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Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification Preparation Course: A Complete Guide
Course Overview
The **Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP)** certification, awarded by **AACE International**, is one of the most recognized credentials for project planning and scheduling professionals worldwide. This intensive preparation course is designed to equip participants with the technical knowledge, analytical tools, and practical skills necessary to **plan, schedule, monitor, and control projects** effectively — from initiation to closeout. Through a blend of **lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and mock exams**, participants will learn how to align time management with cost control, risk management, and project performance measurement, ensuring readiness for the official PSP exam and real-world application.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to: 1. Understand the principles and framework of the PSP certification. 2. Develop and interpret project schedules using recognized industry standards. 3. Apply advanced techniques in Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling. 4. Perform schedule analysis, progress measurement, and performance reporting. 5. Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies. 6. Prepare effectively for the PSP examination through guided learning and practice tests.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to: * Create baseline and resource-loaded schedules. * Evaluate project performance using earned value and variance analysis. * Conduct forensic schedule delay analysis. * Integrate cost and time control systems. * Confidently navigate all domains of the AACE PSP exam: *Planning, Scheduling, Cost, and Communication*.
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for professionals in project-oriented industries, including: * Project Planners and Schedulers * Project Managers and Engineers * Cost Engineers and Estimators * Construction Managers * Planning and Control Professionals * Professionals preparing for AACE PSP Certification
Course Outline (5 Days)
Day 1 – Introduction to PSP and Project Planning Fundamentals * Overview of AACE PSP certification and requirements * Project lifecycle and planning principles * Developing a project work breakdown structure (WBS) * Establishing schedule baselines and objectives * Case Study: Building an effective project plan Day 2 – Advanced Scheduling Techniques * Critical Path Method (CPM) and network logic * Activity sequencing and dependencies * Duration estimation and float analysis * Scheduling software tools and applications (Primavera P6/MS Project) * Workshop: Constructing a CPM network Day 3 – Resource and Cost Integration * Resource allocation and leveling techniques * Linking cost and schedule control * Earned Value Management (EVM) principles * Forecasting performance and productivity * Exercise: Developing a cost and schedule performance dashboard Day 4 – Schedule Analysis, Monitoring, and Reporting * Progress tracking and performance measurement * Schedule variance analysis * Forensic delay analysis and claims preparation * Communicating schedule performance to stakeholders * Workshop: Preparing a schedule status report Day 5 – PSP Exam Preparation and Final Review * PSP domains and question format overview * Sample exam questions and mock test * Exam strategies and time management techniques * Group discussion: Lessons from real project scenarios * Course wrap-up and certification guidance
Certification
🎓 Participants who successfully complete this course will receive a **Certificate of Completion – Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Certification Preparation** issued by **KE Leaders Training Centre, London**. They will also be prepared to apply for the official **AACE International PSP Certification Exam**.
Key Benefits
✅ Comprehensive coverage of AACE PSP Body of Knowledge. ✅ Hands-on scheduling practice with real-life project data. ✅ Guidance from certified PSP and PMP instructors. ✅ Enhanced analytical and communication skills for professional growth. ✅ Recognized pathway to one of the most prestigious credentials in project control.
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