Critical Path Method (CPM)

A Short Guide to the Critical Path Method

The following presentation explains:

• The Critical Path and the Critical Path Method
• Converting an activity list into a network diagram with logical dependencies
• Method to determine the critical path of a schedule network diagram
• Forward and backward pass analysis to determine the early and late start and finish dates of schedule activities
• Float and the different types of floats such as:
• Total Float
• Free Float
• Project Float
• Negative Float