Why Attend
Effective time management is one of the most critical aspects of successful project execution, especially in the maintenance field where delays can have costly operational consequences. This mid- to advanced-level training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips participants with advanced tools and techniques to plan, monitor, and control project schedules with a focus on reliability and operational efficiency.
Instructor-led training that uses interactive learning methods, including class discussion, small group activities, and role-playing
Apply best practices in time management as per PMI PMBOK® Guide and industry standards.; Analyze project schedules using Critical Path Method (CPM) and other advanced techniques.; Develop and update detailed project schedules aligned with maintenance operations.; Mitigate delays and implement recovery strategies effectively.; Integrate time management with maintenance planning and resource constraints.; Use project management software tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera P6) to track and control time.
Day 1: Foundations of Project Time Management Maintenance Engineers and Planners; Maintenance Supervisors and Team Leaders; Project Coordinators within Maintenance Departments; Maintenance Schedulers; Engineering and Technical Project Managers
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Day 1: Foundations of Project Time Management
Overview of Project Time Management in the Maintenance Context
Project Lifecycle and Time Integration
PMI PMBOK® Time Management Knowledge Area Overview
Introduction to Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Defining Activities and Milestones
Maintenance-Specific Case Study: “Preventive Shutdown Planning”
Day 2: Advanced Scheduling Techniques
Sequencing Activities: Predecessors, Successors, Lags and Leads
Critical Path Method (CPM) and Float Calculations
Gantt Charts and Network Diagrams for Maintenance Projects
Resource Calendars and Constraints in Maintenance Work
Day 3: Estimating Activity Durations and Resource Integration
Duration Estimating Techniques (Analogous, Parametric, Three-Point)
Integrating Time and Resources in Maintenance Projects
Schedule Development with Resource Constraints
Resource Leveling vs Resource Smoothing
Hands-on Session: Primavera P6 for Maintenance Scheduling
Day 4: Monitoring, Controlling, and Mitigating Delays
Schedule Baseline and Performance Measurement
Earned Value Management (EVM) for Time Control
Delay Analysis and Recovery Planning
Fast Tracking and Crashing Techniques
Change Control and Re-baselining in Maintenance Projects
Case Study: Delay Recovery in a Turnaround Maintenance Project
Day 5: Practical Applications, Tools, and Integration
Real-Time Reporting and Dashboarding for Schedule Control
Integration with Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
Stakeholder Communication on Time Performance
Risk Management in Time Planning
Final Group Project: Build, Present, and Defend a Maintenance Project Schedule
Wrap-Up and Action Planning for the Workplace