Project Scheduling - PERT/CPM | Finding Critical Path

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  • Опубліковано 16 лип 2017
  • This video shows how to
    • Construct a project network
    • Perform Forward and backward passes
    • Determine project completion time
    • Calculate slack values
    • State the critical path
    Node convention used based on:
    Quantitative Methods for Business by David Anderson, Dennis J. Sweeney, and Willard Thorp

КОМЕНТАРІ • 849

  • @saptarshiboral576
    @saptarshiboral576 4 роки тому +425

    Mind blowing explanation. Such complex thing explained so easily in 7 mins. Thanks a lot. Saved a lot of my study time.

    • @EJA281
      @EJA281 9 місяців тому

      Agree!! The video breaks things down so simple.

  • @hadytannir9248
    @hadytannir9248 2 місяці тому +133

    Guess who's passing their exam tomorrow because of this video.

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  2 місяці тому +8

      All the best on your exam, Hady.

    • @smoothlesst1981
      @smoothlesst1981 2 місяці тому +2

      I am writing today😂 hopefully 6 min is all I need to pass

    • @kadianvangogh3435
      @kadianvangogh3435 2 місяці тому +1

      How was it? Mine is tomorrow

    • @essieokereke6594
      @essieokereke6594 Місяць тому +1

      Mine is next week.😩

    • @hadytannir9248
      @hadytannir9248 Місяць тому

      @@essieokereke6594 best of luck 💜

  • @terrotech718
    @terrotech718 4 роки тому +114

    Damn! This is like one week of my lectures in just under 10 minutes. And guess what? I finally understand this stuff

  • @MrAccr0
    @MrAccr0 Рік тому +14

    You're so clear, straight to the point, not fast talking and the graphic is very good. Thank you so much, awesome job!!!

  • @RyfernzOfficial
    @RyfernzOfficial 8 місяців тому +12

    Man, I hunted throughout youtube for a video that could explain this. You did it beautifully.

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  8 місяців тому +2

      Thank for dropping a note, my friend.

    • @Plookiss
      @Plookiss 2 місяці тому +2

      me too :D

  • @Dumptruckxx
    @Dumptruckxx 6 років тому +10

    Mr Emmanuel, your videos are fantastic. Thank you so much for putting them out.

  • @floydheads
    @floydheads Рік тому +3

    I have watched so many videos in tears this was the only video that was able to explain this to someone like me who has no background in maths and freaks out at the sight of numbers. Thank you so much sir

  • @jimmymemon
    @jimmymemon 3 роки тому +65

    You are born to teach. So freaking concise and to the point. God Bless you Brother!!

  • @AlixBRoy
    @AlixBRoy 4 місяці тому +4

    Mind blown by how clear this explanation was. Thanks!

  • @oforiwaa1
    @oforiwaa1 4 роки тому +8

    This is by far the most understandable explanation I have seen👌. Thank you so much!

  • @troysgoodman7159
    @troysgoodman7159 Рік тому +4

    I have never done project management a day in my life but now I completely understand how to determine the critical path and duration... amazingly well done! Wow!

  • @ht5_
    @ht5_ 5 років тому +8

    I thought this topic was super complex but you made it very easy to understand. Wish every text book made this so easy to comprehend. Thank you!

  • @hansfredericksayno8035
    @hansfredericksayno8035 2 роки тому +5

    You're so good at explaining these concepts. Thank you so much!

  • @inspirekidsproject
    @inspirekidsproject 2 роки тому +3

    Really shocking seeing such a major concept explained in such a short time. Thanks a lot for the clarity.💯💯💯💯

  • @anandv21
    @anandv21 5 років тому +9

    Thanks Joshua!
    This is one the shortest and the best explanation I have seen so far on youtube or anywhere else! You are a rare breed of best teachers!!

