Project Planning and Scheduling for Employers and Contractors

Project Planning and Scheduling for Employers and Contractors

June 22, 2026

Equip your team with essential project planning and scheduling skills!
This two-day online training is designed to empower contractors and employers with knowledge and tools for effective project planning. Our comprehensive course will help participants master scheduling, project tracking, and compliance with contractual obligations.

Target Audience: Contractors, Employers, Project Managers, Project Planners, Engineers, Architects, Contract Administrators, Subcontractors, and Team Members

❂ 22nd - 23rd June
❂ Presented by Mahdi Goodarzi—fully accredited Forensic Planning Expert
❂ R6 950.00 ex VAT, including training material
❂ MS Teams
❂ Book your place NOW - training@ecs.co.za / +27 11 803 3008

Participants will:
· Gain confidence in planning and scheduling processes
· Understand key scheduling concepts
· Learn to develop, maintain, and update a schedule
· Utilise schedules as a management tool
· Improve schedule quality through review techniques

Course Outline:

Day 1:

Morning:

  • Introduction to Planning & Scheduling
  • Scheduling Concepts
  • Scope Definition & WBS

Afternoon:

  • Activity Sequencing
  • CPM Principles
  • Critical Path Analysis

Day 2:

Morning:

  • Activity Duration
  • Resource Loading and Levelling
  • Schedule Health.

Afternoon:

  • Schedule Review
  • Baseline Establishment
  • Schedule Updates

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This two-day online training is designed to empower contractors and employers with knowledge and tools for effective project planning. Our comprehensive course will help participants master scheduling, project tracking, and compliance with contractual obligations.

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