CRITICAL PATH METHOD - PMP Tools And Techniques

Description

Critical Path Method

It is the method used to determine the flexibility of a schedule and estimate the minimum duration of a project.

It is an independently-used project management tool.

Where it is Used

Process Groups

Planning

Monitoring & Controlling

Knowledge Areas

Project Schedule Mgmt.

Activities

Develop Schedule

Control Schedule

Process Group	Knowledge Area	Activity
Planning	Project Schedule Mgmt.	Develop Schedule
Monitoring & Controlling	Project Schedule Mgmt.	Control Schedule

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