Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and key terminology in project management
- Exploring the features and interface of Microsoft Project Online
- Integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Initiating Project Creation and Configuration
- Steps to initiate a new project
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and core parameters
- Establishing essential project properties
Defining Tasks and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Techniques for creating and organizing tasks
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS
- Mapping dependencies between tasks
Allocating Resources and Costs
- Understanding different resource types (work, material, cost)
- Assigning resources to specific tasks
- Establishing and monitoring cost metrics
Scheduling Activities and Tracking Progress
- Leveraging Gantt charts and various views
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Monitoring task completion and status updates
Managing Schedules and Baselines
- Implementing and maintaining project baselines
- Analyzing the variance between actual and planned progress
- Adjusting schedules as necessary
Generating Reports and Analyzing Progress
- Designing custom reporting solutions
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards
- Evaluating overall performance and project health
Recap and Future Directions
Requirements
- Working knowledge of fundamental project management concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
- Valid access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders accountable for project execution
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
