Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and key terminology
- Comprehensive overview of Microsoft Project Online features and user interface
- Seamless integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Initiating and Configuring Projects
- Establishing new project instances
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and configuration parameters
- Defining essential project attributes
Task Structuring and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Generating and organizing individual tasks
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to build WBS
- Identifying and defining task dependencies
Resource and Financial Allocation
- Classifying resource types (work, material, and cost)
- Distributing resources to specific tasks
- Configuring and monitoring expenditure
Scheduling and Execution Tracking
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various visual views
- Applying scheduling constraints and deadlines
- Maintaining records of task progress and updates
Baseline and Schedule Control
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned metrics
- Implementing necessary schedule revisions
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Developing custom reporting templates
- Presenting data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall project health and performance
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Sound understanding of fundamental project management principles
- Proficiency in using standard Microsoft Office applications
- Valid access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leads and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders involved in project delivery and oversight
Testimonials (3)
I gained a better understanding of how to create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project, including task dependencies, milestones, and baselines. I also learned practical techniques for resource allocation, progress tracking, reporting, and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to improve project planning and monitoring.
Vincent Raygie Maneja - Infinitecare Technology Solutions Inc.
Course - Microsoft Project Pro: Effective Project Planning and Management
Revisiting the discussion on WBS and an introduction to automation software like Power Automate, which I had not encountered before, with Microsoft Planner emerging as a reliable option for the future.
Juwadi - Ciputra Group
Course - Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project
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Exercises in MS Project
