Drowning in spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and scope creep? Time to take control.
This hands-on course introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Project. You’ll learn to create structured project plans, link tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources. Designed for beginners, this training provides a strong foundation for delivering well-organized, trackable plans that can be reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.
Objectives
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to construct a basic project plan using Microsoft Project’s essential features. You will:
Understand core project management concepts
Create a new project plan and define scheduling options
Add tasks, durations, and relationships
Allocate and manage resources effectively
Finalize your project plan for stakeholder approval
1 - GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT
Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts
Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment
2 - DEFINING A PROJECT
Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File
Topic B: Set Project Plan Options
Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar
3 - ADDING PROJECT TASKS
Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates
4 - MANAGING TASKS
Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic B: Define Task Relationships
Topic C: Schedule Tasks
5 - MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES
Topic A: Add Resources to a Project
Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts
6 - FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN
Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan
Topic B: Set a Baseline
Topic C: Share a Project Plan
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Basic computer literacy
Basic PC operating system navigation skills
Basic Internet usage skills
Basic IP address knowledge
