managing large timelines
☑️ Anyone preparing for the PMI-SP® certification
☑️ Professionals seeking to specialize in scheduling as a core project function
What you’ll learn
This course provides practical knowledge and techniques in all five PMI-SP® performance domains:
(1) Schedule Strategy, (2) Schedule Planning and Development, (3) Schedule Monitoring and Controlling, (4) Schedule Closeout, and (5) Stakeholder Communications Management.
You’ll gain the ability to build realistic schedules, apply critical path and earned value techniques, use scheduling tools effectively, and align time-related project decisions with business goals.
Course summary
Module 1: Introduction to Scheduling & the PMI-SP® Framework
Overview of the PMI-SP® credential, eligibility, application steps, and exam format. Understand PMI’s expectations and the role of the scheduling professional in project success.
Module 2: Schedule Strategy
Learn how to define the scheduling strategy early in the project lifecycle, including methodology selection, schedule architecture, integration needs, and alignment with stakeholder requirements.
Module 3: Schedule Planning and Development
Master the tools and techniques for creating effective schedules. Topics include WBS alignment, activity sequencing, estimating durations, applying dependencies, resource leveling, and schedule baselining.
Module 4: Schedule Monitoring and Controlling
Understand how to track schedule performance, detect variances, and apply corrective actions. Learn earned value metrics, forecasting techniques, performance indicators, and schedule compression strategies.
Module 5: Schedule Closeout
Ensure a smooth project or phase closure through proper documentation, performance analysis, and lessons learned. This module also covers archiving schedules and releasing resources.
Module 6: Stakeholder Communications Management
Explore communication strategies specific to scheduling, including presenting updates, managing stakeholder expectations, and integrating schedule reports into enterprise dashboards and governance routines.
Module 7: Scheduling Tools, Techniques, and Best Practices
Gain hands-on exposure to tools like MS Project, Primavera P6, or others (based on participant preference). Understand how to use Gantt charts, critical path analysis (CPM), fast tracking, crashing, and milestone charts effectively.
Module 8: Risk, Change, and Agile Scheduling Approaches
Learn how to manage schedule risk, adapt to change, and work with agile and hybrid environments. This includes building flexibility into schedules and handling rolling wave planning.
Module 9: PMI-SP® Exam Readiness & Practice
This final module includes full-length mock exams, quizzes, and exam-taking strategies. It reinforces the standard scheduling terminology, common traps, and best approaches to scenario-based questions.
