Planning and Scheduling Professional (PSP) Exam Preparation Certification Training Course

Get exam-ready with the PSP exam preparation training certification course. Get expert help and get access to explanations of AACEI Recommended Practices, a detailed study plan, +1000 practice questions and much more. Become a professional in planning and scheduling by earning a PSP certificate. Enroll now.

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"I recently acquired my PSP (Planning & Scheduling Professional) certificate from AACE having passed the rigorous 5 hours exam in one attempt. I would like to thank Smart PM Training founder, Engr Osama Saad for his important part in providing invaluable support through the “PSP Exam Preparation Course” offered by Smart PM Training. I wonder how to pass the exam without this course."

"The content of the course, the valuable tips and the strategies really helped me to focus on the important topics needed to pass the exams. To the planners who want their skills certified by an internationally known professional organization AACE International, I highly recommend you take the “PSP Exam Preparation Course” offered by Smart PM Training."
Joel Estella
Project Control Manager, Turner KSA
"Thanks a lot Eng. Osama. From the beginning of the course, I had confidence in the content he provided because of my previous experiences as this was my fifth course with him. The PSP course is one of the strongest courses that I ever attended, and it benefited me on a personal level." "There is no need for any other sources, only this comprehensive course is enough. I booked the test only one week after the end of the course. I highly recommend it. Thank you, Engineer Osama!"
Ashraf Morsy
Project Control Engineer, KSA
"The course content is completely aligned as required by AACE International. The training delivery method is very professional and impressive and helped me achieve my PSP Certification. Mr Osama is very cooperative and provides the required guidelines in an effective way. In addition, he organized and delivered the course content in a good way that helped me a lot during the exam to make me successful."
Sabir Hussain
Senior Planning Engineer, KSA

  • Exam Eligibility

  • 8 years industry related experience in planning without college degree

    OR
  • 4 years industry related experience in planning + 4-year industry related college degree.

  • Exam Structure and Details

  • The exam provider is AACE (Association for the Advancement of Cost Engineering).
  • 5 hours Computer-Based Testing (CBT) exam.
  • 119 simple, multiple choice and compound, scenario questions.
  • Exam Domains:
    1- Basic Planning & Scheduling Knowledge.
    2- Practical Exercise.
    3- Planning & Scheduling Applications.
  • 1 memo writing assignment with a given scenario and instructions for writing a response in an onscreen text box. Closed Book.
  • Closed Book.
  • Any style, battery operated calculator permitted (not provided by the testing center).

  • The Study Materials as recommended by AACEI

  • PSP Certification Study Guide, 2nd Edition.
  • Skills & Knowledge of Cost Engineering, 6th Edition.
  • CPM in Construction Management, 8th Edition.
  • Construction Planning & Scheduling Manual, 2nd Edition.
  • Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling 10th Edition.
  • RP: 14R-90: Required Skills and Knowledge of Planning and Scheduling.
  • 11R-88: Required Skills and Knowledge of Cost Engineering.
  • RP 10S-90: Cost Engineering Terminology.

What will you get?

Complete Training

Pre-recorded tutorials that have everything you need to pass the exam. Learn at your own pace.

Explanation of AACEI Recommended Practices

Demonstration of relevant topics from AACEI RPs.

Practice Questions

+1000 practice questions with the model answer

Application Assistance

If you experience confusion or difficulty in your exam application, we will be there for you.

Add the PSP initials

Adding the PSP initials after your name signals credibility and authority in front of your stakeholders.

The Curriculum

  • 1A. Planning Development
  • 1.1 Input & Data
  • 1.1.1 Contract Requirements
  • 1.1.2 Identification of stakeholders
  • 1.1.3 Constructability methods
  • 1.2 Considerations & Constraints
  • 1.2.1 Identification of resources
  • 1.2.2 Value Engineering
  • 1.2.3 Stakeholder Considerations
  • 1.2.4 Project Variables
  • 1B. Planning Product
  • 1.3 Planning Output & Deliverables
  • 1.3.1 Define Scope of Work
  • 1.3.2 Soft and Hard Logic
  • 1.3.3 Define Project Plan
  • 1.3.4 Phase Definition
  • 1.3.5 Establish WBS
  • 1.3.6 Establish OBS
  • 1.3.7 Cost Breakdown Structure (CBS)
  • 1.3.8 Sequencing and Phase Relationships
  • 1.3.9 Review by Stakeholders
  • 1.3.10 Cost Estimate Development
  • 1.3.11 Baseline Plan
  • 1.3.12 Periodic Forecasts
  • 1.3.13 Risk and Recovery Plan
  • 2A. Schedule Development
  • 2.1 Input & Data
  • 2.1.1 Define Scope of Work
  • 2.1.2 Define Project Goals
  • 2.1.3 Define Project Plan
  • 2.1.4 Phase Definition
  • 2.1.5 Establish WBS
  • 2.2 Creating Schedule
  • 2.2.1 Types of Schedules
  • 2.2.2 Activities
  • 2.2.3 Duration
  • 2.2.4 Relationships
  • 2.2.5 Constraints & Calendars
  • 2.2.6 Cost & Resource Loading
  • 2.2.7 Milestones
  • 2.2.8 Schedule Quality Analysis & Compliance Review
  • 2.2.9 Schedule Basis Documentation
  • 2B. Schedule Maintenance & Controlling
  • 2.3 Maintain Schedule
  • Output & Deliverables
  • 2.3.2 Tracking Schedule Progress
  • 2.3.3 Cost & Resource Management
  • 2.3.4 Schedule Change Management
  • 2.3.5 Acceleration
  • 2.3.6 Schedule Maintenance Feedback
  • 2.4 Output & Deliverables
  • 2.4.1 Control level Schedules
  • 2.4.2 Variances & Trends
  • 2.4.3 Schedule Analysis
  • 2.4.4 Schedule Forecasts
  • 2.4.5 Constructability Review
  • 2.4.6 Progress Reports Reviews
  • 2.4.7 Recovery Schedules
  • 2.4.8 Management Summary
  • Practice Diagram Questions
  • Out of Sequence
  • Free Float
  • Practice Diagram Questions
  • Memo Writing
  • Memo Objective
  • Memo Writing Sections
  • Two practice exercises
  • Explanation of Recommended Practice Guides
  • RP 10S-90: Cost Engineering Terminology
  • RP: 14R-90: Required Skills and Knowledge of Planning and Scheduling
  • Grand Diagram Question
  • Network calculations for SS and FF relationships diagrams
  • Network Diagram with crashing cost – Practice Question
  • Earned Value Formulas – Practice Question
  • General Practice Questions
  • Step-by-step answer for key questions


Osama Saad

MBA, PMP, PSP, CCP, PMI-SP

Confusion, hard work, frustration and making many mistakes.

I desperately needed someone to tell me “do this, then this.” so with 15 years of experience in large construction projects behind me (and the scars to prove it)…helping companies with a simpler way of project control has become something I truly enjoy.

But after teaching thousands of engineers, here is my ultimate goal.

Help you learn the core foundations and understand why we do everything the way it is done.

Teach a proven step-by-step process that is based on both science and logic.

Have the confidence and knowledge to engage in arguments, add value to your project and pass interviews.

Course Price: USD 700

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