Use forward and backward pass to determine project duration and critical path

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  • @10BestOnes
    @10BestOnes Před 7 lety +2067

    I pay $1,000 each semester for this, and you explained it all in a 7 minute video for free. You're a legend.

    • @ghedisiyat
      @ghedisiyat Před 5 lety +39

      hahahaha i have spent 3months and nderstand nothing till i watch this video and got it in 4min to do it in my own.

    • @mijack8228
      @mijack8228 Před 5 lety +7

      @KC you pay to get taught by an experienced lecturer not a damn course outline.

    • @mwaseemzakir
      @mwaseemzakir Před 5 lety +2

      Seriously!!! 1000$ OMG

    • @poshiyaraj
      @poshiyaraj Před 5 lety +2

      i think u are exaggerating it no one will believe u pay 1000 bucks for just critical path coaching,unless u are making research on it XD

    • @hasansakib3502
      @hasansakib3502 Před 5 lety

      which country? how many months per semester lol? 1000 dollar omg

  • @iam.Hombre
    @iam.Hombre Před 3 lety +229

    6years later and this lecture is still doing amazing stuff... thanks dude

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    @ephraimelakhe9241 Před 2 lety +19

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  • @solomonojo2697
    @solomonojo2697 Před 5 lety +50

    You just saved me 1hr of reading a book without getting the forward pass, backward pass and critical path. Accurate and precise explanation. Thanks

  • @teresadial4888
    @teresadial4888 Před 7 lety +265

    I was soo happy to find someone to explain this from start to finish and it makes sense! God Bless You Dude!

  • @AldosWorldTV
    @AldosWorldTV Před 8 lety +214

    10/10 thanks boss

  • @nazneenkhan6717
    @nazneenkhan6717 Před 3 lety +39

    I don’t usually comment on youtube videos. But this video deserves all my respect. Have been banging my head into this CPM since the whole semester. But this, 7 minutes video, just changed the game for me. Could never thank you enough for this video. Great great great work done.🤩🤩🤩

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +1

      You're welcome!! Thanks for the comment! I have many more PM videos here too that you might also find helpful: engineer4free.com/project-management =)

    • @austinobans1402
      @austinobans1402 Před 7 měsíci

      really?

  • @fancyaristocrat7450
    @fancyaristocrat7450 Před 6 lety +881

    I swear CZcams is superior to all my teachers.

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 6 lety +21

      ;)

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      @ghedisiyat Před 5 lety +15

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    • @mangomangomanguito
      @mangomangomanguito Před 4 lety +2

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  • @yanibelcolvin5825
    @yanibelcolvin5825 Před 6 lety +10

    God bless you sir, you explain everything so clearly. I wish my professor was this clear on the subject. You are a life saver, thank you, thank you!

  • @Usman-ml4ig
    @Usman-ml4ig Před 4 lety +9

    You are totally awesome! I was dodging this concept for years, and you've taken just over 7 minutes to drum the concept in my mind! And this is coming from an expert investment banking coach with sovereign funds as clients! I wanted to explore Project Management, and you've made it wonderfully lucid. Thanks, mate!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 4 lety +1

      Awesome! Glad I could help and thanks for letting me know 🙂. I recommend checking out the full course that I did here: engineer4free.com/project-management theres some good stuff in there 👌

  • @israelonu-maria1364
    @israelonu-maria1364 Před 4 lety +2

    I'm a Masters student beginning my MSc Project Management Exams today. I'm glad I saw your clip. It's simple and clearly explained. Thanks

  • @jimmylee3760
    @jimmylee3760 Před 2 měsíci +2

    I just want to say your tutorial is the most comprehensive I’ve watched so far, thank you from Hong Kong

  • @megwin55
    @megwin55 Před 4 lety +3

    Im paying for a course in this and you explained it more clearly than my lecturer. THANK YOU! Makes so much more sense when you explain it!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 4 lety

      The system is a bit backwards, but glad I could help!! ✌️

  • @bonfied43
    @bonfied43 Před 6 lety +216

    Can you give my professor a crash course, please? Thank you!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 6 lety +15

      Haha, that would be the day!

    • @ashishrao3069
      @ashishrao3069 Před 5 lety +6

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    @mamjiee3935 Před 2 lety +2

    You are a genius! 6 years later and this is the best and straight forward explanation that I have had! Wow

  • @carlospan368
    @carlospan368 Před 7 lety +1

    Thank you! My professor really struggled to communicate this concept clearly. you're the GOAT

  • @blossomchinaka1167
    @blossomchinaka1167 Před 4 lety +7

    Just too amazing! The best ever to explain this whole CPM, ES, EF, LS, LF etc. Thank you so much and God truly Bless you for this great Video!

