Course Description
Introduction to Planning | 1308
$450
Duration: Self-Paced
Self Paced Online Module
Software required to complete the exercises in this course: Microsoft Excel
Adobe Acrobat (PDF Viewer) and Additional Computer Monitor
Please contact us at training@tepco.us for any questions you may have.

Course curriculum
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1
Course Introduction
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Welcome to Introduction to Planning
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Course Introduction
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2
Section 01: Introduction to Planning
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Purpose and Objectives
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1.1 Opportunities Beyond the Plan
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1.2 Exposure to Planning and Scheduling Programs
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1.3 Planner Roles and Responsibilities
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1.4 Planning Life Cycle
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1.5 The Planner’s Impact
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1.6 The Plan
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Section 01 Review Questions
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3
Section 02: Scope Development
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Purpose and Objectives
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2.1 Doghouse Project Overview
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2.2 Origins of Work-Scope
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2.3 Scope Validation or Challenge
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2.4 Scope Freeze
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Section 02 Review Questions
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4
Section 03: Planning Preparation
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Purpose and Objectives
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3.1 Planner Q&A
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3.2 Planner's Toolbox
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3.3 Planning Premise
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Section 03 Review Questions
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5
Section 04: Documentation
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Purpose and Objectives
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4.1 Documentation
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4.2 Inspection Documents
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4.3 Engineering Documents
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Section 04 Review Questions
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6
Section 05: Field Walk
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Purpose and Objectives
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5.1 Field Walk Checklist
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5.2 Field Walk Do’s and Don’ts
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Section 05 Review Questions
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7
Section 06: Documentation Mark-Ups
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Purpose and Objectives
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6.1 Marking Up Drawings
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6.2 Picture Template Mark-Ups
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Section 06 Review Questions
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8
Section 07: Plan Estimating and Formats
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Purpose and Objectives
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7.1 (WBS) Work Breakdown Structures
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7.2 Planning Specific Equipment
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7.3 Estimating Individual Activities
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7.4 Planning Formats in the Petrochemical Environment
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7.5 Coding, Craft & Other Critical Components
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7.6 Planning Effect on Cost and Scheduling
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Section 07 Review Questions
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Terminology
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Industry Acronyms
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10
Final Exam Information
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Course Completion and How to Access the Final Exam
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