Network Schedule
Scheduling Terms
Reviewed by forProject Technology - updated Sep 2026
Quick definition: A Network Schedule is a schedule format that shows tasks and milestones along with their logical dependencies (predecessors and successors).
A network schedule lays out how Work Packages, Planning Packages, or lower-level tasks connect to one another, expressing the logic of how the project will actually be executed. At minimum, it must include all discrete work.
Why it matters
Because it captures dependencies, not just dates, a network schedule is the foundation for Critical Path Analysis — letting the team identify which sequence of work drives the finish date and where schedule risk is concentrated.
Also known as
N/A
Used in
Critical Path Analysis
FAQ
Does a network schedule have to include every task in the project?
At minimum it must include all discrete work; some effort, like Level of Effort, may be excluded from the network logic.
What's the difference between a network schedule and a simple task list?
A task list just names tasks and dates; a network schedule also captures the dependencies between them, which is what makes Critical Path Analysis possible.
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