This beginner-level course helps individuals effectively plan, create, manage, and track projects using Microsoft Project. Participants will gain essential skills in scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, and reporting, ensuring smooth project execution.
Course Objectives:
- Understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Project for effective project planning and tracking
- Set up and manage project tasks, resources, and timelines
- Monitor project progress and manage costs efficiently
- Generate and print professional reports for project documentation
Key Learning Areas:
- Introduction to Microsoft Project: Explore the interface, optimize startup settings, navigate using the ribbon, and customize views for efficient project management.
- Project Setup: Learn to create new projects, define schedules, adjust project information, use calendars, and set task dependencies and milestones.
- Task Management: Structure tasks with the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), manage durations, apply constraints, and use Gantt charts for visual tracking.
- Resource Allocation: Define and categorize resources (work, material, and cost), analyze resource usage, and manage resource allocation and conflicts.
- Cost Management: Assign wage rates, calculate fixed costs, and monitor expenses through built-in tracking features.
- Project Monitoring: Use baselines, analyze the critical path, track progress, and utilize various methods for project follow-up.
- Reporting and Visualization: Create custom reports, use tables and views for data analysis, and preview or print project summaries.
By the end, participants will confidently handle project tasks, track progress, and generate insightful reports using Microsoft Project.