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Managing Time and Resources

To understand the importance of managing time and other different types of resources

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  • Duration

    2 weeks

  • Weekly study

    3 hours
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This Topic builds upon the precedence planning considered in the first course, and looks at ways to manage the time dimension of the project. The critical path is an important indicator of time and progress: its potential to assist in the management of time will be explored.

Closely related to the critical path is the management of float. The different types of float are considered and critically analysed, particularly with respect to their effect on the time and other resource aspects of the project.

Developing the management of float, the Topic considers the use of Critical Chain Project Management (CCPM) which provides a method by which project time can be managed by managing the float in an integrated way. Methods of how to accelerate projects are considered, together with methods to achieve time/cost optimisation and to manage the trade-offs between time, cost and performance.

The technique of Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and its use to provide greater clarity in activity and overall duration estimates is examined.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

  • Demonstrate a systematic understanding of the systems, processes and techniques required to plan and control project.
  • Develop a critical insight into the use of a variety of techniques to enable effective planning and control of projects for effective management of all aspects of a project, including resources, time and cost
  • Asess data and information, and to critically evaluate its relevance and validity.
  • Assess problems and to synthesise a range of appropriate solutions, both recognised and innovative

Who is the course for?

For students enrolled on Anglia Ruskin University’s MSc Project Management Programme

Who will you learn with?

AU

Arvind Upadhyay

CH

Christian Henjewele

James Hull

I am an Online Content Technician for Anglia Ruskin University. I work collaboratively with academics in the creation and application of online content on our distance learning programmes.

Who developed the course?

Anglia Ruskin University

ARU is a global university with campuses across the East of England. They are passionate about transforming lives through innovative, inclusive and entrepreneurial education and research.

  • Established

    1858

  • Location

    Cambridge, UK

  • World ranking

    Top 350Source: Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018

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