The Art of Setting up the WBS

  • 0.5 day
  • Leixlip
  • Classroom

The Work Breakdown Structure forms the backbone of an integrated schedule. How do you set up an effective WBS? Should you choose a product-oriented of action-oriented WBS? In this module, the most important theoretical background of setting up a WBS is discussed, after which participants themselves get to work translating a schedule of requirements into an adequate and effective Work Breakdown Structure.

This module is part of the step Foundation of the Project Controls education programme.

Subjects

  • Using a PBS and/ or WBS
  • Setting up an effective WBS
  • Work-oriented vs. product-oriented WBS
  • Preparing work packages

Preliminary training

Although no specific prior knowledge is required, we recommend completing this course in combination with the module “Principles of Project Controls”(which are planned together on 1 day).

Certificate

After completing this module you will receive a Primaned Academy certificate.

Pricing

€ 247.50,- ex. V.A.T. / including training materials, drinks and lunch.

Course dates

  • Various groups of fellow students with a competent and active teacher

    Jordy, Project planner, Royal van Lent Shipyard

  • Clear examples

    Shauni, Project Scheduler, Dow Chemical

Teachers of this course

  • Stefan Hollak PhD

  • Mark Schenk

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