What is the Critical Path Method (CPM)?

The Critical Path Method (CPM) is one of the core planning and control methodologies that project managers use. So, what is the Critical Path Method?

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[justiner]

I've looked at several different explanations of the principle of the critical path method on YouTube and I think this is the clearest I've found yet. Super useful for my CAPM prep. Thank you!

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Thank you for being my favorite video content provider. You make the hard stuff simple.

[MrMetalhead]

Thank you, I am working towards a Diploma of Project Management and I have been in Project Management over the last 4 years. I find your presentations very helpful. Thank you for covering the Critical Path method.

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[Dwavard]

At 1m 55s great critical path explanation :-)

[lonleydragonfly]

thank you - this was so helpful, i have just started a project management course

[katyweir]

Thanks for this - it was really clear and informative. I am studying for PMP and will definitely be checking out your other videos.

[doctu]

I don’t know why some people have disliked this video, because there is nothing to do so except this exceptional basic concept of CPM, PERT, Ghantt chart

[Arshdeep_singh_]

This video about the Critical Path Method (CPM) was really educational, in my opinion. It was easy to understand and succinct to explain how CPM finds the longest sequence of dependent activities and calculates project time. My understanding of the idea was improved by the network diagram's visual representation. However, I'm curious about real-world applications and potential challenges in implementing CPM. Any thoughts on that? Thanks for the informative content!

[mraarondavidsmith]

Great stuff- absolutely helping me on my Organizational Management test prep! Thanks!

[shinambhatti]

well explained the steps of CPM likeestimate activity duration, and update to show peogress etc.

[_M_D_M_]

Hi. Thank You for the video. Is it ok to bring in 3 Point Estimate to CPM? What can be the pitfalls of doing so?

[uctranhong]

I am solving a moot case in which both parties contribute to the delays of the final completion date. I am figuring out how to calculate the delay caused by each action. Thanks for helping.

[MyAviram]

Good Video..served me the purpose of understanding the basic of the topic, although detailed description and examples are not available, still it's helpful

[p.m.]

Good work Mr. Clayton.
If possible, please keep the backgrounds in dark colors, instead of white, which would be easy on the eyes especially for the people who watch videos at night.

[heatherkindsvatter]

Due to the age of the video I am certain you are aware of the misspelled work, at 3:26 Step (6) Update is missing the "d" - otherwise great video. Thank you for your continued teachings.

[blackdogbite]

Also... No graphic examples of a critical path schedule with the CP shown???

[ZambeziExplorers]

Why cant you use the 3 point estimate from the pert chart on the duration estimation.

[edwardchirwa]

Is it possible for a critical path not to begin at the "start" of the Network Diagram?

[mjo]

sir so how can we use CPM fir recruitment purpose?