Predictive Plan-Based Project Management

In many organisations and industries, projects still follow a traditional, plan-driven (predictive) approach: one where scope, schedule, cost, quality and risk are defined upfront, and execution follows a mapped-out plan. This course is designed to build your competence in such settings—equipping you with the frameworks, tools and techniques to initiate, plan, execute, monitor/control and close a project in a predictable and structured manner.

Through SmartMinds’ “Learn-Work-Earn” online format, you will not only learn the theory but apply it immediately at work—so you learn, complete, deliver and earn value. By the end of this course you will:

Understand when and why a predictive/plan-based methodology is appropriate.
Master the key artefacts: project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure (WBS), critical path schedule, budget baseline, quality plan, risk register, change management plan.
Be able to plan the full lifecycle of a project: scheduling, cost estimation, resource allocation, quality & risk planning.
Monitor and control project progress: track schedule and cost variances, manage changes, control quality, communicate with stakeholders.
Close a project effectively: deliverables, hand-over, lessons learned, benefit realisation.
Apply best-practice templates, checklists and simulation/real-life case scenarios in your own work environment.

Why Choose SmartMinds for This Course?

Specially adapted for the “Learn-Work-Earn” model: you learn online, apply at work, and earn from improved project outcomes.
Based on solid Swiss training methodology and aligned with industry-recognized standards (e.g., predictive/plan-based lifecycle as emphasised by Project Management Institute) STS+1
Strong focus on application (not just theory) — build real plans you can take back to your workplace.
Build skills that increase your value in project-management roles in predictable/engineering-driven industries.

Understand when and why a predictive/plan-based methodology is appropriate.
Master the key artefacts: project charter, scope statement, work breakdown structure (WBS), critical path schedule, budget baseline, quality plan, risk register, change management plan.
Be able to plan the full lifecycle of a project: scheduling, cost estimation, resource allocation, quality & risk planning.
Monitor and control project progress: track schedule and cost variances, manage changes, control quality, communicate with stakeholders.
Close a project effectively: deliverables, hand-over, lessons learned, benefit realisation.
Apply best-practice templates, checklists and simulation/real-life case scenarios in your own work environment.

Course Content

ACTIVIIES

Introduction

05:07
Defining Activities

05:47
Definning Activities- Applicable Example

02:13
Test Your Understanding
Sequencing Activities

05:14
Sequencing Activities – Continuation
Sequencing Activities – Applicable Example

05:56
Test Your Sequencing Skills
Selecting Activity Resources

05:14
Effective Resource management in Projects

05:24
Planning Resources – Navigating Constraints

04:54
Resource Planning – Applicable Example
Test Your Resource Planning Skills
Resource Planning
Understanding Work Packages

06:50
Checklist for a Perfect Work Package
Understanding Work Package Description

05:41

PROJECT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

Understanding and Estimating Activity Durations

05:41
Activity Duration – PERT and Duration Estimation

05:24
Project Duration Estimation – From Guesswork to Confidence

05:56
Duration Estimation – Common Pitfalls
Test Your Understanding- Activity Durations
Introduction To Project Schedule

00:00
Project Schedule Development Process: A Practical Approach
Realistic Project Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide

04:36
Schedule Durations
Why Do I Need Project Schedules?
Project schedule Checklist
The Critical Path

05:49
Applicable Examples
Understanding Project Schedule
Controlling the Project Schedule
Mastering Schedule Control: Applicable Examples

05:49

CHOOSING THE PROJECT TEAM

Choosing the Right Team

05:40
Applicable Example

04:41
Checklist for Team Building and Pitfalls to Avoid
Effective Team Management

05:36
Effective team management: APPLICABLE EXAMPLE

05:37
Developing Team: Your Practical Checklist
Managing Project Resources Effectively

05:37
Example: Managing Material Surplus
Resource Control: Example

05:57
Resource Control: A Quick Checklist

RISK

Risk Identification

05:34
Common Mistakes in Risk Identification
Risks versus Problems
Risk: Quiz
Risk Identification: Example

05:23
Risk Analysis

05:36
Risk Analysis : Applicable Examples and Checklists
Where is Risk Information Recorded?
Example on Risk Analysis

04:58
Example on Risk Analysis: Continuation
Risk Analysis: Quiz
Risk Monitoring and Control

05:43
quiz on risk monitoring and control
How to Implement Risk Monitoring and Control

