Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) Practice Exam

The Planning & Scheduling Professional (PSP) is a certification that shows expertise in project planning and scheduling. It shows that a person can create realistic project timelines, allocate resources efficiently, and manage project tasks to meet deadlines. This certification is ideal for project managers, planners, and professionals responsible for coordinating complex projects in industries such as construction, engineering, and manufacturing.

Recognized globally, the PSP certification helps professionals stand out in project management roles. By earning this credential, individuals demonstrate the ability to develop project schedules, track progress, and identify potential delays. Organizations benefit from certified professionals who can improve project efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure timely delivery of project goals.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Project Planners
• Project Schedulers
• Project Controls Engineers
• Construction Managers
• Planning Engineers
• Project Managers

Skills Required

• Project Planning and Scheduling
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Analysis
• Resource Allocation and Leveling
• Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Risk Management
• Change Management
• Communication and Reporting

Knowledge Gained

• Integrated Project Scheduling
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development
• Schedule Development and Control
• Time Impact Analysis
• Project Performance Monitoring
• Forecasting and Reporting Techniques
• Ethical and Professional Standards in Project Controls

Course Outline

The Planning and Scheduling Professional  PSP Exam covers the following topics - 

Domain 1- Planning & Scheduling Knowledge (56 questions)

• Planning data, inputs, and constraints
• Planning deliverables and documentation
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS)
• Responsibility Assignment Matrix (RAM)
• Control accounts, estimates, and baselines
• Schedule development philosophy and activity types
• Estimating durations, sequencing, and schedule basis documentation
• Critical Path Method (CPM), float, constraints, and calendars
• Schedule quality analysis and resource scheduling

Domain 2- Practical Exercise (29 questions)

• Scenario-based exercise requiring schedule development and analysis
• Application of planning and scheduling principles in a simulated project

Domain 3- Planning & Scheduling Applications (34 questions)

• Building, maintaining, and managing schedules
• Updating, forecasting, and analyzing schedules
• Earned value management and performance metrics
• Change management, schedule compression, and delay analysis
• Schedule outputs and deliverables