Duration: 2 Days
Course Overview:
This two-day course is designed to give project managers, team leaders, and coordinators a solid foundation in using Microsoft Project to effectively plan, manage, and track projects.
Target Audience:
Project managers, team leaders, coordinators, and anyone who needs to plan, manage, or monitor projects using Microsoft Project.
Overview of Project Management Concepts
Key project management terms (tasks, milestones, resources, etc.)
Role of MS Project in project management
Understanding the MS Project Interface
Menus, ribbons, and views
Project calendar and timeline navigation
Creating and Defining a New Project
Starting a new project
Setting up basic project information (start date, project calendar)
Creating Project Calendars
Types of calendars: standard, task, resource
Setting working and non-working time
Defining Project Tasks and Phases
Types of tasks (summary, milestone, subtask)
Entering and organizing tasks
Using phases and milestones to structure projects
Tasks with Dependencies
Understanding task dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF)
Setting and adjusting task dependencies
Lead and lag times
Defining and Assigning Resources
Types of resources (work, material, cost)
Adding resources to the project
Assigning resources to tasks
Understanding resource costs and availability
Handling resource overallocation
Workshop (Create Your Own Project)
Understanding Baselines and their Importance
Definition and purpose of a baseline
Saving a project baseline
Comparing Baseline and Actual Project Performance
Reviewing baseline vs. actual project performance
Tracking Project Progress
Tracking work, duration, and completion percentage
Marking tasks as complete
Tracking Resource and Cost Utilization
Reviewing resource usage and cost tracking
Handling resource allocation changes
Generating Reports in Microsoft Project
Types of reports available (task, resource, cost, etc.)
Customizing reports for project analysis
Using Visuals to Present Project Data
Gantt charts, timeline views, and network diagrams
Project Optimization Tips
Resolving overallocation and balancing resources
Critical path analysis and optimization
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
