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Training: PMI – Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)®

Ref. PMI-SP
Duration:
3
 jours
Exam:
Optionnel
Level:
Intermédiaire
PDUs:
18 PDUs
Funding:
Eligible

Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® Training

This three-day course has been designed to provide you with the essential skills required to plan and deliver critical projects on time, while also preparing you for the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification exam.

Mastering professional project scheduling

The success of any project largely depends on the quality of its scheduling. Through this training, you will learn how to structure, organize, and control your schedules effectively. The PMI-SP certification is an internationally recognized credential that highlights your expertise in this field. It confirms your ability to manage deadlines, coordinate teams, and anticipate risks. This comprehensive preparation covers both theoretical foundations and practical applications to help you succeed in the exam.

Participant Profiles

  • Project managers and coordinators
  • Planners and schedule analysts
  • Team leaders and product managers
  • Sponsors and project team members

Objectives

  • Use all tools and techniques to more effectively manage projects
  • Learn to develop and monitor a schedule with and without the need for software assistance
  • Apply various scheduling methods, tools and techniques, in addition to data from the various formats of schedule models
  • Plan and structure project communications in an organized and efficient way
  • Get all relevant knowledge to prepare to sit for the PMI-SP exam

Prerequisites

  • 4 years of project scheduling experience within the last 5 years

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to project scheduling

  • What is project scheduling?
  • Why is project scheduling important?
  • The purpose and applicability of scheduling

Module 2: Schedule Strategy

  • Overview – Schedule Strategy
  • Plan Schedule Management
  • Schedule Data Management
  • Schedule Model Management Plan
  • Critical Path Method
  • Float
  • Critical Chain Method
  • Agile Release Planning
  • On-Demand Scheduling

Module 3: Schedule Planning and Development

  • Overview – Schedule Planning and Development
  • Define Activities
  • Sequence Activities
  • Estimate Activity Durations
  • Risk Analysis Using Statistical Models
  • Develop Schedule
  • Schedule Model Creation

Module 4: Schedule Monitoring and Controlling

  • Overview – Schedule Monitoring and Controlling
  • Schedule Model Maintenance
  • Schedule Model Analysis and Control Schedule
  • Earned Value Analysis
  • Earned Schedule Management
  • Schedule Compression
  • Crashing Costs
  • Drag Costs
  • Fast Tracking Costs

Module 5: Schedule Closeout

  • Overview – Schedule Closeout
  • Archiving Records

Module 6: Stakeholder Communication Management

  • Overview – Stakeholder Communications Management
  • Analyze Stakeholders
  • Schedule Model Instance

Module 7: Exam qualifications and Tips & tricks

Documentation

  • Officially accredited courseware
  • PMI’s “Practice standard for scheduling Third edition” book
  • An additional exam prep book

Lab / Exercises

  • Practical exercises based on a case scenario
  • After each lesson, the class goes through a series of relevant questions to start their preparation to the exam

Exam

To obtain the PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) certification, you must follow the procedure below:

  • Ensure you meet the PMI-SP eligibility criteria.
  • High school diploma (BAC) holders:
    • 40 months of experience in project scheduling and management within the last 5 years.
    • 40 hours of training in project scheduling and management.
  • Higher education graduate (Master’s degree):
    • 24 months of experience in project scheduling and management within the last 5 years.
    • 30 hours of training in project scheduling and management.
  • Complete the application form, including your experience and references (in case of an audit).
  • Prepare for the exam with simulations featuring multiple sets of 170 multiple-choice questions (duration: 210 minutes).
  • PMI must validate your application (usually within 5 business days; 10 in case of an audit).
  • Proceed with the payment.
  • Receive an exam voucher (valid for 1 year).
  • Schedule your exam at an authorized test center or take it online with supervision.
  • The PMI-SP certification is valid for three years.

For more information about the certification: click here.

