Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and key terminology.
- Exploration of Microsoft Project Online features and interface.
- Integration mechanisms with Microsoft 365.
Project Initiation and Configuration
- Establishing a new project.
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and general settings.
- Defining essential project properties.
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creation and organization of individual tasks.
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to structure the WBS.
- Establishing logical dependencies between tasks.
Resource and Cost Management
- Identifying resource categories (work, material, cost).
- Assigning appropriate resources to specific tasks.
- Configuring and monitoring associated costs.
Activity Scheduling and Monitoring
- Interpreting Gantt charts and utilizing various views.
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines.
- Recording task progress and necessary updates.
Schedule and Baseline Control
- Creating and managing project baselines.
- Comparing actual outcomes against planned progress.
- Implementing schedule adjustments as needed.
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Generating custom reports.
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards.
- Evaluating overall performance and project health.
Conclusion and Path Forward
Requirements
- Understanding of fundamental project management concepts.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Access to a valid Microsoft Project Online account.
Target Audience
- Project Managers.
- Team Leaders and PMO specialists.
- Stakeholders involved in project delivery.
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
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R. Galih Gumilar Thessa - Ciputra Group
Course - Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project
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