Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project Training Course

Day 1: Core Concepts, Scheduling, and Critical Path Analysis
• Module 1: Introduction

• Fundamental principles of project development (The Project Triangle).
• Mastering the interface and basic viewing modes.
• Configuring calendars and application settings.

• Module 2: Task Management & Scheduling

• Scheduling rules and task types.
• Creating and refining tasks, durations, and milestones.
• Defining dependencies and relationships between tasks.

• Module 3: Optimization & Constraints

• Navigating task constraints and strict deadlines.
• The Critical Path: Identification, analysis, and strategies for compression.
• Managing slack, delays, and buffer time.

Day 2: Resources, Costs, and Progress Tracking
• Module 1: Resource Management

• Defining resource types: Labor, Material, and Cost.
• Controlling availability, rate tables, and variable expenses.
• Allocating resources and resolving over-allocations to balance workloads.

• Module 2: Financial Control

• Recording fixed and one-off costs.
• Analyzing expenses across the project, individual tasks, and resources.

• Module 3: Tracking & Reporting

• Baselines: Establishing and preserving the project plan.
• Evaluating deviations and modifications within the project.
• Earned Value Analysis: Assessing project performance metrics.
• Producing standard and custom reports for stakeholders.