Microsoft
Microsoft Project Microsoft Project
Plan and track projects - link tasks, assign resources, set baselines and watch the critical path.
Overview
This course is intended for people who wish to learn how to schedule projects using Microsoft Project. It covers all of the essential information required to create a reasonably complex project schedule. This course is intended for people who need to know how to manage projects using Microsoft Project.
Who Should Attend
This practical hands-on course is designed for new users to Project.
Prerequisites
Project Management experience and be familiar with terms such as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource; although no knowledge of MS Project is required.
Benefits of Completing This Course
Learn to master Microsoft Project to:
• manage projects of any size
• track resources and costs
• track project progress
• produce management reports
Inclusions
- Training Manual with step-by-step instructions
- Practice files relevant to the training material
- Training Completed files - you are free to take away any completed files for review
- Unlimited online support, as training doesn't stop when you walk out our door
Learning Outcomes
• Create a project plan in Microsoft Project
• Add tasks and set relationships
• Assign constraints
• Filter tasks
• Manage the project view
• Assign resources
• Assign costs
• Create Project reports
Topics Covered
Learning Outcomes
● Plan a project using MS Project
● Link tasks effectively
● Work with time constraints
● Work with subtasks in an outline form
● Assign resources and their work schedules to tasks
● Resolve time and resource conflicts
● Effectively use the different views and reports available in MS Project
● Work with subtasks in an outline form
Starting a Project
● The Planning Process
● Defining Project Information
● Managing a Project
● Project Management Tools
● Starting Project
● Changing work Hours
● Add a Non-Working Day
Task Relationships
● Linking Tasks and Observing the Critical Path
● Modifying Task Relationships
● Constraints
● Critical Path
● Filtering Tasks
● Recurring Tasks
● Task Duration and Milestones
Outlining
● Organizing the Task List into an Outline
● Viewing Levels of Detail
● Using Drawing Tools
● Linking Summary Tasks
● Viewing Outline Codes
● Collapse and Expand an Outline
Adding and Assigning Resources
● Create and Assign Base Calendars
● Entering and Assigning Resources
● Working with Project Costs
● Create and Assign Resources
● Assigning Resources to Groups
Displaying Project Data
● Exploring Views
● Generating Project Reports
● Creating a Report
● CrossTab Reports
● Setting Page Setup Options
Viewing and Filtering Data
● Working with Views
● Changing Views
● Using a Combination View
● Formatting the Timescale
● Customising a View
● Filtering Project Data
● Creating Custom Filters
● Using the Organiser
Setting the Plan
● Creating a Baseline Plan
● Working Baselines
● Baseline Tables
● Previewing a Baseline Report
● Clearing a Baseline
Tracking Project Progress
● Modifying the Environment for Tracking
● Entering Data For Completed Tasks
● Entering Data for Tasks in Progress
● Updating a Task on Schedule
● Viewing Slippage
● Entering % Complete
● Applying Progress Lines
Adjusting the Schedule
● Adjusting Schedule for Future Tasks
● Setting and Displaying an Interim Plan
● Finalising the Project
● Marking Tasks Complete
● Correcting Actual Data
● Analysing Final Data
● Using Final Data in New Projects
● Copy Task Names To a New Project
Additional Resource Considerations
● Working-Hour Considerations
● Customising Resource Reports
Customising the Microsoft Project Environment
● Working with Views
● Working with Global Settings
● Using the Options Dialog Box
Live online - learn by doing.
Our Live Online courses are conducted through a dedicated learning platform that enables us to provide instructor-led, hands-on training to develop real skills, in real time. Each participant logs into their own virtual environment set up specifically for the course. This is a fully interactive experience - just like in a classroom. No passive lectures, no videos to follow - real-time, hands-on practice with your instructor guiding you every step.
Instructor
- Provides real-time, live hands-on instruction and demonstration
- Provides step-by-step practical activities for participants
- Can assist participants on their screen, if necessary
- Can share participant screens to enhance discussion
Participants
- Receive hands-on instruction, step-by-step exercises and skill-builder activities
- See the instructor's screen while working in their own environment
- Can interact with the instructor and the group of participants
- Can ask questions at any time
- Join the course from any location with internet, using a course invitation
- No need for any software - just a computer with internet and a browser
- No downloads or installs necessary on the participant's computer
Inclusions
- E-Book Training Manual / activity booklet provided
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support to the level of the course
- Access to any training exercises used during the session
Session Times
- Full Day Course: 9:00am - 4:30pm
- Half Day Course: 9:00am - 12:30pm or 1:30pm - 5:00pm
Private sessions are booked exclusively for your team and can be facilitated as Live Online group training, or in a Classroom / Face-to-Face setting at your workplace or another organised location. Content and duration can be tailored to your needs - contact our Course Scheduling team to discuss your requirements.
Classroom / Face-to-Face
Classroom sessions are delivered at a nominated location, available for Private courses only.
Requirements (if training is delivered at your site)
- A computer is required for each participant, configured with appropriate software (if necessary)
- If participants are using laptops, please ensure power cords are provided for use during the session
- The instructor will bring their own laptop - please provide power
- A screen or projector for the trainer to connect their laptop to (please indicate the connection method - HDMI or Wi-Fi)
Inclusions
- Training Manual / activity booklet
- Certificate of Completion
- Post-course support for queries relating to the course content
Get in touch with our Course Scheduling team to arrange a private session or confirm delivery options for a specific date.