A PMI Certified Training Course

Why Choose Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills Training Course?

This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills training course focuses on how to deliver comprehensive reliable plans with time and cost estimates that gives the owner or sponsor of projects, high levels of confidence for project delivery. The COVID 19 pandemic has brought many a project to its knees with schedule and cost overruns – but with lessons learned we should, as project professionals, understand that our plans need to be realistic with a full view of any risks faced during and after the project lifecycle.

The decision to proceed with a project is based on early, high level conceptual estimates. However, these can be wide ranging and therefore more detailed estimates need to provide the basis for the cash flow projections and schedule forecasts. Much more attention now is required on how the project work will be achieved, for example at home or on site; and if together, whether teams can work safely with distancing rules.

This Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills training course will feature:

  • Gaining knowledge of techniques used in project estimating, from the conceptual stage to the final detailed estimate
  • Understanding the different types of estimates used to give confidence and progressively estimate project costs and schedule
  • Identifying risk sources and minimize their impact and learn how to sustain project momentum
  • Developing effective performance monitoring and control systems
  • An integrated approach to scope, time, resources and cost management into a dynamic and manageable model

What are the Goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Confidently estimate project timescales and costs with appropriate resource management plans
  • Identify, assess and manage schedule, cost, scope and resource risks
  • Understand project performance and control
  • Measure, forecast and control project performance by employing earned value techniques
  • Develop a project recovery plan for budget and schedule overruns

The Course Content

  • 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
  • Resource requirements
  • Direct & indirect project costs
  • Planning and scheduling limited resources
  • Options for accelerating the schedule
  • Crashing the schedule - How?
  • Risk identification, analysis & management
  • Contingency reserve
  • PERT, probability and standard deviation formulae
  • Network activity risk profiles
  • Application: Estimating project duration
  • Project risk strategies
  • 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
  • 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

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
  • The applicable PMI Professional Development Units/Contact Hours will be reflected in the Certificate of Completion

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

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Available Sessions

Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 17-21 Nov 2025 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 17-21 Nov 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 08-12 Dec 2025 in Dubai - UAE
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Date: 08-12 Dec 2025
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 02-06 Feb 2026 in London - UK
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Date: 02-06 Feb 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 04-08 May 2026 in Dubai - UAE
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Date: 04-08 May 2026
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Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 29 Jun-03 Jul 2026 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
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Date: 29 Jun-03 Jul 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Project Scheduling & Cost Planning Skills on 16-20 Nov 2026 in London - UK
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Date: 16-20 Nov 2026
Fee: US $5,950
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Date: 30 Mar-03 Apr 2026
Fee: US $3,950
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Date: 21-25 Sep 2026
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