  • @agnivchakraborty4215
    @agnivchakraborty4215 Před 5 lety +6

    You brought a tear to my eye :') Thank you so much!!

  • @NanaKana-kd4jp
    @NanaKana-kd4jp Před 6 měsíci +2

    Kudos to you for breaking down the complexities of project management and the Critical Path Method! 🌟 Your explanation through the forward and backward pass made it so clear and accessible. I've been searching for a tutorial that demystifies this process, and your video nailed it! The step-by-step guide was incredibly helpful. 👏 Looking forward to more insightful content from your channel. Keep up the fantastic work!

  • @tf-gt2pd
    @tf-gt2pd Před rokem +1

    I spent hours and hours trying to figure out what was going on as the e-text video is in excel which we cannot use in exams. The video comes nowhere close to how well you explained everything. You are a lifesaver. I wish you the best!

  • @subrable
    @subrable Před 6 lety +3

    You rock dude explaining a complicated topic in the most simple way is what you did ..very few have this unique skill.

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    @jannynebianco9298 Před 7 lety +3

    you saved me !!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!! please keep making these videos

  • @bridgetlovell6738
    @bridgetlovell6738 Před 3 lety

    Thank you so much! My professor posted a word document on this that displayed the network diagram but did not explain it. I know understand what is going on. Please never stop posting these videos. Very helpful!

  • @sampsonadugyamfi
    @sampsonadugyamfi Před 2 lety

    I spend a whole semester contemplating with it and you use only 7 mins to explain you're the best

  • @bikramsidhu962
    @bikramsidhu962 Před 2 lety +3

    You explained like, I was actually watching what's going on the job site in front of my eyes. Thank you so much can't wait to watch your next video

  • @sandraa6371
    @sandraa6371 Před 3 lety +4

    Ive learnt so much these few months since i started studying Project Management. I got an A in budgeting and scheduling just by learning from you here today. Thank you so much, your way better than my teachers, cheers...

  • @jasmine2131
    @jasmine2131 Před 4 lety

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  • @muskaankhoja6033
    @muskaankhoja6033 Před 2 lety +1

    I had watched so many long videos to understand this concept but only through your video I could actually understand it. Thank you so much. Now everytime I'll be referring to you only. God bless you!

  • @talhairfan554
    @talhairfan554 Před 4 lety +9

    THANKSSS ALOTT for teaching this in just 7 minutes. My professor took 4 sessions to complete this topic and still i was confused in many steps.. Keep up the good work..
    May God Bless You :)))

  • @sabelojune4865
    @sabelojune4865 Před 2 lety +4

    Thank you bro you are just making our lives easy i failed to grasp this the whole semester and in 7 minutes i just grasped everything that my lecturer was trying to communicate

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 2 lety +1

      Glad I could help! You should check out my other PM videos too: engineer4free.com/project-management =)

  • @tamaraslaughter913
    @tamaraslaughter913 Před 3 lety +1

    I just have to express how awesome you are. I've watched 5 separate videos from my professor, read the textbook and still couldn't understand it until I watched your video. Thank you!!!!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety

      Glad I could help!! You should check out the full playlist that I did at engineer4free.com/project-management =)

  • @JMcNultyDrums
    @JMcNultyDrums Před 7 lety

    This was remarkably helpful and made much more sense to me than the method I was initially shown. Thank you so much!

  • @subhankardas3851
    @subhankardas3851 Před 5 lety +3

    This video has made my day. I was having problem to understand the backward pass but after watching this video, I understood the mechanism behind it. Thanks for such help :)

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 5 lety

      That's awesome to hear Subhankar!!! Glad I can help you out :) If you haven't seen them already, you can check out all the PM videos that I have over at engineer4free.com/project-management

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    @nokwazindlovu342 Před 2 lety +6

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    @sathiyahkasaban9837 Před 4 lety +3

    Straight to the point! Thank you for the quick and simple explanation :)

  • @macc5082
    @macc5082 Před měsícem

    Best explanation yet. I've watch many videos explaining the CP, and I'm so glad I fell upon this one. Kudos to you teacher!

  • @lubicagrossenbacher4939
    @lubicagrossenbacher4939 Před 7 lety +7

    The best explanation ever. Thanks a lot!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 7 lety +1

      Thanks for commenting, glad you liked it! :)

  • @Tamil_learning_for_kids
    @Tamil_learning_for_kids Před 7 lety +14

    thanks for explaining a critical method in simple manner

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    @scotttopley6929 Před 4 lety

    This video was so clear and easily received I actually felt relaxed after watching it.

