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About this course
A project schedule is more useful when you understand which dependencies control its finish date. Dean A. Sheppard’s focused primer explains critical-path analysis through network diagrams, forward and backward passes, and total float.
The lessons separate the calculations into stages before working through an exercise solution. That structure makes this a suitable next step after a general project-management introduction, especially if scheduling software shows dates that you want to understand rather than simply accept.
| Official course | Project Management PMP: Critical Path Primer |
|---|---|
| Created by | Dean A. Sheppard MEng. MSc. PMP |
| Platform | Udemy |
| Language | English |
| Level | Beginner — Udemy listing |
| Listed duration | 53 minutes; 6 lectures across 3 sections |
| Certificate | Not included with a new free enrollment |
Skills you’ll gain
- Reading activity dependencies
- Calculating a forward pass
- Calculating a backward pass
- Interpreting total float and the critical path
Basic project-scheduling knowledge is required. The material is centered on the analysis method, not on learning a particular software product. Leave additional study time for attempting the exercise yourself before checking the worked solution.
Although PMP appears in the original title, this is a primer on one scheduling topic. It is not a complete PMP preparation course, and this review does not verify examination credit, contact hours or a certification entitlement. Its value lies in making the scheduling calculations more understandable.
Frequently asked questions
What preparation is expected?
The course asks for a basic understanding of project scheduling.
Is an exercise solution included?
Yes. A dedicated lesson works through the calculations after forward pass, backward pass and float have been introduced.
Checked on 21 October 2026 using the public course details and syllabus. WikiFree has not watched every lesson or tested full playback. New free enrollments do not include a Udemy completion certificate, instructor Q&A or direct messages.
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