PERT and CPM for Industrial Engineering and Project Scheduling

Managing complex engineering projects requires precise scheduling, risk assessment, and resource management. This comprehensive text-based course provides a clear pathway from foundational network concepts to advanced project optimization using Project Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) and Critical Path Method (CPM). You will develop a strong analytical foundation, learning how to model project workflows, determine critical timelines, and make data-driven scheduling decisions. Through detailed written explanations and step-by-step numerical examples, you will master the mathematical mechanics behind project control. What you'll learn: Understand foundational network rules, activity relationships, and event-based planning; Calculate critical paths, floats, and slack times to identify project bottlenecks; Apply probabilistic PERT formulas to estimate project completion dates under uncertainty; Analyze cost-time trade-offs through systematic project crashing techniques; Practice solving complex industrial engineering scheduling problems with detailed written walkthroughs; Explore modern scheduling software logic and hybrid project management frameworks. The course begins with essential definitions and diagramming rules before moving into forward and backward pass calculations, probability analysis, and resource optimization. It is ideal for engineering students, project planners, and candidates preparing for technical competitive exams. No prior scheduling experience is required. Start reading today to master the mathematical core of modern project scheduling and industrial engineering.