Planning Academy Launch

 

Hi Fellow Planners

At long last I have got the Planning Academy website ready for launch.

Please go to:

www.planning-academy.co.uk

Here you will find interactive training modules on such topics as:

Basic Planning for Builders

Modules 1 - 10

Based on Asta PowerProject v 11

 1.         Icons

Selection and application of the most common and really useful icons in the toolbar.

 2.         Codes

Using simple colour codes to arrange the tasks in levels 1 to 4 and practical usage.

 3.         Calendars

            Setting up calendars and work patterns without using the wizards.

 4.         Linking Tasks

Correct method of logic linkage – how to avoid bad habits and create true critical paths.

 5.         Bottom Up Planning

            Quick demonstration of proper bottom up planning methods.

 6.         Critical Path & Float

            Demonstration of how criticality works and use of float.  

 7.         Project Views

            How to use project views and make best use of them.

 8.         Using Filters

            How to set up filters and make best use of them

 9.         Baselines

            What they do and what they are for.

 10.       Progress Reporting

            Demonstration of a simple method of progress reporting.

Basic Principles of Delay Analysis

Modules 1 - 8

Based on Asta PowerProject v 11

1.         Building Blocks

Setting up Baseline Programmes – As Built Programmes – Event Schedules

2.         Impacted As Planned

Description of method – advantages and disadvantages – working models

 3.         As Built But For (Collapsed As Built)

Description of method – advantages and disadvantages – working models

 4.         Time Impact Analysis

Description of method – advantages and disadvantages – working models

 5.         As Planed v As Built

Description of method – advantages and disadvantages – working models

 6.         Time Slice or Windows

            Brief description of history and use – Why it should not be used.

 7.         Concurrency

            Working models of the three Scenario’s

 8.         Narratives

            How to create a simple but effective narrative

There are also modules on advanced planning methods.

Please let me know what you think of it.

Best regards

Mike Testro