Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
373 road 112, First Industrial Area, Unit No.: 1 Al Jubail 35717 - 7043 KSA
© 2025 BK Consultancy & Training
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Jubail Industrial City, Saudi Arabia
373 road 112, First Industrial Area, Unit No.: 1 Al Jubail 35717 - 7043 KSA
© 2025 BK Consultancy & Training
All rights reserved.
A PSP is a skilled planning and scheduling professional with advanced experience in maintenance & project planning, and developing, monitoring, updating, forecasting, and analyzing integrated maintenance & project schedules.
The PSP leads the planning and scheduling process within the AACE International Total Cost Management (TCM) framework. A PSP is able to communicate effectively with all maintenance & project stakeholders, both internal and external.
AACE International is the premier professional association for cost engineering and total cost management. They empower professionals in 100+ countries with the tools, certifications, and resources needed to lead successful projects from start to finish. Whether you're focused on cost estimating, scheduling, risk management, or project planning, maintenance planning AACE sets the global benchmark for technical excellence and industry best practices.
Understand the core concepts, methodologies, and standards associated with maintenance and project planning & scheduling.
Develop and manage detailed maintenance & project schedules, including critical path method (CPM), resource leveling, and schedule compression techniques.
Utilize maintenance & project management software tools to create, update, and monitor maintenance & project schedules.
Analyze maintenance & project performance and make recommendations for schedule improvements.
Prepare effectively for the PSP certification exam, understanding the format, content, and best strategies for success.
This course is ideal for:
1. Maintenance & Project Managers,
2. Maintenance & Project Engineers,
3. Maintenance & Project Planners,
4. Maintenance & Project Schedulers,
5. Cost engineers, and
6. Maintenance & Project Control professionals
BK Management Team believe that learning is not only about acquiring technical skills, it is also about learning behaviors & Competencies that are desirable for work in plant operation & maintenance critical dimensions. Our holistic teaching develops our delegates' personal effectiveness to function both as an individual and as a team player. The course delivery & modes of instruction will incorporate theory , practical skills and Q&A sessions.
To enhance learning outcomes, theory sessions will comprise classroom based lecture that will intersperse with interactive discussions, scenario-based, case-study, group exercises, video clips, power point slides, learners' Guide and the application of various tools which will be provided to help in the delegates and participants of the learning’s objectives. With successful implementation of the learnt skills they are bound to enhance Individual & Organizational growth.
For online / Interactive Virtual sessions, Delegate should have a stable & good Internet connection on his Laptop.
1.1 Input & Data
1.1.1 Contract Requirements
1.1.2 Identification of stakeholders
1.1.3 Constructability methods
1.2 Considerations & Constraints
1.2.1 Identification of resources
1.2.2 Value Engineering
1.2.3 Stakeholder Considerations
1.2.4 Project Variables
1.3 Planning Output & Deliverables
1.3.1 Define Scope of Work
1.3.2 Soft and Hard Logic
1.3.3 Define Project Plan
1.3.4 Phase Definition
1.3.5 Establish WBS
1.3.6 Establish OBS
1.3.7 Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
1.3.8 Sequencing and Phase Relationships
1.3.9 Review by Stakeholders
1.3.10 Cost Estimate Development
1.3.11 Baseline Plan
1.3.12 Periodic Forecasts
1.3.13 Risk and Recovery Plan
2.1 Input & Data
2.1.1 Define Scope of Work
2.1.2 Define Project Goals
2.1.3 Define Project Plan
2.1.4 Phase Definition
2.1.5 Establish WBS
2.2 Creating Schedule
2.2.1 Types of Schedules
2.2.2 Activities
2.2.3 Duration
2.2.4 Relationships
2.2.5 Constraints & Calendars
2.2.6 Cost & Resource Loading
2.2.7 Milestones
2.2.8 Schedule Quality Analysis & Compliance Review
2.2.9 Schedule Basis Documentation
2.3 Maintain Schedule
Output & Deliverables
2.3.2 Tracking Schedule Progress
2.3.3 Cost & Resource Management
2.3.4 Schedule Change Management
2.3.5 Acceleration
2.3.6 Schedule Maintenance Feedback
2.4 Output & Deliverables
2.4.1 Control Level Schedules
2.4.2 Variances & Trends
2.4.3 Schedule Analysis
2.4.4 Schedule Forecasts
2.4.5 Constructability Review
2.4.6 Progress Reports Reviews
2.4.7 Recovery Schedules
2.4.8 Management Summary
Practice Diagram Questions
Out of Sequence
Free Float
Practice Diagram Questions
Memo Writing
Memo Objective
Memo Writing Sections
Two practice exercises
Explanation of Recommended Practice Guides
RP 10S-90: Cost Engineering Terminology
RP: 14R-90: Required Skills and Knowledge of Planning and Scheduling
Grand Diagram Question
Network calculations for SS and FF relationships diagrams
Network Diagram with Crashing Cost – Practice Question
Earned Value Formulas – Practice Question
General Practice Questions
Step-by-step answer for key questions
8 years of industry-related experience, or
4 years of industry-related experience + 4 years of industry-related college degree.
Adherence to AACE's Canons of Ethics.
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