Short Course

Introduction to Critical Path Analysis (CPA)

Overview

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This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to competently apply the principles of Critical Path Analysis in the context of Shutdown, Maintenance and Project scheduling. Participants will use exercises to manipulate activities to achieve.

Duration

1 Day

Location

Delivered at one of Competency Training’s national training centres or at a clients facility.

Price

Contact info@verbrec.com for pricing.

Dates

Contact info@verbrec.com for availability and bookings.

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Course Outline

This course provides participants with the skills and knowledge to competently apply the principles of Critical Path Analysis in the context of Shutdown, Maintenance and Project scheduling. Participants will use exercises to manipulate activities to achieve.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Managers, Maintenance Planners, Supervisors, Team Leaders and Production Personnel who develop and implement the maintenance plan and/or manage the work management and control processes.

Course Brochure

Outcomes

  • Definitions
  • Principles
  • Application in Project Scheduling
  • Strengths and limitations
  • CPM
  • PERT - Activity on Line method
  • PERT - Activity on Node method
  • Determining project duration
  • Estimating activity time
  • Assessing duration risk
  • Estimating activity variance and standard deviation
  • Compressing project durations
  • Cost-benefit analysis

Prerequisites

Recommended but not a prerequisite:

  • Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Fundamentals.

Course Pathway Options

This course can be delivered at a client’s site, and practical activities can be customised to reflect the client’s own situation and requirements.

Please contact info@verbrec.com for information and pricing on this option.

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