  • @storylane5079
    @storylane5079 Před rokem

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    @MukundMadhav Před 5 lety +3

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    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 5 lety

      Ahhh thanks for the kind words Mukund!! 😁😁

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    @elicantu5725 Před 5 lety +17

    I have a final today in 2 hours on this material and you have saved my semester!

  • @mariamae7351
    @mariamae7351 Před 6 lety +1

    Really thanks! I was trying to do my project but non of the videos in youtube was helpful, till I find yours!
    So finally I finished my project because of you~!
    Thank you again^^!

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    @tehreemqasim2204 Před rokem

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    @ginnybeaunom2410 Před 3 lety +7

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    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks Ginny!! There are more here: engineer4free.com/project-management =)

  • @revfromlvd
    @revfromlvd Před 7 lety +25

    Thank you so much I have a quiz on this tomorrow, Great video!

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    @oscargarciachamale Před 17 dny

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    @anthonyhart9567 Před 7 lety +1

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    @ahmedistiaquekhan7326 Před 8 lety +65

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    @siddharthaggarwal3495 Před 8 měsíci +5

    Made it so much easier to understand than trying to understand from a $100 textbook

  • @teekaiwi4125
    @teekaiwi4125 Před 4 lety +1

    This was amazing. Studying for my PMP and your video simplified this process for better understanding! Thank you!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 4 lety

      Awesome, glad to hear it!!! If you haven’t already, do check out the rest of my PM videos at engineer4free.com/project-management The numbering system is off by one from PMI, but the logic all still applies!

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    @kevinmunene8648 Před 4 lety

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    @capper3360 Před 6 lety +3

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    @brendasatade3520 Před rokem +4

    8 years later.
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    @MuhammadQasim-hl1be Před rokem

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    @emilyraffensberger5373 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Did the requisite 32 hours for the CAPM exam, and this clarified everything in about 7 minutes. Thank you so much!

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    @techforhad Před 5 lety +3

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    @munirulhaikal Před 5 lety +5

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    @hyp3d35 Před 7 měsíci

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    @aubreycarew6324 Před 5 měsíci +2

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  • @kingdomloco
    @kingdomloco Před 3 lety +3

    This was easy to learn and use, thanks dude...

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +2

      Glad to hear it! I have some more PM videos here: engineer4free.com/project-management ☺️

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    @kenya34able Před 6 lety

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    @angelfish7837 Před 7 lety +150

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    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 7 lety +2

      Hahaha your welcome :p

    • @Abelkinyala
      @Abelkinyala Před 7 lety +3

      Thank you

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      @ahamadromen Před 7 lety +1

      sure also much better than the instructor i had. :)

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    @mohamedakram3163 Před 6 lety +4

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    @mustafashebl1417 Před 5 měsíci

    Magnificent explanation and simplification, Thank you mate.

  • @zurajanaii
    @zurajanaii Před rokem

    7 years later and you still got it. Thanks man

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    @samyak9134 Před 7 měsíci +7

    thx for securing my 5 marks in exam

  • @jessabelpineza1021
    @jessabelpineza1021 Před 3 lety +4

    It's so very helpful for our activity❤️ coz we can't go to school due to the pandemic. Thank u

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety

      You're welcome 😊. Do check out the full playlist here too: engineer4free.com/project-management !!

  • @runnergrl2468
    @runnergrl2468 Před rokem

    You really helped me understand this concept. I attended a class and they did not do as good as you have done here. Thank you so much!!! 👏

  • @WinkLightyear
    @WinkLightyear Před 2 lety

    My homework is due in less than an hour and your video saved me! Thanks for the great explanation!

  • @LisaWilliams77777
    @LisaWilliams77777 Před 7 lety +4

    Thanks for this - it really simplifies it in my mind now. Much easier than the book or my instructor.

  • @meitrapatterson2229
    @meitrapatterson2229 Před 5 lety +3

    WOAHHHHH my brain made an actual noise when I finally now understand the critical path.. two semesters later.. I feel like I can be a project manager now. Thank you!!!!!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 5 lety

      BOOM nicely done!! Better late than never... I'm glad I could help explode your brain 🤯🧠💥

    • @alieid8198
      @alieid8198 Před 4 lety

      And you too mr meitra

  • @brendonncube8889
    @brendonncube8889 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you for explaining it easy, made it easy for me to understand. Legend for real.