  • @ahmprince
    @ahmprince 6 років тому +62

    Thank you! Now it's time to have my midterm in an hour :D

  • @kofiasamoah9796
    @kofiasamoah9796 Рік тому +5

    We need more of such videos. Detailed and thorough. Thank you once again.

    • @MathHandsOnwithPython
      @MathHandsOnwithPython Рік тому

      Also, find Python solution for CPM ua-cam.com/video/I6MLKMirZ2E/v-deo.html

  • @OlenaOlesandra
    @OlenaOlesandra 6 років тому +230

    Thanx a lot for this video. It's really the best explanation on UA-cam - I wish our prof could be as good as you in teaching PM))

  • @christophermensah9242
    @christophermensah9242 6 років тому +11

    Great video. I am doing improvement work with my organization and you by far have the best video to help teach this topic online. Professional, detailed, and visual. Thank you.

  • @Biancalizzabeth
    @Biancalizzabeth 5 місяців тому +3

    This has got to be the clearest explanation on critical path ever... thank you!!!

    • @jeffballa4474
      @jeffballa4474 5 місяців тому

      What he said🙏🏽🙏🏽

  • @user-yb4cp2oz6d
    @user-yb4cp2oz6d Рік тому +3

    Hello and courtesy was great for me
    I studied with the teacher for 3 days, but I didn't learn anything, even though I don't have good English skills, all my problems were solved by watching your video once. Thanks a Million

  • @impromptugenius9060
    @impromptugenius9060 4 роки тому +5

    Bro this may be one of the BEST videos on UA-cam. I’m starting a PM job and this just gave me a boost of confidence. THANK YOU

    • @yushaq2434
      @yushaq2434 3 роки тому

      God give you success in your new career. This guy is a life saver.

  • @amm2900
    @amm2900 Рік тому

    Thank you SO much for this visually aided explanation - it made so much more sense and the info sink in faster than most other videos.

  • @thangtran145
    @thangtran145 2 роки тому +4

    OMG, thanks a bunch. Once again, Joshua to our rescue!

  • @hanarryali5793
    @hanarryali5793 Рік тому

    I'm very glad that I found you. Everytime I watched your videos, it helped me to easily understand my subjects. Thank you so much!

  • @nadira1472
    @nadira1472 4 роки тому +3

    you explain this WAY better than my management lecturers. i finally understood. thank you!

  • @texculp67
    @texculp67 2 роки тому +2

    WOW!!! I've been studying Project Management forever...Joshua Emmanuel you are phenomenally well spoken and articulated this subject matter to the pinnacle of perfection, thank you so much, you have a nee subscriber for sure!!

  • @Overlord277
    @Overlord277 Рік тому +3

    You're the man, Joshua! Thank you for helping us with another class.

  • @lokeshburma9560
    @lokeshburma9560 5 років тому +1

    Great! That's a short, precise and clean explanation, thank you for the video.

  • @asaserge9089
    @asaserge9089 3 роки тому +8

    Simple and straight forward, you have a thumbs up from me and I'm sharing your link to my whole class

  • @samirafsan4985
    @samirafsan4985 2 роки тому +13

    That was the easiest yet the most effective explanation. Thank you. Truly helpful.

  • @jinanb3625
    @jinanb3625 4 роки тому +8

    Only if you know how many times you've saved my life and gave me good marks on my finals and midterms " statistics, project, and many other classes" i've always dependent on you THANK YOU.

  • @uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug5116
    @uvuvwevwevweonyetenyevweug5116 Рік тому +15

    Thank god I landed here in very short span of time to know what is PERT and CPM looks like. This video is so useful, informative and so easy to understand such an uneasy subject. Great work Joshua, Kudos to you

  • @Bhava315
    @Bhava315 5 років тому

    Seriously...! The best ever explanation I've had on CPM. Thank Buddy @Joshua Emmanuel.

  • @leenasajjan6610
    @leenasajjan6610 6 років тому +2

    Excellent brother, very useful for me. the video describes exactly what I was looking for. you are a great teacher.

