Overview
Learners of the Construction Scheduling course offered by Coursera in partnership with Columbia University will discover the key project scheduling techniques and procedures including; how to create a network diagram, how to define the importance of the critical path in a project network, and defining project activities float. Also covered are the fundamentals of Bar Charts, Precedence Diagrams, Activity on Arrow, PERT, Range Estimating, and linear project operations and the line of balance.
Skills you will gain
- Schedule
- Linear Scheduling Method
- Program Evaluation And Review Technique (PERT)
- Critical Path Method
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Courses include:
- Construction Scheduling
- Bar (Gantt) Charts
- Activity Precedence Diagrams
- Types of Construction Activity Relationships
- Forward and Backward Pass Calculations
- Critical Path
- Activity Floats
- Understanding Work Dates and Calendar Dates
- Activity on Arrow
- Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) and Range Estimating
- The Role of the Scheduler in Construction Management
- Linear Construction Operations and Line of Balance
- Technology Applications for Scheduling
- Scheduling for Large Programs
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Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Civil Engineering & Construction View 10 other Short Courses in Civil Engineering & Construction in United StatesExplore more key information
Visit programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Beginner Level
- There is no prior knowledge that is needed; however, basic understanding of how to view working calendars and mathematics calculations is benefitial
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International
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FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 1 days.
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Funding
Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.