Construction Project Scheduling with CPM and PERT

Planning and managing a construction project requires precise scheduling to ensure on-time and within-budget delivery. This text-based course introduces you to the core methodologies of project scheduling: the Critical Path Method (CPM) and the Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT). You will transition from understanding basic project components to confidently mapping out complex project timelines, calculating critical paths, and managing project uncertainties. What you'll learn: Understand foundational construction management concepts, terminology, and project life cycles; Construct network diagrams to visualize project flow and logical dependencies; Calculate critical paths, floats, and slack times to identify key project drivers; Apply PERT techniques to estimate project duration under uncertainty using statistical methods; Optimize project schedules through resource leveling, allocation, and crashing techniques; Integrate modern scheduling concepts, including lean construction principles and digital workflow basics. You will start with the fundamental definitions of activities and events before moving on to hands-on network analysis. The course concludes with practical scheduling optimization techniques and modern industry practices. This course is designed for beginning construction managers, civil engineering students, and project planners, with no prior scheduling experience required. Start reading today to build a solid foundation in construction project scheduling.