  • @kost11
    @kost11 3 роки тому +1

    Such a clear and straightforward presentation of the information. Thank you!

  • @cause4children823
    @cause4children823 6 років тому

    Thanks. This is surely the best video on understanding CPM. Very clear and professional. Job well done!

  • @nahjaenunes6863
    @nahjaenunes6863 5 років тому +2

    Stellar video! Remarkably helpful. I don't usually comment on videos, but for this, I had to make a deserving exception. Keep up the good work!

  • @samgicheru5805
    @samgicheru5805 5 років тому +2

    I owe you a cup of tea,,,,,,cant get any better explanation than this

  • @syamimamani4562
    @syamimamani4562 5 років тому +14

    Thank you soooo much for this!!! I have my finals starting tomorrow, and this one's coming out as my first paper 😭 the best explanation i could ever find in youtube, God bless your soul 😩🙏🙏

  • @harshradadiya3705
    @harshradadiya3705 6 років тому +5

    Extremely helpful video Sir, it made the PERT look so easy and interesting. Keep making this kind of stuff...

  • @rudeboyrg
    @rudeboyrg Рік тому +2

    Best explanation I've heard. Taking Udemy course and couldn't get crtitical pathways. Looked it up and had hard time until I saw this video. You are amazing.

  • @llewelynmedina283
    @llewelynmedina283 5 років тому

    THIS IS THE BEST EXPLANATION! It is very detailed. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

  • @mickeywebb6850
    @mickeywebb6850 2 роки тому

    By far, the best tutorial on UA-cam for Critical Path. And it's only 6 mins.

  • @sezeni.2209
    @sezeni.2209 5 років тому +2

    You explain it in a very easy understanding way. Thanks a lot!

  • @kwaaigot789
    @kwaaigot789 7 місяців тому +2

    better than my lecturers Honestly.. Thank you. I understand this so much better now

  • @shadmanfahim9706
    @shadmanfahim9706 6 років тому

    Mr Emmanuel, your videos are fantastic. Thank you so much for putting them out.. :)

  • @celinabravo8184
    @celinabravo8184 2 роки тому

    I was so confused in how to obtain the critical path before watching this video. Thank you very much, your explanation was extremely helpful!

  • @clarame1214
    @clarame1214 3 роки тому

    Suuuuuuper helpful!!!! Thanks a lot!!! I couldn't tell how much I appreciate your video. It's beyond words!!! A million thanks to Joshua.

  • @mxolisizwane9072
    @mxolisizwane9072 Рік тому +2

    Beautiful one my brother .... wish I had this some 30 years ago doing Applied Maths at University. Nice and quick revision for my PMP. Thanks!

  • @arvichesterancheta8664
    @arvichesterancheta8664 3 роки тому +8

    I got a perfect score on my exams because of this, thanks!

  • @sahinsarrafi1459
    @sahinsarrafi1459 3 роки тому +1

    It is the best explanation without any suspicion!

  • @elliotlee13
    @elliotlee13 4 роки тому +1

    Thank you so much. So much clearer than the online class I'm taking.

  • @alexisfryer9307
    @alexisfryer9307 Рік тому +1

    Just got out of class confussed landed this first video for a better understanding..... You could not explain any better. THANK YOU!

  • @tf1266
    @tf1266 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely superb. Said everything simplistically and in bite-sized portions to help us understand. Easily the best video I've seen on this topic

  • @pagalhokya
    @pagalhokya 2 роки тому

    Dude, you are a legend. I got through my stats class because of you. You deserve more subs!

  • @Zaire82
    @Zaire82 3 роки тому +2

    The explanation I got for this was incomprehensible, so this helps a lot.

  • @GISSELLEhd
    @GISSELLEhd 4 роки тому

    This is a great video, I was racking my brain to understand what my prof was saying, watched a few youtube videos until I came across yours. Thanks a lot.

