Principles of Planning - VILT

Lay the foundation for project success!
Our Principles of Planning Training introduces the essential concepts and techniques behind effective project planning. Learn how to define scope, build a Work Breakdown Structure, sequence activities, and allocate resources to create realistic, achievable schedules. Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to strengthen their planning skills.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand the role and importance of planning in project management.
• Define project scope and develop a clear Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• Sequence activities logically to create a networked schedule.
• Apply resource planning and allocation techniques.
• Identify critical path and float for schedule optimisation.
• Recognise common planning challenges and apply best practices to overcome them.
• Communicate plans effectively using reports and visual tools.

No prior planning experience required; suitable for beginners.

Project managers, planners, schedulers, and team members who are new to project planning or seeking to strengthen their careers by preparing to become certified PMPs. This course is an excellent precursor to a project scheduling software course such as Oracle Primavera P6.