Critical Path Method for Project Managers
Critical path method (CPM) is a powerful technique used by project managers around the world to create project schedules and track their team’s progress against the timeline. It helps them to monitor their projects and take action, as needed, to mitigate schedule risk and bring projects in on time. CPM is the single largest topic in the Project Management Institute’s PMBOK®, and knowledge of it makes project managers more marketable for future opportunities. This one-day intensive course covers all the basics of CPM, including network diagrams, Gantt charts, schedule compression, reserve analysis, and theory of constraints.
You'll Walk Away with
- A strong understanding of the critical path method (CPM), and knowledge of how to use it to keep track and manage projects
- Hands-on practice with CPM tools
Ideal for
- Project managers who are seeking the skills needed to be considered for roles with more responsibility
- Project managers who have attained CAPM® certification and now are interested in preparing to sit for PMP® certification