Microsoft Project for the Web

Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Project for the Web

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMPRJW

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course Aims

In this course, you will explore Project for the Web’s features, benefits, and interface, and how to create, edit, and share projects. You will also learn how to manage tasks, resources, dependencies, and schedules, and how to visualise and communicate project information using various views and reports. Additionally, you will learn how to integrate Project for the web with other Microsoft tools, customise it to your needs, apply best practices and tips, and explore advanced topics such as portfolio and multiple project management.

What You Will Learn

This course will teach you how to use Microsoft Project for the web, a cloud-based project management tool that helps you plan, manage, and track your projects. You will learn how to create and share projects, manage tasks, resources, and schedules, visualise and communicate project information, integrate and customise Project for the web, apply best practices and tips, and explore advanced topics such as portfolio and multiple project management.

Skills

  • How to create and manage advanced task and resource scheduling, including custom fields, formulas, and graphical indicators
  • How to work with master and sub projects, Gantt chart views, critical path analysis, dashboards, portfolio management and analysis
  • How to use custom macros and automation, integration with other applications, troubleshooting and optimization, and collaborative project sites and sharing

Who This Is For

This course is for anyone who wants to use Project for the web, a modern and collaborative tool for project management. It covers the basics and the advanced features of the app, as well as how to integrate it with other Microsoft 365 tools.

Course Content

Introduction to Project for the Web

  • Topic A

    Overview
  • Topic B

    Key Features & Benefits
  • Topic C

    The Interface

Project Planning & Setup

  • Topic A

    Creating a new Project
  • Topic B

    Defining Project Details & Properties
  • Topic C

    Setting up Tasks & Task Hierarchy

Task Management

  • Topic A

    Adding & Editing Tasks
  • Topic B

    Assigning Resources to Tasks
  • Topic C

    Scheduling Tasks & Dependencies

Timeline & Gantt Chart

  • Topic A

    Timeline View
  • Topic B

    Creating a Gantt Chart
  • Topic C

    Adjusting Task Duration & Dependencies
  • Topic D

    Critical Path Analysis

Resource Management

  • Topic A

    Managing Project Resources
  • Topic B

    Allocating Resources to Tasks
  • Topic C

    Resource Levelling & Optimisation

Collaboration & Communication

  • Topic A

    Sharing Projects
  • Topic B

    Co-authoring & Real Time Collaboration
  • Topic C

    Communicating Project Updates
  • Topic D

    Using Comments & Notifications

Reporting & Analytics

  • Topic A

    Generating Project Reports
  • Topic B

    Analysing Project Data & Metrics
  • Topic C

    Visualising Project Progress

Integration & Customisation

  • Topic A

    Integration with other Tools
  • Topic B

    Customising Project Views & Layouts
  • Topic C

    Custom Fields & Views

Best Practice & Tips

  • Topic A

    Effective Project Management Strategies
  • Topic B

    Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Challenges
  • Topic C

    Tips for optimising Project Workflows

Advanced Topics

  • Topic A

    Portfolio Management
  • Topic B

    Managing Multiple Projects
  • Topic C

    Advanced Scheduling Techniques

Course Progression

If you’re looking for a way to take your project management skills to the next level using Microsoft Project, this course is for you. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Project to handle complex and large-scale projects that require advanced features and techniques. You’ll learn how to use the app’s tools and features to create and manage master and sub projects, work with different views and charts, analyse the critical path and dependencies, customize dashboards and reports, and perform portfolio analysis and optimization. You’ll also learn how to use custom macros and automation, integrate Microsoft Project with other applications, troubleshoot and resolve issues, and create collaborative project sites and sharing options. You’ll learn from our expert instructors who have extensive experience with Microsoft Project and have used it for various challenging scenarios, such as managing multiple projects, aligning projects with business objectives, or dealing with resource constraints and risks. They’ll show you the app’s functionalities and best practices and help you apply them to your own context and goals. You’ll also get to practice your skills in realistic activities and assessments and get feedback and assistance from our instructors and peers. This course is designed for project managers, project coordinators, project analysts, and other professionals who have some prior experience with Microsoft Project and familiarity with the basic concepts of project management. They should also be comfortable with using Windows and Office applications, such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. If you want to boost your project management skills and use Microsoft Project to plan, track, and manage complex projects effectively and efficiently, join us today and enrol in this course. Here are some of the topics we cover:

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