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Course details
Microsoft Project:
Microsoft Project is a leading project management tool designed to assist professionals in planning, scheduling, and tracking project progress effectively. This comprehensive training course equips participants with the skills to create detailed project plans, manage resources, track performance, and generate insightful reports. Through hands-on exercises and real-world case studies, attendees will gain practical knowledge to streamline project workflows, meet deadlines, and improve overall productivity. Whether you’re a seasoned project manager or new to the field, this course provides the tools and techniques needed to manage projects of any size or complexity with confidence and efficiency.
Benefits of Attending:
- Gain proficiency in Microsoft Project to effectively plan, execute, and track project progress.
- Learn industry best practices for project scheduling, resource management, and reporting.
- Enhance your ability to manage complex projects efficiently and meet deadlines.
- Improve your career prospects in project management and related roles.
Microsoft Project Training Course Outline
1 – Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Identify Project Management Concepts and Processes
- Discuss the Difference Between Project Editions
- Explore the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment and Project Views
2 – Set Up a Project
- Create and Save a Project Plan File
- Create a Project From a Template or Excel Workbook
- Set Project Plan Options (Start Date, etc.)
- Define the Work Calendar and Assign a Project Calendar
3 – Creating Tasks
- Identify Task Types (Summary Tasks, Milestones, etc.)
- Add Tasks to a Project Plan
- Enter Task Duration Estimates
- Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule
- Add Recruiting Tasks
4 – Managing Tasks
- Work with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and the Gantt Chart
- Copy Tasks from Another Program
- Organize Task List (Outline Tasks, Delete, etc.)
- Identify Relationships and Link Dependent Tasks
- Define Lag and Lead Time
- Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
5 – Creating & Managing Project Resources
- Define Resource Types and Add Resources to a Project
- Create a Resource Calendar
- Enter Costs for Resources
- Assign Resources to Tasks (Effort-Driven Scheduling, Task Variables, The Split View)
- Resolve Resource Conflicts (Resource Allocation Views, Resource Levelling View)
6 – Tracking Progress
- Shorten a Project Using Critical Path, Critical Path View, Slack, etc.
- Set Baseline
- Work with Actual Progress and Project Statistics Dialog Box
7 – Viewing Project Progress
- Work with Views (Display Two Views at the Same Time, Multiple Timelines)
- Use View Commands
- Add a Custom Field
- Create Custom Views
8 – Updating a Project’s Actuals
- Record Task Progress and Manually Update Project Progress
- Edit Tasks (Split Tasks, Active/Inactive Tasks, Placeholder Tasks)
- Enter Delayed Tasks, Assign Overtime Work, and Reschedule Unfinished Work
- Track Actuals (Tracking Table, Tracking Gantt Chart, Variance Table)
- Update Baseline and Cost Rate Tables
- Work with Earned Value
9 – Reporting on Project Progress
- Report Types and View Built-in Reports
- View Printing Options
- Create a Visual Report
- Customize Reports (Pivot Views, PivotTable Field List Pane)
- Format Output, Print Views and Reports
- Print a Project Summary Report
10 – Reusing Project Plan Information
- Create a Project Plan Template
- Save to Other Formats
- Work with Global Templates
- Work with the Project Organizer
- Share a Project Plan and Project Info with Other Plans
Eligibility / Requirements
Basic knowledge of project management concepts is preferred.Familiarity with Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, is beneficial.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Project ManagerProgram ManagerPMO SpecialistScheduler ...About Elegant Training Center
Elegant Professional and Management Development Training stands as a distinguished training center in Al Barsha1, Dubai, UAE setting the standard for excellence in face-to-face training programs. As a KHDA-approved and Autodesk Authorized center, we pride ourselves on offering affordable, effective, and industry-recognized courses across diverse fields, including Engineering & IT, Finance, Sales & Marketing, and HR & Administration.
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