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Project Scheduling

Estimate Activity Durations

Hamid Aougab

In this guided project you will learn how estimate the durations of your project activities. You will estimate the duration of your project activities, using techniques such as Expert Judgment, Analogy, and Parametric Estimation. Once you have developed a WBS (see Guided Project: Creating a WBS, for how to create one), and decompose the work packages (lowest elements in the WBS) into the necessary activities (See Guided Project: Creating a Project Network Diagram), you can use the bottom up estimation technique. To improve the accuracy of your estimate you will learn how to use the three-point estimation technique, taking into account risk and uncertainty. You will also learn how use statistics to come up with an Interval Estimate with a up to a 99% confidence level.

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In this guided project you will learn how estimate the durations of your project activities. You will estimate the duration of your project activities, using techniques such as Expert Judgment, Analogy, and Parametric Estimation. Once you have developed a WBS (see Guided Project: Creating a WBS, for how to create one), and decompose the work packages (lowest elements in the WBS) into the necessary activities (See Guided Project: Creating a Project Network Diagram), you can use the bottom up estimation technique. To improve the accuracy of your estimate you will learn how to use the three-point estimation technique, taking into account risk and uncertainty. You will also learn how use statistics to come up with an Interval Estimate with a up to a 99% confidence level.

Note: This project works best for learners who are based in the North America region. We’re currently working on providing the same experience in other regions.

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Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations
In this guided project you will learn how estimate the durations of your project activities. You will estimate the duration of your project activities, using techniques such as Expert Judgment, Analogy, and Parametric Estimation. Once you have developed a WBS (see Guided Project: Creating a WBS, for how to create one), and decompose the work packages (lowest elements in the WBS) into the necessary activities (See Guided Project: Creating a Project Network Diagram), you can use the bottom up estimation technique. To improve the accuracy of your estimate you will learn how to use the three-point estimation technique, taking into account risk and uncertainty. You will also learn how use statistics to come up with an Interval Estimate with a up to a 99% confidence level.

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Know what's good
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Develops foundational project management skills, which are essential for success in a variety of industries
Provides hands-on practice in estimating project activity durations, a crucial skill for project managers
Leverages industry-standard techniques like Expert Judgment, Analogy, and Parametric Estimation for accurate estimations
Emphasizes risk and uncertainty considerations in estimation, ensuring more realistic and reliable results
Taught by industry experts with practical experience in project management

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Detailed project duration estimating

learners say this course on detailing project duration estimates is effective and helpful for project enthusiasts without prior experience, especially those who enjoy an in-depth approach. According to students, the course is well organized and time well spent. Overall, this course is well received with very few negative reviews.
Content is well-organized and in-depth
"The Course is brilliant for beginners but i found it a bit too slow for my liking"
"I would've also liked if he went into standard deviations more in-depth instead of the simplistic approach in the course"
Course is helpful
"Effective mini course"
"very helpful"
"Good job."
Helpful for project enthusiasts without experience
"This guided project is good for the project enthusiast without prior experience on project scheduling."
"I enjoyed it, Why don't you try out yourself."
The audio quality was difficult to understand
"Course was nice, but there is a need to change the speaker voice quality is not nice and not easy to understand."

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Learners who complete Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Project Manager
Project Managers estimate the duration of project activities and manage uncertainty risks on a regular basis. This course will help build a strong foundation in the area of project estimation, which will be highly valuable to any manager in the field.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts use estimation techniques in order to gauge the amount of time and resources that will be needed to implement a new project. This course will help budding Business Analysts develop the skills needed for mapping out the appropriate duration for each project activity.
Quality Assurance Manager
Quality Assurance Managers use parametric estimation to determine quality standards for products and services. This course will provide a solid foundation in the three-point estimation technique, a concept that will be highly useful for Quality Assurance Managers.
Construction Manager
Construction Managers have to estimate the duration of project activities in order to calculate costs and create a project schedule. This course will help Construction Managers refine their estimation techniques for determining the time needed for construction activities.
Product Manager
Product Managers often use analogy-based estimation to estimate the time needed for project activities. This course will help Product Managers hone their estimation skills in order to create better project timelines.
Software Developer
Software Developers may use bottom-up estimation to determine the time needed for coding activities. This course will provide Software Developers with the tools to estimate activities and ensure timely project completion.
Event Planner
Event Planners regularly use expert judgment to estimate the duration of project activities. This course will help Event Planners refine their estimation techniques to ensure events run smoothly.
Program Manager
Program Managers must be able to estimate the duration of program activities in order to create an accurate project plan. This course will teach Program Managers advanced estimation techniques that can be used to improve project timelines.
Financial Analyst
Financial Analysts use parametric estimation to forecast future financial performance. This course will provide Financial Analysts with the skills needed to accurately estimate project activities and improve their forecasting models.
Management Consultant
Management Consultants use three-point estimation to evaluate project risk and uncertainty. This course will provide Management Consultants with the skills needed to estimate project activities and identify potential risks.
Operations Manager
Operations Managers use bottom-up estimation to determine the time needed for operational activities. This course will provide Operations Managers with the skills needed to estimate project activities and improve operational efficiency.
Sales Manager
Sales Managers may use analogy-based estimation to estimate the time needed for sales activities. This course will provide Sales Managers with the skills needed to estimate project activities and create better sales plans.
Marketing Manager
Marketing Managers may use expert judgment to estimate the duration of marketing activities. This course will help Marketing Managers refine their estimation techniques to ensure successful marketing campaigns.
Human Resources Manager
Human Resources Managers may use three-point estimation to evaluate project risk and uncertainty. This course will provide Human Resources Managers with the skills needed to estimate project activities and identify potential risks.
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistants may use analogy-based estimation to estimate the time needed for administrative tasks. This course will provide Administrative Assistants with the skills needed to estimate project activities and improve their time management.

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We've selected eight books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Project Scheduling: Estimate Activity Durations.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Primavera P6, a popular project management software program. It covers all aspects of the program, from basic scheduling to advanced project management techniques.
This textbook provides a comprehensive overview of project management. It covers all aspects of the project management process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of estimating and costing for civil engineering projects. It covers all aspects of the estimating process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of project management. It covers all aspects of the project management process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of construction scheduling and control. It covers all aspects of the scheduling process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the PMBOK® Guide. It covers all aspects of the project management process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.
Provides a comprehensive overview of project management. It covers all aspects of the project management process, from project planning to project closeout. It valuable resource for students and professionals alike.

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