Training Programme Construction Project Planning (CPP)
A training programme accredited by London College (UK). A golden opportunity for engineers to acquire advanced scheduling skills and manage resources and costs professionally.
Earn The CPP Certificate
Upcoming sessions
No dates announced yet
Become a Seasoned Planning Engineer
The programme aims to provide general scientific principles that scheduling engineers can rely on regardless of the size and type of project.
Effective Time Management
Creating and managing project schedules accurately.
Cost and Resource Management
Cost control, resource loading and resource levelling.
Performance Monitoring (EVM)
Using earned value management to assess progress.
Procurement Management
Scheduling of the purchasing and material supply phases.
Eng. Mona Ahmad Al-Amr
- Head of the Project Management Specialisation, Jordan Engineers Association.
- An expert in claims and contracts.
- Professional planning and scheduling engineer.
- Holds the PRINCE2 Practitioner certification.
Integrated Methodology
Practical steps to build and monitor a robust schedule.
Concepts and Fundamentals
Critical Path Method (CPM), Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), and defining activities and dependencies.
Planning and Resource Loading
Loading data, scheduling work values and effort, and Resource Levelling.
Scheduling the various phases
Scheduling of the design, procurement, construction and handover phases.
Monitoring and Evaluation
Updating the programme (Updated Schedule) under FIDIC contracts, and using Earned Value Management (EVM) for control.
Topic Details
Comprehensive coverage of 29 key points in the science of planning
Initial Preparation and Planning
Preparation & Initial Planning
- Definition of the works programme and its benefits.
- The Critical Path Method and the critical chain.
- The works programme in construction contracts: where do we start?
- Identifying risks associated with the project schedule.
- Construction methods and their relationship to the project programme.
- Work breakdown structure (WBS).
- Work programme activities and the original activity duration.
- The overall time for executing the works and the elements that make up the programme.
Upcoming sessions for this programme
Fees include training, course materials and the certificate. Fees vary by city and delivery mode.
No sessions are currently scheduled for this programme
Register your interest and the admissions team will contact you when the next session is scheduled, or request a dedicated run for your group.
Who is this programme for?
- Planning and monitoring engineers in contracting companies
- Project managers and technical office engineers
- Recently graduated engineers wishing to specialise in planning
- Employer representatives responsible for monitoring progress
What will you gain?
- Preparing the work breakdown structure (WBS) and activity sequencing
- Building the schedule and loading resources and costs using planning software
- Critical path analysis, float, and delay management
- Updating the schedule, preparing progress reports and forecasting completion
- Documenting delays and linking the schedule to contractual claims
On completion
Accredited certificate from Metropolis Institute (24 training hours)
Trainer
Eng. Mona Ahmad Al-Amr
Project Planning and Control
Entry Requirements, Assessment and Certificate
Entry requirements
- An engineering qualification; the programme suits recent engineering graduates wishing to specialise in planning as well as practitioners
- No prior scheduling experience is required; the programme starts from the core concepts (CPM and WBS)
- Basic familiarity with construction contracts is helpful in the module on the updated programme under FIDIC contracts
Assessment and certificate
- Assessment method
- Participants are assessed on attendance and the practical exercises: building the schedule and loading resources and costs in planning software, preparing the programme output report and evaluating progress using earned value management (EVM).
- Certificate
- The international Construction Project Planning (CPP) certificate accredited by London College - UK, together with an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute (24 training hours).
- Accrediting / partner body
- London College - UK
What the fee includes
- 24 training hours over one month with Eng. Mona Ahmad Al-Amr
- Programme course content covering 29 key points in planning
- Practical exercises in building the schedule and loading resources and costs in planning software
- A programme output report template and programme updating under FIDIC contracts
- The international CPP certificate accredited by London College - UK and a certificate of completion from Metropolis Institute
- For online training: access to the Metropolis learning platform and recorded lectures for review
Frequently asked questions about the programme
How many training hours are there, and how long is the programme?
24 training hours delivered in evening lectures on two to three days a week; the exact dates for each session are announced in the schedule above.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the programme?
Yes. Participants who meet the attendance and assessment requirements receive an accredited certificate of completion from Metropolis Training Institute, issued in digital form; a printed copy can be requested from the branch.
What is the language of training?
Lectures are delivered in Arabic, with terminology and reference materials in English where the subject requires it. Legal English and translation programmes are conducted in both languages.
What is the difference between in-person and live online training?
Online training is streamed live via the Metropolis learning platform with the same trainer, the same material and the same interaction, and lectures are recorded for later review. In-person training is held in the training halls of our branches in Riyadh, Amman and Baghdad.
How do I pay?
Once your seat is confirmed, you will receive an email containing a secure online payment link or an invoice for bank transfer in the name of the individual or the organisation. Discounts are available for groups and organisations nominating more than one participant.
Can the programme be held at our organisation?
Yes. All programmes are available as customised in-house training at your premises or remotely, with examples and case studies adapted to your organisation's sector. Contact us via the Corporate Training page.
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