Microsoft Project is the industry-standard tool for planning and scheduling projects, helping managers build, track, and control project timelines with precision. This program equips participants with practical Microsoft Project skills, covering how to build schedules, manage resources, and track progress using the software.
As MS Project remains widely used, proficiency is a valuable, employable skill. This course combines hands-on practice with scheduling technique and introduces emerging trends in project scheduling tools.
Course Objectives
Upon the successful completion of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Navigate the Microsoft Project interface
- Set up a new project
- Define the project calendar
- Create and organise tasks
- Build the work breakdown structure
- Link tasks and dependencies
- Set durations and constraints
- Build the project schedule
- Identify the critical path
- Set up and assign resources
- Manage resource allocation
- Set the project baseline
- Track progress and updates
- Generate reports and views
- Manage and adjust the schedule
- Apply emerging trends in project scheduling tools
Course Outline
- Module 1: The Microsoft Project Interface
- Module 2: Setting Up a New Project
- Module 3: The Project Calendar
- Module 4: Creating & Organising Tasks
- Module 5: The Work Breakdown Structure
- Module 6: Linking Tasks & Dependencies
- Module 7: Durations & Constraints
- Module 8: Building the Project Schedule
- Module 9: Identifying the Critical Path
- Module 10: Setting Up & Assigning Resources
- Module 11: Managing Resource Allocation
- Module 12: Setting the Project Baseline
- Module 13: Tracking Progress & Updates
- Module 14: Reports & Views
- Module 15: Emerging Trends: Project Scheduling Tools
Who Should Attend
This course is intended for project managers, planners, and team members who want hands-on scheduling skills with Microsoft Project. A basic project management foundation is helpful.
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