Hi Fellow Planners
At long last I have got the Planning Academy website ready for launch.
Please go to:
www.planning-academy.co.uk [1]
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