Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and key terminology
- An overview of the Microsoft Project Online interface and key features
- Exploring integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Initiating Project Creation and Configuration
- Steps for setting up a new project
- Customizing project calendars, start dates, and system settings
- Defining essential project attributes and properties
Defining Tasks and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Methods for creating and organizing project tasks
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to build a robust WBS
- Identifying and establishing logical dependencies between tasks
Allocating Resources and Managing Costs
- Categorizing resource types including work, material, and cost
- Strategies for assigning resources to specific tasks
- Techniques for setting budgets and tracking expenditure
Scheduling Activities and Monitoring Progress
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various project views for clarity
- Applying constraints and deadlines to control timelines
- Methods for tracking task completion and updating status
Managing Schedules and Baselines
- Techniques for establishing and maintaining project baselines
- Analyzing the variance between actual and planned progress
- Implementing necessary adjustments to the schedule
Generating Reports and Analyzing Performance
- Creating custom reports to highlight key metrics
- Using charts and dashboards for visual data representation
- Conducting analysis on overall project health and performance
Course Summary and Future Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management principles
- Practical experience with the Microsoft Office suite
- An active Microsoft Project Online account for hands-on activities
Intended Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders involved in overseeing 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
Pemahaman terhadap konsep dari schedule dan cost planning
R. Galih Gumilar Thessa - Ciputra Group
Course - Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project
Exercises in MS Project