Complementary Courses

Eligible Funding

ITTA is a partner of a continuing education fund dedicated to temporary workers. This fund can subsidize your training, provided that you are subject to the “Service Provision” collective labor agreement (CCT) and meet certain conditions, including having worked at least 88 hours in the past 12 months.

Additional Information

Why professional scheduling is a strategic lever

Professional scheduling is not just about creating a task calendar. It is a strategic process that connects a project’s objectives with the resources available. By mastering this skill, project managers can anticipate uncertainties, align stakeholders, and ensure better deadline management. The PMI-SP training emphasizes these aspects to help participants become professionals capable of integrating scheduling into their organization’s overall strategy.

The current challenges of schedule management

Modern projects, whether in IT, industry, or organizational contexts, involve a multitude of dependencies. A delay in a single activity can jeopardize the entire project. Traditional tools are no longer sufficient, as they often fail to account for rapid changes or unexpected issues involving stakeholders. The Scheduling Professional approach provides the methods needed to prioritize tasks, measure variances, and adjust schedules in real time. This improves the reliability of deliverables and reduces risks associated with delays.

Integrating modern scheduling methods

Beyond classic methods such as the critical path, the training also covers more recent approaches like the critical chain and Agile scheduling. These practices make it possible to adapt project management to complex or uncertain environments. For example, in projects with limited resources, the critical chain helps shorten timelines by better managing constraints. Agile practices, on the other hand, allow for rapid adaptation to changing requirements. Combining these methods gives professionals a comprehensive and flexible perspective.

Enhancing communication through clear scheduling

A project schedule is not only an internal tracking tool. It is also a vital communication document for stakeholders. The Scheduling Professional training emphasizes structuring and sharing information effectively. A clear schedule enables teams to understand priorities, sponsors to track progress, and clients to visualize milestones. This transparency reduces misunderstandings and facilitates decision-making. Scheduling thus becomes a powerful tool for collaboration and governance.

Preparing for and achieving the PMI-SP certification

Earning the PMI-SP certification represents international recognition. It demonstrates your ability to effectively manage scheduling in complex projects. Preparation goes beyond memorizing concepts and is based on understanding and applying best practices. By following this training, you acquire immediately transferable skills for your projects and strengthen your credibility with colleagues. This certification also opens up new career opportunities for experienced project managers and schedulers.

Applying knowledge across different sectors

Professional scheduling is not limited to a single industry. It applies equally to IT management, construction, engineering, and marketing. Each field has its specific constraints, but all require structured management of time and resources. With the methods covered in the course, you will be able to adapt your practices to the context. This versatility is a major asset for evolving in diverse environments and meeting the expectations of modern organizations.

Why train with an Authorized Training Partner like ITTA?

To become a PMI Authorized Training Partner, ITTA must meet strict standards of quality and effectiveness.

  • Strengthen your project management and agile skills, and advance your career.
  • Receive training delivered by an organization you can trust.
  • Gain recognition from PMI, the world’s largest project management association.
  • Trainers must stay current with teaching methods and continuously improve their skills.
  • Courses must be up to date and aligned with the latest PMI global standards.
  • Continuous quality improvement processes and procedures are implemented throughout the organization.
  • Courses are offered in local languages worldwide.

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FAQ

How is the PMI-SP certification different from the PMP?
The PMI-SP certification focuses on project scheduling, while the PMP covers the full scope of project management.

What are the benefits of strong professional scheduling?
It helps reduce delays, optimize resources, and build stakeholder confidence.

Do I need to master a specific software tool before attending the course?
No, but being familiar with a scheduling tool is recommended to better understand the practical exercises.

Is scheduling applicable to Agile methods?
Yes, the training includes techniques suited to Agile, enabling flexibility and responsiveness in projects.

Which profiles benefit most from this training?
Project managers, schedulers, analysts, and anyone involved in managing project timelines.

Prix de l'inscription
CHF 2'450.-
Inclus dans ce cours
  • Training provided by a certified trainer
  • Preparation for the exam
  • Digital documentation and materials
  • Achievement Badge
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