CPM and PERT Project Scheduling and Network Analysis Practice

Efficient project management relies on precise scheduling, and mastering network analysis is key to delivering projects on time. This text-based course helps you build a solid foundation in Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) through clear explanations and structured practice scenarios. You will transition from understanding basic project management terminology to confidently calculating critical paths, float times, and project completion probabilities. What you'll learn: Understand the core concepts of project network diagrams, activities, and events; Calculate early start, early finish, late start, and late finish times for any project schedule; Identify the critical path and calculate total float, free float, and independent float; Apply PERT three-point estimation to determine expected activity durations and standard deviations; Determine project completion probabilities using normal distribution concepts; Analyze real-world scheduling scenarios through step-by-step written practice problems. The course begins with foundational definitions and network rules before guiding you through progressively challenging scheduling calculations and analysis techniques. This course is designed for beginners in project management, operations research, or engineering scheduling, with no prior advanced mathematical prerequisites required. Start reading today to sharpen your project scheduling and network analysis skills.