  • @TheInnovatrixAI
    @TheInnovatrixAI 6 років тому +3

    Now, I can finish my homework. Thank you so much!!!!

  • @madlybs
    @madlybs Рік тому +1

    I pulled my hair out (almost) from frustration trying to get this concept, and you explained it so well! Thank you so much!

  • @alexanderzharkov6953
    @alexanderzharkov6953 2 роки тому +1

    So informative. I am so grateful to you, Joshua!

  • @jowaliiwumbwe6699
    @jowaliiwumbwe6699 Рік тому +1

    Am from Uganda, going for my project management assessment this week and browsed through for an explanation of this thing, u did it best dear, I can't thank you enough sir

  • @mariamawittewodros965
    @mariamawittewodros965 11 місяців тому +2

    Phenomenal video bro, simplified everything and the diagram and definitions helped heaps!!

  • @frankfurteranimus
    @frankfurteranimus 4 роки тому

    Incredibly clear description. Thank you!

  • @shepherdruzive4070
    @shepherdruzive4070 3 роки тому

    What an explicit video. You are an academic hero

  • @Plookiss
    @Plookiss 2 місяці тому +1

    I'm studying for an exam, makes so much sense then the reading material, thank you

  • @TheEcliipez
    @TheEcliipez 4 роки тому

    You did a fantastic job explaining how to do critical path! Thank you!!!!

  • @user-hn5jk6cm7n
    @user-hn5jk6cm7n 4 місяці тому +1

    Such a simple concept, yet some of our so-called "Educators" fail to explain it correctly...
    You just earned a subscriber bravo!

  • @festussegun-oside6176
    @festussegun-oside6176 3 місяці тому +1

    You are awesome! I have been struggling to understand this, but you broke it down. Amazing.

  • @misssilky2252
    @misssilky2252 4 місяці тому +1

    Amazingly explained! I didnt understand my professor, even chat gpt failed to explain it and other bunch of videos were useless. But you made it so comprehensible for a person with no prior knowledge of project management. Thnk you so much

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  4 місяці тому

      Glad it was helpful!

  • @jameswoodland9840
    @jameswoodland9840 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Joshua. This has been a big help a few days before my final!

  • @MyHeadNeedsHelp
    @MyHeadNeedsHelp 2 роки тому +1

    What an incredibly well done and succinct explanation

  • @wildchildlaiho
    @wildchildlaiho 7 місяців тому +2

    Thank you for this video, it's amazing how easily you explained something so complex

  • @zinhtet7172
    @zinhtet7172 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks, Joshua! I was struggling to understand the Critical path, your video is straightforward, I appreciate it.

    • @khurmiview
      @khurmiview 2 роки тому

      Same here. Under 10 mins I could understand what was taught for three weeks.... Where are you from?

  • @mabilmajokmajok9481
    @mabilmajokmajok9481 3 роки тому +1

    The best explanation for constructing a project network. Very helpful. Thank you so very much.

  • @user-hd8hr7jw7x
    @user-hd8hr7jw7x 25 днів тому

    Thank you very much, this is the best CPM video I have ever watched. God bless you!

  • @meshio3060
    @meshio3060 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant explanation, didnt think i could understand all of this in less than 7 minutes

  • @youtubechannel0107
    @youtubechannel0107 4 місяці тому +1

    This is the best fucking explanation for any topic ever! Anytime I am fucked up by this CPM I come here! This is a marvel!

  • @ibrahime4925
    @ibrahime4925 3 роки тому

    Wow just Wow, best and most simple explanation....I have just finished half a year in construction planning and couldnt get my head around moving forward and then back to calculate slack time. After watching this I will be ready for my exam next week...Thank You!

  • @aCeRahmat
    @aCeRahmat Рік тому +1

    Awesome @joshua emmanuel, comprehensive method explained within 7 minutes. 3C: Comprehensive, Concise, Clear. Great thanks from Jakarta!!!

