PMI Scheduling Professional

Course details

PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP) Certification:

PMI’s Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® credential is designed to address the growing complexity and diversity in project management. This globally recognized certification highlights your expertise in developing and maintaining project schedules while demonstrating core knowledge in all areas of project management. The PMI-SP® certification fills the critical need for a specialist role in project scheduling.

The PMI-SP® is a vendor-neutral credential that validates your unique skills and competence in the field of project scheduling. By earning this certification, you showcase your ability to effectively manage project timelines, a vital aspect of successful project management.

Course Objectives:

Upon completion of the PMI-SP® course, participants will be able to:

• Construct project network diagrams to identify the sequence of work.
• Develop and compress schedules using various methods.
• Assign resources effectively to establish a realistic baseline schedule.
• Perform schedule analysis and recommend corrective actions to ensure project alignment.
• Create readable and reliable project reports for stakeholder updates.
• Fulfill the 30-hour formal project management training requirement for PMI-SP® certification.
• Gain familiarity with the examination format and question styles.
• Identify successful scheduling techniques and analyze the scheduling approach.
• Construct robust project network diagrams and develop schedule estimates.
• Establish procedures for maintaining and updating the project schedule.
• Conduct schedule-based Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and define performance measurement frequency and detail.

Who Should Attend?

The PMI-SP® certification is essential for professionals aiming to demonstrate their specialized skills in project scheduling. This training is suitable for:

• Project managers
• Schedule managers and analysts
• Team leaders and project team members
• Anyone interested in enhancing their knowledge of scheduling within a project environment

By obtaining the PMI-SP credential, you will become an invaluable asset to your organization and highlight your specialized scheduling expertise to potential employers.

Eligibility Criteria:

To qualify for the PMI-SP® certification, candidates must meet the following prerequisites:

• A four-year degree (bachelor's or equivalent) with at least 3,500 hours of project scheduling experience and 30 hours of project scheduling education.
  OR
• A secondary diploma (high school or equivalent) with a minimum of 5,000 hours of project scheduling experience and 40 hours of project scheduling education.

Benefits of Attending:

• Recognizes your level of expertise in project scheduling.
• Validates your understanding of globally recognized best practices in scheduling.
• Promotes a common language within the scheduling niche of project management.
• Enhances the recognition of specialized credentials in the project management field.
• Contributes to the ongoing expansion of project management as a discipline with distinct areas of specialization.

Certification Renewal:
The PMI-SP® certification is valid for three years from the date of issue. Certification holders must renew their credential to maintain its validity.

To earn your PMI Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP)® credential, you must meet the experience and education requirements and pass the PMI-SP® examination, which consists of 170 multiple-choice questions.