OVERVIEW

The Course addresses the latest knowledge in project planning and scheduling using Primavera. The aim of the Course is to deliver effective skills needed for understanding and practicing Project Planning as a career in construction. It is envisaged that the course will be of interest and ideal not only for Planners but also for Architects, Engineers, Designers, Quantity Surveyors, Project Managers and any individual involved in the construction management process.

COURSE CONTENT

The program consists of nine modules,
⦁ Module 1: Calendars,
⦁ Module 2: Works Breakdown Structure,
⦁ Module 3: Activities, Durations, and Start/End dates,
⦁ Module 4: Relationships,
⦁ Module 5: Constraints and Filters,
⦁ Module 6: Tracking Progress,
⦁ Module 7: Roles and Resources,
⦁ Module 8: Resource Optimization and Scheduling,
⦁Module 9: Utilities.

COURSE LENGTH

There is no prescribed duration of the Course. However, Two hours per day study will normally complete the Course in 3 months. However, the duration is directly depend on the time spent and effort given to studies.

STUDY PROCESS INCLUDES

⦁ Slide presentations
⦁ Viewing Videos
⦁ Question & Answer sessions
⦁ Working assignments on real life problems
⦁ Case Studies,
⦁ Project Assignments
⦁ Test paper after each module
⦁ Study material
⦁ Text Books / Extracts
⦁ Discussion forum

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Course participants are assessed on their performance in the,
⦁ Questions & Tests in Modules-30%,
⦁ Case Studies-10%,
⦁ Assignments-10%,
⦁ Course Work-15%,
⦁ Reports & Essays-8%,
⦁ Discussion Forum-5%,
⦁ Innovative ideas-7%,
⦁ Final Examination-15%.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

English Pass in IGCSE, and
IGCSE or similar with 6 subjects including Mathematics, and
An Engineering Qualification, or
⦁ 2 years experience as a Planning Engineer, or
⦁ 3 years experience in an Engineering office in a related activity, or
⦁ 5 years experience in a supervisory level in Construction.

Shown above are the minimum requirements to follow this Course. However, a Bachelors Degree will be desirable to follow the course at ease. Those who have differing qualifications and experience shall write to, registrar@academed.org, for exemptions or clearing any doubts prior to applying.

WHO HAS ALREADY FOLLOWED THE COURSE

A diverse range of individuals have been benefited from the Course. Among them were;

⦁ Engineers,
⦁ Project Managers,
⦁ Construction Managers,
⦁ Planning Engineers,
⦁ Quantity Surveyors,
⦁ Draftsmen,
⦁ Individuals seeking jobs as Planners.

WHAT IS INCLUDED WITH THE PROGRAM

⦁ Presentations.
⦁ Course Notes.
⦁ Course Work.
⦁ Case Studies.
⦁ Assignments.
⦁ Exercises from the Industry.
⦁ Videos for visual knowledge (where applicable).
⦁ Tutorials & corrected Answers.
⦁ Tests.
⦁ Discussions with other participants.
⦁ Final Exam.
⦁ Guide for consultation & guidance.
⦁ Relevant Books on the Subject in PDF form.
⦁ Transcripts.
⦁ Program Certificate printed in elegant parchment paper.
⦁ Recommendation letters to employers.
⦁ Free consultation for subject related queries for one year.
⦁ Enrollment into Academate Scheme.
⦁ Free Membership to the Academ-ED Association of Planners.
⦁ One year Free Subscription to ‘Planner” Magazine.

CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON COMPLETION

Diploma in Project Planning.

FEES & PAYMENT OPTIONS

This course has promotional discounts until July 31, 2021, for different payment options which are shown in Red below.

Registration Fee: $ 50.00.
Course Fee: $ 3,500.00 for nine modules.

Payment Options & the Course Fee for nine modules.

Option 1: Single Payment of $ 3,400.00, saving $ 100.00.
Pay discounted Fee of $ 2,720.00 and.

Option 2: Three installments of $ 1,210.00 each. Pay three discounted installments of $ 990.00.

Option 3: Module based nine payments of $ 430.00. Pay discounted Fee of $ 350.00 per module.

NEXT STEPS

Step – 1: Proceed to the Application for enrolment to this course,

Step – 2: If you have already submitted your Application and have received our email confirming the acceptance to the program, please proceed to the payment by selecting the desired payment option from above.

Upon receiving the confirmation of your payment from the payment processor, you will receive an email with a link to your course and the password.