Project Scheduling in Real Estate
Efficient project scheduling is the backbone of successful real estate development. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn to plan, schedule, and monitor real estate projects using Microsoft Project. Through a realistic case study, you’ll translate feasibility results into a structured project plan, define tasks, allocate resources, set dependencies, and track progress.
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Microsoft Project™
- Intermediate
- 2025
- English
Course description
Welcome to the Project Scheduling in Real Estate Course.
In this course, learners will master key tools and features of Microsoft Project essential for real estate development scheduling and control. You’ll learn to create and structure project calendars, task lists, and work breakdown structures (WBS); define task dependencies, lead and lag times, and milestones; allocate resources and manage resource leveling; use Gantt charts to visualize timelines; identify and monitor the critical path; track progress and variances; and generate professional reports for stakeholders. You’ll also explore practical tools such as baselining, task constraints, custom views, and earned value analysis to assess project performance and maintain control throughout the real estate project lifecycle.
What you'll learn
- Introduction
- ...and more
Software Access
Pre-requisite
To get the most out of Project Scheduling in Real Estate, learners should have:
Basic Real Estate Knowledge
- Familiarity with property types (residential, commercial, mixed-use)
- Understanding of development stages (feasibility, design, construction, handover)
Project Management Fundamental
- Awareness of tasks, timelines, milestones, and dependencies
- Basic understanding of project scheduling concepts (critical path, resource allocation)
Microsoft Project or Excel Skills
- Basic Excel skills are helpful for importing data or integrating financial schedules
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project is a plus but not required; course is beginner-friendly
Completion of Feasibility/Financial Modeling (Recommended)
Having completed the course on Real Estate Financial Modeling with Excel is highly recommended so that learners can directly apply the project’s feasibility data to scheduling and resource planning
Analytical Mindset
- Ability to work with timelines, numbers, and structured data
- Willingness to apply concepts practically through exercises and a project-based case study. This ensures learners can translate feasibility results into actionable, realistic schedules, building a complete project plan from start to finish.
What you will be guided to produce
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the course work?
The course combines guided video lessons with hands-on practice. You will spend approximately 12 hours learning and 12 hours applying what you learn through practical exercises and a project.
When can I start, and is the schedule flexible?
You can start when it suits you and choose how to distribute your study time. We recommend 3 hours a day for 8 days, but you can use a different schedule as long as you complete the course within the 30-day access period.
What happens if I don't finish within 30 days?
Your video access expires after 30 days. If you need more time, you can enrol again to continue your training with a new access period.
Do I need to own the software?
Not necessarily. You can use your own licensed software or an available trial or demo version. Where complimentary software access is provided, we may provide temporary access to SaaS software or a virtual machine for standalone software, depending on the course.
What do I receive when I complete the course?
You will complete practical project work and receive a THREEinEIGHT certificate or badge upon meeting the course completion requirements. Your completed project can also be used as evidence of your practical skills and added to your portfolio.
Can I get a refund?
Refunds are available subject to the conditions in our Refund Policy. Please review the policy before purchasing the course.
$6.9
This course includes
- Lectures ≈ 12 hours
- Practice ≈ 12 hours
- Course Category Project Management
- Max. Duration 30 days
- Badge Yes
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