APA.EPC Planning & Scheduling FREE

Understanding Scheduling Practices for EPC projects

COURSE OVERVIEW

This is a SELF PACE COURSE. We share our methodology of analysis when reviewing schedules. This EPC training leads you through the concepts of Breakdown Structures [WBS], EPC Rolling Wave Planning, Engineering Deliverables in EPC with EVM demo, and many more videos coming soon. You'll develop a thorough understanding of how to plan and schedule.

Learn:

  • A good understanding of Break Down Structures
  • Gain insight on applicable methodologies like Rolling Wave Planning
  • Get a in dept understanding of Engineering Logic in an EPC environment.
  • Understand Engineering Logic
  • Schedule Misapplication [True Best Practices] *New
  • Earned Value Concepts *New


COURSE DETAILS

Understanding Breakdown Structures

  • I provide guidance in:
    • Work Breakdown Structures
    • Phase Breakdown Structures
    • Discipline Breakdown Structures
    • Organization Breakdown Structures
    • 3D Breakdowns
    • intro to 4D Planning
EPC Rolling Wave Planning
  • EPC Stage Gates
  • Schedule Level Definitions
  • CPM Granularity
  • Industry Definitions & Best Practices
  • Proper development through stages
  • and more
Engineering Deliverables in EPC
  • Demonstration:
    • Understanding of Engineering Logic in an EPC environment.
    • Understand Engineering Logic
    • Resource loading engineering deliverables
    • Use activity weight factors
    • Top Down estimation

Schedule Misapplications [true Best Practices] *NEW

  • History of project controls
  • True references to Industry Best Practices
  • Download Scheduling Industry Best Practices available

Earned Value Concepts *NEW

  • History of Earned Value
  • Explanation of Earned Value Calculations
  • True references to Industry Best Practices
  • Download Earned Value Industry Best Practices available


Your Instructor


Cesar Ramos
Cesar Ramos

Oracle P6 & Risk Training & Consulting

Project Controls SME

Career experience spent in the industry of Oil & Gas. Beginning from construction, then worked into engineering and front end engineering of Onshore, Offshore & Subsea work. 20 years in Project Controls responsibilities covered Planning/Scheduling, Risk Analysis, Progress Measurement, Earned Value, Cost Control, Procurement, and Estimating. He dedicated the ½ his career pursuing the expert level knowledge of advanced Planning/Scheduling methodologies & the future of Earned Value.

Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
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What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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