--- title: Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project Training & Courses description: Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. offers many different courses for your organization's unique needs, including Control Account Scheduling Using Microsoft Project. Learn More. --- ## Pinnacle Management Systems, Inc. [(888) 975-1119](tel:(888)%20975-1119) [![CONTACT US](https://no-cache.hubspot.com/cta/default/2535991/0fe718eb-e8a6-4f64-a542-28b1292c75a3.png)](https://cta-redirect.hubspot.com/cta/redirect/2535991/0fe718eb-e8a6-4f64-a542-28b1292c75a3) [![Pinnacle](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hs-fs/hubfs/pinnacle-logo.png?width=107&height=24&name=pinnacle-logo.png) ](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/) [** ](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/control-account-scheduling-using-microsoft-project#right-menu) - [Home](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/) - [Solutions](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/management-solutions/) > - [Technology](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/technology/) > - [Training](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/) > - [Industries](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/industries/) > - [Why Pinnacle](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/why-pinnacle/) > - [Resources](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/resources/) > - [Contracting](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/contracting) > - [Blog](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/blog/) > - [Contact Us](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/contact-us/) - **Call Us** [*(888) 975-1119* ](tel:(888)%20975-1119) # control account scheduling using Microsoft project ### Why Take This Course? This course introduces students to building a control account schedule in [Microsoft Project](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/technology/microsoft-epm) or Project Online that will be part of an Integrated Master Schedule (IMS). Topics covered include: - Configuring options for ideal critical path scheduling calculations - Structuring the schedule to properly interface with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) - Applying Critical Path Method (CPM) best-practices - Resource-loading, setting a baseline, and applying status ## Who Will Benefit? Control Account Managers (CAM) or Schedulers building and maintaining Microsoft Project schedules as part of an Integrated Master Schedule or to interface with an Earned Value Management System (EVMS) (such as [Deltek Cobra](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/technology/deltek-ppm), [EVMS forProject](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/technology/forproject-technology)™ or a similar tool). Anyone who wants to learn how to schedule in Microsoft Project using best practices from the [NDIA Planning & Scheduling Excellence Guide (PASEG)](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/download-ndia-ipmd-s-planning-and-scheduling-excellence-guide-paseg) or [GAO Scheduling Guide](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/blog/gao-schedule-assessment-guide-public-draft-released). ## What Will I Learn? - Use Microsoft Project to develop a control account schedule using good scheduling practices - Utilize a shared resource pool ([Microsoft Project](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/technology/microsoft-epm)) or enterprise resource pool (Project Online/Project Server) - Establish a baseline and assign resources  - Validate schedule integrity using the DCMA 14-point analysis - Revise the schedule and forecast, with or without actuals - Incorporate authorized changes to the baseline plan - Establish an Integrated Master Schedule using Microsoft Project and/or Project Server [Click](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Docs/Course%20Descriptions/2024/2024%20Course%20Offerings/Pinnacle%20Course%20Offering-%20Control%20Account%20Scheduling%20Using%20Microsoft%20Project_Aug%202024.pdf)[ here](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Docs/Course%20Descriptions/2024/Pinnacle%20Course%20Description%20-%20Control%20Account%20Scheduling%20Using%20Microsoft%20Project.pdf) for a PDF version of this course description.  ![Training & Education](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Images/Services%20Icons/Training%20%26%20Education.png?width=207&name=Training%20%26%20Education.png "Training & Education") Get more information on our course offerings. ### Course Logistics **Duration** 16 Hours   **Delivery** Instructor-led (in-person or online)   Student PCs are required for hands-on participation and student exercises   **Class Size** Up to 15 students   **Prerequisites** A basic familiarity with Microsoft Project is recommended but not required ## ADDITIONAL COURSE OFFERINGS [![Introduction to CPM Scheduling](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Images/Services%20Icons/Training%20%26%20Education.png?width=100&name=Training%20%26%20Education.png "Introduction to CPM Scheduling")](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/introduction-to-cpm-scheduling) ### [Introduction to CPM Scheduling](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/introduction-to-cpm-scheduling) This course introduces to the fundamental concepts of the Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling technique.  [![Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Images/Services%20Icons/Training%20%26%20Education.png?width=100&name=Training%20%26%20Education.png "Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)")](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/introduction-to-earned-value-management) ### [Introduction to Earned Value Management (EVM)](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/introduction-to-earned-value-management) During this interactive course, a member of our expert staff will introduce students to the concepts underlying Earned Value Management (EVM). [![Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) ](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pinnacle%20Approved%20Images/Services%20Icons/Training%20%26%20Education.png?width=100&name=Training%20%26%20Education.png "Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) ")](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/principles-of-earned-value-management-evm) ### [Principles of Earned Value Management (EVM) ](https://www.pinnaclemanagement.com/training/principles-of-earned-value-management-evm) This course introduces students to the basic components of managing projects using earned value management principles. 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