Certified Planner/Scheduler (CPS)
Plan Smarter for Maintenance That’s a Step Ahead
Maintenance is more than repairs — it’s about getting in front of problems before they cost you time, money, and equipment life. The Certified Planner/Scheduler (CPS) Program gives you the knowledge, tools, and real-world strategies to get proactive with your maintenance planning.
Who This Course Is For
If you manage how maintenance gets done, this course is built for you. Whether you're a:
- Maintenance Planner
- Maintenance Manager
- Service Writer
- CMMS Administrator
- Work Order Coordinator
… or anyone responsible for scheduling and optimizing maintenance work, the CPS program gives you the framework and best practices to work more efficiently and improve uptime.
What You’ll Learn
The CPS program is designed to turn reactive maintenance into a well-oiled, proactive process. You’ll learn:
- How to build a world-class maintenance planning system – Create structured job plans, improve labor efficiency, and implement best practices for preventive and predictive maintenance.
- Work order processes that run well – Understand how to prioritize maintenance tasks, manage your backlog effectively, and keep work orders flowing smoothly.
- Reliability-centered scheduling – Apply failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA) and reliability-centered maintenance (RCM) to develop an effective, data-driven work plan.
- Optimizing labor & material resources – Learn how to properly scope maintenance jobs, assign the right people and tools, and reduce wasted time.
- Time management & decision-making for planners – Improve scheduling efficiency, eliminate bottlenecks, and use key performance metrics to drive better planning decisions.
- Root cause analysis (RCA) & continuous improvement – Get to the heart of recurring maintenance issues and build a culture of ongoing process improvement.
How You’ll Learn
This results-driven training combines practical application with expert-led instruction so you’ll master maintenance planning and scheduling.
📌 4-Day Advanced Maintenance Planning & Scheduling Course (In-Person) – Learn from industry leaders in an interactive, discussion-based environment.
📌 Practical Job Scoping Assignments (Remote Homework) – Create and submit comprehensive job plans that include skills assessments, time estimates, materials lists, and step-by-step procedures.
📌 Work Scheduling & Execution Exercises – Develop a three-week maintenance schedule that optimizes labor, materials, and equipment availability.
📌 Final Exam & Certification – Score at least 70% on a 100-question, open-book exam to earn your Certified Planner/Scheduler (CPS) credential.
Why This Certification Matters
An effective planner/scheduler does more than just create work orders — they ensure that maintenance is done right, on time, and with maximum efficiency. With the CPS certification, you’ll:
✔ Reduce unplanned downtime by implementing structured, proactive maintenance planning.
✔ Eliminate wasted time & inefficiencies by improving job scoping, scheduling, and labor allocation.
✔ Drive maintenance performance with better data by applying reliability metrics to optimize scheduling and decision-making.
✔ Advance your career with education that proves your expertise in planning and scheduling.
Ready to stop the chaos and start planning smarter?
Join the next Certified Planner/Scheduler (CPS) training and take control of your maintenance operations today.