  • @Hattie23
    @Hattie23 Před 3 lety +1

    As part of my PMP certification exam prep, I planned to watch a couple of videos on the concept of the critical path. Your video was the first and after viewing it, I don't need to see anything else. Thank you, sir. Well done!

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +1

      Haha nice, glad I could help! Be careful though, I think PMP initializes with a 1 while I use a 0. The same logic applies though. Incase you need any more material, I have full playlist at engineer4free.com/project-management 👍👍

  • @schoolofpubg
    @schoolofpubg Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks, u cleared me about critical path method. I hope I can do my semester exam well

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +1

      Great!! You can find all of the PM videos that I did here too: engineer4free.com/project-management =)

  • @rodion1976
    @rodion1976 Před 7 lety +7

    I've always like this method better because the calculations are simpler. but important FYI, to those studying for PMP exam. if you start with zero, all your ES times will be wrong for purposes of the pmi exam. PMI exam requires you to start with 1

    • @Timotolas
      @Timotolas Před 7 lety

      Kevin Duncan ...that's exactly where I am, find out that some books begins in1 and others in 0....cannot be sure what's should be the correct way for PMP exam.

    • @bertrandbuba3866
      @bertrandbuba3866 Před měsícem

      @@Timotolas is it same for PMI-SP?

  • @bvtgrl
    @bvtgrl Před 7 lety

    Thank You so much!!! my teacher in my university made it so complicated.... Your a life saver!!! Thank You!!!

  • @moalnaim
    @moalnaim Před rokem

    Thanks for the video, its helping me understand the concept even after 7 years!!

  • @caseywavescreates
    @caseywavescreates Před 6 lety +8

    My man this was fucking brilliant, i am more than impressed. Thank you from South Africa

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 6 lety

      hahaha you're welcome my dude. tell yo' friends ;)

  • @sheilacavino7294
    @sheilacavino7294 Před 3 lety +5

    i did even know how to solve critical path, leave alone drawing the diagram ,after watching this am ready for my exams

  • @antondirani2519
    @antondirani2519 Před 4 měsíci

    Such a good video, really blessed to have it for free

  • @Chawla_archit
    @Chawla_archit Před rokem +1

    Great summary for the topic and very well explained in such an easy way. Am an student of Project management and this is really gonna help me in my course. Thank you.

  • @see5840
    @see5840 Před 4 lety +3

    I started with 1, in ES of Activity A at the beginning and finally ended up with no critical path! I wish you could calculate from the day 1 not 0. For example my final result accordingto PMBOK, for activity A, is become as follows:
    A: ES=1, LS=0, EF=3, LF=2.
    B: ES=4, LS=3, EF=7, LF= 6.
    C: ES=4, EF= 5, LS=9, LF=10.
    And so on!
    Please share your result when you tried!
    Thank you!

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    @simtim42526 Před rokem +4

    I pay 1 lakh rupees each year for engineering and at the end learning from CZcams.

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před rokem +2

      I was just in India, that's a lot of rupees 😶

  • @Plookiss
    @Plookiss Před rokem

    I'm on a work training course and this really helped, thanks so much!

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    This is the easiest way to understand. Very simple and powerful video. Thank you so much.

  • @rowar150
    @rowar150 Před 5 lety +5

    Bro, you are a god I have midterms tomorrow

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    @atsomaratne Před rokem +2

    When my lecturer taught me this it was so confusing but bruh this is so much fun😭

    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před rokem +1

      Haha, can check out all the videos at engineeréfree.com/project-management , might be helpful 👌

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    @VARUN-gn5kq Před rokem

    life saver man , today is my class assessment and my ready now, yeah baby

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    @mihaelaricha3350 Před 2 lety

    So helpful and clear! Many thanks!

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    @KS-xf1jr Před 11 měsíci +1

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    @so1115 Před 8 měsíci +1

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    @drannmariababy441 Před 9 měsíci +1

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    @bosanac06 Před 3 lety +1

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    • @Engineer4Free
      @Engineer4Free  Před 3 lety +1

      Thanks so much for the comment, glad I can help

  • @AnandP2812
    @AnandP2812 Před 4 lety +1

    Just had a lecture on this - did not understand a thing at all in 1 hour! In less than 8 minutes, I fully understand how to do this... Thank you for a clear, simple explanation. You deserve so much credit. :)

  • @sheilamehta648
    @sheilamehta648 Před 3 lety +1

    Great explanation. Easy to follow an understand. 1 week before my exam it's exactly what I needed. THANK YOU!