Certification Programs Credits and CPD Points

Gold Seal Program credits and BC Housing CPD points

Course hours can be used towards the Gold Seal Certification application for credits, subject to credit approval upon review. Note: every 6 hours of learning equals 1 Gold Seal credit. See the total hours for this course in the Curriculum section below. BC Housing CPD - 42 points. Minimum passing mark requirement of 75%.
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Upon completion of this course

You will have a solid foundation to complete the important aspects of project planning and control:

  • Project Planning and Scheduling

    The fundamentals of project planning and scheduling, including understanding the project life cycle, developing project objectives and scope, and defining project deliverables and milestones.

  • Developing and Managing a Project Schedule

    The development of a project schedule using Gantt charts, how to define project tasks and dependencies, and how to estimate task durations and resources.

  • Project Cost Estimation and Control

    How to estimate project costs and resources, how to develop a project cost breakdown structure, and how to create a project budget.

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... project planning and control.

Essential elements of project planning and scheduling, include understanding the project life cycle, developing project objectives and scope, defining project deliverables and milestones, creating a project schedule, estimating project costs and resources, allocating and managing project resources, and monitoring and controlling project progress..
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Course curriculum

Estimated time to complete this course: 42 hours.

    1. 1.0 Welcome

    2. 1.1 Course Overview and Target Audience

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    3. 1.2 Detailed Course Outline and Structure

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    4. 1.3 Required Pre-requisites and Time Investment

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    5. 1.4 Assessment and Certification Information

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    6. 1.5 Content Format

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    7. 1.6 General Knowledge Assignment

    1. 2.0 Introduction

    2. 2.1 Overview of Project Planning and Scheduling

    3. 2.1 Overview of Project Planning and Scheduling - Quiz

    4. 2.2 Understanding the Project Life Cycle

    5. 2.2 Understanding the Project Life Cycle - Quiz

    6. 2.3 Developing Project Objectives and Scope

    7. 2.3 Developing Project Objectives and Scope - Quiz

    8. 2.4 Defining Project Deliverables and Milestones

    9. 2.4 Defining Project Deliverables and Milestones - Quiz

    10. 2.5 Assignment

    1. 3.0 Introduction

    2. 3.1 Understanding the Importance of Project Scheduling

    3. 3.1 Understanding the Importance of Project Scheduling - Quiz

    4. 3.2 Defining Project Tasks and Dependencies

    5. 3.2 Defining Project Tasks and Dependencies - Quiz

    6. 3.3 Estimating Task Durations and Resources

    7. 3.3 Estimating Task Durations and Resources - Quiz

    8. 3.4 Creating a Project Schedule Using Gantt Charts

    9. 3.4 Creating a Project Schedule using Gantt Charts - Quiz

    10. 3.5 Assignment

    1. 4.0 Introduction

    2. 4.1 Understanding Project Cost Estimation

    3. 4.1 Understanding Project Cost Estimation - Quiz

    4. 4.2 Developing a Project Cost Breakdown Structure

    5. 4.2 Developing a Project Cost Breakdown Structure - Quiz

    6. 4.3 Estimating Project Costs and Resources

    7. 4.3 Estimating Project Costs and Resources - Quiz

    8. 4.4 Creating a Project Budget

    9. 4.4 Creating a Project Budget - Quiz

    10. 4.5 Assignment

    1. 5.0 Introduction

    2. 5.1 Understanding Project Resources

    3. 5.1 Understanding Project Resources - Quiz

    4. 5.2 Allocating Project Resources and Managing Resource Constraints

    5. 5.2 Allocating Project Resources and Managing Resource Constraints - Quiz

    6. 5.3 Managing Project Resource Availability and Utilization

    7. 5.3 Managing Project Resource Availability and Utilization - Quiz

    8. 5.4 Monitoring and Managing Project Resource Costs

    9. 5.4 Monitoring and Managing Project Resource Costs - Quiz

    10. 5.5 Assignment

    1. 6.0 Introduction

    2. 6.1 Understanding Project Monitoring and Control

    3. 6.1 Understanding Project Monitoring and Control - Quiz

    4. 6.2 Tracking Project Progress and Performance

    5. 6.2 Tracking Project Progress and Performance - Quiz

    6. 6.3 Identifying and Managing Project Risks and Issues

    7. 6.3 Identifying and Managing Project Risks and Issues - Quiz

    8. 6.4 Managing Project Changes and Updates

    9. 6.4 Managing Project Changes and Updates - Quiz

    10. 6.5 Assignment

About this course

  • $553.00
  • 61 lessons

Collaboration is essential

The benefit of timely feedback

All lessons have a dedicated discussion section so you can ask questions, see previously answered questions, interact with other course participants and your instructor. You do not have to go through this learning journey alone or have to ponder on unanswered questions.
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A word from the training platform creator

Doina Dobre, P.Eng., GSC

Effective project planning and scheduling involves organizing and managing resources, activities, timelines, and budgets to ensure project objectives are met within a specified timeframe and budget. The process involves a systematic approach to project management that includes identifying project requirements, developing a project plan, and executing the plan while closely monitoring and controlling progress. A well-planned project can improve efficiency, increase productivity, reduce risk, enhance communication and collaboration, and ultimately result in successful project delivery. Effective planning and scheduling can also help manage stakeholder expectations, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and promote accountability among project team members.
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Cost-effective course bundle.

Buy all courses in the BC Housing CPD approved credits bundle and save 45% off the individual courses price. Click on the bundle photo to see what courses are included.