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Microsoft Project Essentials
Description
Microsoft Project Essentials Introduction
Welcome to the Microsoft Project Essentials course, an essential journey for anyone aiming to excel in project management using Microsoft Project. This course is thoughtfully crafted for a wide array of learners – from those new to the field of project management to experienced project managers and schedulers. Our aim is to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Project, ensuring you acquire both the foundational knowledge and the practical skills necessary for effective creation, management, and maintenance of project plans.
In the contemporary world where efficient project management is more critical than ever, Microsoft Project emerges as a key tool in the arsenal of project planning, execution, and monitoring. Through this course, you will delve into both beginner and intermediate aspects of Microsoft Project, gaining a profound comprehension of its capabilities.
Starting with the basics of navigating the Microsoft Project desktop interface, the course will guide you through a series of hands-on exercises, progressively sharpening your skills. By the end of this course, you will be adept at crafting detailed project schedules, managing resources adeptly, tracking project progress, and handling various aspects of project management with confidence and proficiency.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the Microsoft Project desktop environment effortlessly.
- Create a new project plan file and configure project options.
- Define project tasks and assign calendars.
- Construct a work breakdown structure (WBS) and task relationships.
- Manage project resources, calendars, and costs.
- Finalize project plans by optimizing and establishing baselines.
- Update project plans with task progress and overtime work.
- Format and communicate project progress using timeline views.
- Generate built-in project reports.
- Collaborate on project elements across multiple projects.
Prerequisites
- To ensure your success in this course, it’s beneficial to have some prior knowledge and skills using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, preferably the most current version.
- While you don’t need to be an expert, having experience and competency with Microsoft Office applications will be useful for understanding Microsoft Project’s functionalities.
- Having a foundational knowledge of project management concepts will help you better prepare for working with Microsoft Project, although it’s not mandatory.
Audience
- This course is tailored for individuals responsible for planning and overseeing projects, including project managers and schedulers, as well as those aspiring to such roles.
- It’s suitable for anyone interested in learning Microsoft Project, whether you’re a complete beginner or seeking to refresh your skills.
Microsoft Project Essentials Outline
Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Navigating the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment
Defining a Project
- Creating a New Project Plan File
- Setting Project Plan Options
- Assigning a Project Calendar
Adding Project Tasks
- Adding Tasks to a Project Plan
- Entering Task Duration Estimates
Managing Tasks
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Defining Task Relationships
- Scheduling Tasks
Managing Project Resources
- Adding Resources to a Project
- Creating a Resource Calendar
- Entering Costs for Resources
- Assigning Resources to Tasks
- Resolving Resource Conflicts
Finalizing a Project Plan
- Optimizing a Project Plan
- Setting a Baseline
- Sharing a Project Plan
Updating a Project Plan
- Entering Task Progress
- Entering Overtime Work
- Editing Tasks
Viewing Project Progress
- Formatting and Sharing the Timeline View
Lesson 9: Reporting on Project Progress
- Viewing Built-in Reports
Reusing Project Plan Information
- Sharing Project Plan Elements with Other Plans
Working with Multiple Projects
- Sharing Resources
- Linking Project Plans
Additional Topics:
- Exploring Project Management in the Cloud
- Navigating the Microsoft Project Online Environment
$890.00
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2 Days Course |