  • @emmanuelemokpae9464
    @emmanuelemokpae9464 5 років тому

    Bros....you sabi! Thanks a lot. The best and most simplified explanation ever.

  • @elvisbaba833
    @elvisbaba833 2 роки тому +1

    What an amazing video! Making complex simple… thanks so much for sharing :)

  • @karabomohlala7257
    @karabomohlala7257 2 роки тому +1

    This guy is a legend no ways all the videos of him have been nothing buh helpful I stan

  • @kriskaa1840
    @kriskaa1840 17 днів тому +1

    Although, it doesn't seem complex anymore after watching your video I almost went crazy yesterday, because I couldn't figure it out. Thank you so much for your great explanation, I feel very confident in solving a task on this topic now!

  • @dziggy983
    @dziggy983 7 місяців тому +1

    Thank you very much for such a simple and effective explanation. All the best !

  • @maxwellmandikumba7647
    @maxwellmandikumba7647 2 місяці тому

    incredible explanation. Short and precise. going to watch more of your vids.

  • @a_nuce009.5
    @a_nuce009.5 4 роки тому

    Thank you so very much, for an very clear and easy to follow video. If only more instrutors could be as clear and make things so easy to follow along, we might have less problems.

  • @yushaq2434
    @yushaq2434 3 роки тому

    You helped me time ago with programming; I had no idea you did project planning for engineers as well. Best on UA-cam. I may dedicate my degree to you, sir!

  • @victorenshorts2522
    @victorenshorts2522 2 роки тому

    You saved my life 2 hours before my exam today. God bless you.

  • @mammekwamokgoro41
    @mammekwamokgoro41 4 роки тому +2

    Brilliant video! Thank you so much for sharing, you are a great teacher :-)

  • @zvakatsiga2689
    @zvakatsiga2689 2 роки тому +1

    Best explanation ever, struggled with this but got it now. Thank you.

  • @georgesadler7830
    @georgesadler7830 2 роки тому

    Thank you for the video on Project Scheduling. I took a construction class on Scheduling and Planning at the Community College of Baltimore County in Catonsville, Maryland in 2017.

  • @_thelifeofry_
    @_thelifeofry_ Рік тому

    I watched this video 5 times because you explained it soooo well. OMFG thank you!

  • @jinright695
    @jinright695 3 роки тому

    PROF! U JUST TEACHED ME SOME ENTIRE LECTURE IN LESS THAN 7 MINUTES
    NOW THIS IS SOME GOOD OJ MINIMIZATION

  • @user-dv9cw6wy7l
    @user-dv9cw6wy7l 5 місяців тому +1

    OMG! I finally understood how critical path works! Thank you, sir!

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  5 місяців тому

      You're most welcome

  • @juwonarowora4313
    @juwonarowora4313 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome Professor Emmanuel. Glad I found your video

  • @Shahid4real
    @Shahid4real Рік тому +1

    Really well explained. I was stressing about how will I understand CPM calculations but this video cleared my concept. Thank You.

  • @mountainsxcities
    @mountainsxcities 3 роки тому

    This was a great example to understand this method! Thank you!

  • @joelguychabata2327
    @joelguychabata2327 2 місяці тому

    I am an old dog trying to learn new tricks. Often I get it on the second take. But your easy way of explaining had me get it right away. Thank you!

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  2 місяці тому

      You're welcome, Joel. Thanks for dropping a note.

  • @jamesrenfro3852
    @jamesrenfro3852 6 місяців тому +1

    Hey Josh man I really want to thank you for this explanation I mean dude I have been trying to understand this concept for oh my God years and it seems as though in less than seven minutes, you clearly showed me how to do this in a simplistic way and I got it on the first chance. Boy you are amazing. Keep it up dude.

    • @joshemman
      @joshemman  5 місяців тому

      You're very welcome, James.