05:28
Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Risk Monitoring and Control
Implementing Risk Control: Applicable Example

05:45
Implementing Risk Control: Applicable Example – 2

QUALITY

Quality Planning: The Project Manager’s Responsibility

04:50
Common Quality Mistakes to Avoid AND Planning Checklist
Applicable Example

05:48
Applicable Example – Continuation
Quality Assurance

05:47
Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control
CASE STUDY – QUALITY ASSURANCE

05:54
Understanding Quality Control

05:00
How to Organize Quality Control in Practice
Quality Control: Case Study – 1

05:59
Quality Control: Case Study – 2

PROJECT COST MANAGEMENT

Cost Estimating and Budgeting

05:09
Cost Estimating and Budgeting: EXAMPLE
Cost Estimation Approaches
Cost Estimating Process

05:37
Cost Estimating – Applicable Example
The Role of Cost Estimation

05:36
Handling Risks and Reserves in Budgeting

05:40
Calculating Reserves: Practical Approaches
CASE STUDY – COST ESTIMATE AND BUDGETING – 2

06:26
CASE STUDY – COST ESTIMATE AND BUDGETING – 2 – CONTINUATION
Cost Control

06:23
Controlling Costs: Example

EXECUTION, CHANGE AND MONITORING

Introduction
Work Issue & Supervision

06:25
Work Issue & Supervision – Continuation
MONITORING AND CONTROL

05:59
MONITORING AND CONTROL – 2
MONITORING AND CONTROL – Applicable Example

07:46
MONITORING AND CONTROL – Common Mistakes — And How to Avoid Them
Creating Effective Performance Reports

05:36
How to Build a Performance Report

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Instructor:Frank Ako
Duration: 35 hours
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Predictive Plan-Based Project Management

Why Choose SmartMinds for This Course?

What Will You Learn?

Material Includes

Requirements

Audience

Course Content

ACTIVIIES

Introduction

Defining Activities

Definning Activities- Applicable Example

Test Your Understanding

Sequencing Activities

Sequencing Activities – Continuation

Sequencing Activities – Applicable Example

Test Your Sequencing Skills

Selecting Activity Resources

Effective Resource management in Projects

Planning Resources – Navigating Constraints

Resource Planning – Applicable Example

Test Your Resource Planning Skills

Resource Planning

Understanding Work Packages

Checklist for a Perfect Work Package

Understanding Work Package Description

PROJECT SCHEDULE MANAGEMENT

Understanding and Estimating Activity Durations

Activity Duration – PERT and Duration Estimation

Project Duration Estimation – From Guesswork to Confidence

Duration Estimation – Common Pitfalls

Test Your Understanding- Activity Durations

Introduction To Project Schedule

Project Schedule Development Process: A Practical Approach

Realistic Project Schedule: A Step-by-Step Guide

Schedule Durations

Why Do I Need Project Schedules?

Project schedule Checklist

The Critical Path

Applicable Examples

Understanding Project Schedule

Controlling the Project Schedule

Mastering Schedule Control: Applicable Examples

CHOOSING THE PROJECT TEAM

Choosing the Right Team

Applicable Example

Checklist for Team Building and Pitfalls to Avoid

Effective Team Management

Effective team management: APPLICABLE EXAMPLE

Developing Team: Your Practical Checklist

Managing Project Resources Effectively

Example: Managing Material Surplus

Resource Control: Example

Resource Control: A Quick Checklist

RISK

Risk Identification

Common Mistakes in Risk Identification

Risks versus Problems

Risk: Quiz

Risk Identification: Example

Risk Analysis

Risk Analysis : Applicable Examples and Checklists

Where is Risk Information Recorded?

Example on Risk Analysis

Example on Risk Analysis: Continuation

Risk Analysis: Quiz

Risk Monitoring and Control

quiz on risk monitoring and control

How to Implement Risk Monitoring and Control

Common Pitfalls to Avoid in Risk Monitoring and Control

Implementing Risk Control: Applicable Example

Implementing Risk Control: Applicable Example – 2

QUALITY

Quality Planning: The Project Manager’s Responsibility

Common Quality Mistakes to Avoid AND Planning Checklist

Applicable Example

Applicable Example – Continuation

Quality Assurance

Quality Assurance vs. Quality Control

CASE STUDY – QUALITY ASSURANCE

Understanding Quality Control