Overview of Critical Path: Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Prep

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[@adilmehmood5672]

Superb teaching with an excellent sense of humor. Huge amount of info packed within a short vid. P.S: No boss fires a guy with that smile. They'll keep paying you for that ;P

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Hah! Thanks for the very kind words, sir! I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. Have a great day!

[@Simply_the_Best_One]

You're teaching style is amazing! Thank you so much! Keep going boss!

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thank you for your encouraging feedback, Agadil!

[@Simply_the_Best_One]

@@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast wow, I'm very glad that you've replied to me))) I really didn't expect! Thank you for your enlightening us, future PMPs! May God bless you and your family!!! Regards, Agadil

[@gorflunk]

"You drive behavior by the questions you ask." Excellent philosophy.

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

gorflunk, I'm glad you found that helpful! There are many applications of that idea at work and at home. Thank you for taking the time to respond!

[@suemizener5861]

Excellent - one of the things I struggled on my exam! You make it look so easy.

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thanks, Sue! I appreciate you taking the time to leave feedback! Have a great week!

[@raymondharneyiii852]

Super helpful for students in construction majors, thanks

[@uneatenpizza783]

Really engaging presentation - never understood this from any written material before

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thanks! I agree that it's more difficult when trying to read an article on the topic!

[@faissalloussaief149]

Sensational explanation, such a cristal and concise presentation. Spot on 🤩🍾🤩🍾🤩🥂😍 Bravo

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thank you so much, Faissal! Very much appreciated!

[@nooshibn65]

you are Awesome with amazing energy. :) thanks

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thank you for your encouragement! I appreciate it! Have a great week!

[@chachaman77]

Great explanation! Thanks

[@robertallgood1086]

I had a quick question! One of my professors taught this differently. What I mean by that is the ES of activity A in his class would be zero, there was no add duration -1, and over divides there was no addition or subtraction at all. For example, in his class, where you went from activity A to B the EF of A would have been 2, as 0 + 2 = 2 and the ES of B would also be 2. There is a large point of contention in my mind here and I would like to know which method is correct. However, I suppose they could also both be correct with different ways of doing it. Any clarification would be appreciated and I hope you can understand my example! Thanks! P.S: Great Video!

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Good observation! Both techniques can work. I feel like your professor's approach is a little bit easier, but the way I show it in this video ends up with early start and early finish values that match what you would find in a tool like Microsoft Project. Regardless, don't hesitate to follow up with any questions. Thanks!

[@samopasinis3054]

This helped me so much!!!!! Thank god for these videos :)

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Sam, I'm so glad you found these helpful! You made my day! I wish you much success on your continued studying!

[@latarsharice5947]

This was very helpful thank you 🙏🏼

[@deeptshukla5141]

You are an awesome teacher. Keep it up!!

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Ah, thank you for the kind words, Deept! I appreciate it! Are you looking to get certified soon?

[@ammarizz5658]

what is the different when start by 0 or 1???

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

That's an excellent question, Ammar. When you start with zero, you just don't add one "over the divide", so to speak. You take the Early Finish of the predecessor and use it as the early start of the successor. Similarly, on the backward pass, you don't subtract one. You get the same float numbers and critical path. I prefer the way it's taught here because it aligns with how tools like Microsoft Project render the numbers. In addition, the illustrations given in the PMBOK Guide show it similar to this. But it's not like one is truly right or wrong. Does that help?

[@dramfinikaros7530]

What happens when both of your paths have 0 float? How do you determine your critical path then?

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Excellent question! Both paths are critical paths in that situation.

[@c17airborne]

What happens when your LF time is smaller than your duration time when calculating backwards? I.e. 2-60+1= -57 ??

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Great to hear from you, Sid. If your late finish is smaller than the duration for that task, it's likely a sign of a calculation problem. If you want to take a pic of the network diagram you're working on and email it to me ([e-mail]), I'd be glad to take a look at it and give you feedback.

[@c17airborne]

Thank you!! I just emailed you.

[@muhammadbilal2632]

Great explanation Andy!

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thank you, Muhammad!

[@helencheese1866]

Hi I am an older person doing a post grad degree.....I need help with calculation please. How can I get in touch with you please?

[@charlescohen1006]

Why do you make it more complex than it needs to be ? adding and subtracting ? Just start with 0 instead of 1 . lol ...

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

You make a good point, Charles. There are two ways to do it, both yielding the same critical path. I do it this way because it's how tools like MS Project do it. But I understand your point.

[@phansuekkulap9562]

Great. Could I share ???

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Thank you for the feedback, Phansuek. Absolutely share as you see fit. Have a great week!

[@antonnovo695]

More of a psychology than anything else

[@jeffspain2138]

This guy is not a teacher

[@PeopleAndProjectsPodcast]

Hi Jeff. I'm not completely sure if "not a teacher" is a good thing or not in your mind, but regardless, don't hesitate to follow-up with any questions. I'd be glad to help in any way. Thanks!

[@zealvert]

Well, calling Andy "just" another teacher would certainly sound somewhat stingy! So let's call him a "Mentor!". His charismatic delivery style is perhaps his biggest asset.