Planning and scheduling are essential skills for anyone responsible for organising projects, coordinating resources, or guiding teams toward timely completion. This comprehensive Level 3 Advanced Diploma introduces learners to the full lifecycle of effective project planning—from defining goals and structuring tasks to building detailed schedules that keep complex work on track. The course explores foundational project management principles before guiding you through real-world scheduling tools such as Work Breakdown Structures, resource sheets, and digital Gantt charts.

You will learn how to estimate activity durations, identify dependencies, and allocate resources in ways that minimise conflict and maximise productivity. The programme places strong emphasis on practical scheduling techniques, enabling you to create accurate, realistic project plans using industry-standard software. As projects rarely unfold perfectly, you’ll also study risk identification, mitigation strategies, and the integration of contingency planning to ensure that schedules remain resilient under pressure.

Beyond planning, the course covers essential monitoring and control methods. You will learn to track progress using Earned Value Analysis, manage deviations from the schedule, and produce clear performance and status reports for stakeholders. Strong communication is another core theme, and you’ll gain practical techniques for delivering updates, presenting plans, and maintaining alignment across teams.

Modern project environments demand flexibility, so the course also introduces Agile and Lean scheduling approaches. You’ll explore how these methods differ from traditional project planning, when to use them, and how hybrid models can support fast-moving initiatives. Real-world examples and case studies help you understand how planning and scheduling principles apply across industries—construction, IT, manufacturing, operations, events, and more.

By the end of the course, you’ll have the confidence to build, manage, and optimise project schedules of varying scale and complexity.
Learners will receive a free course completion certificate, with additional premium certificate and transcript options available for purchase. All students also receive 5-star rated support available 24/7 via email.