Microsoft Project

Advanced

Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Project Advanced

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMPRJA

Assumed Knowledge

Microsoft Project Intermediate

Course Aims

This course is designed for project managers who want to master the advanced features and functionality of Microsoft Project. The course covers various topics such as advanced task and resource scheduling, managing complex projects, custom fields, formulas and graphical indicators, advanced reporting and dashboards, portfolio management and analysis, custom macros and automation, integration with other applications, advanced troubleshooting and optimization, and advanced project management techniques.

What You Will Learn

On this Advanced course you will learn how to use advanced features to customize your project data and views. You will create and work with master and sub-projects whilst tracking their progress & baselines and managing the resources across the projects. Gain knowledge of generating reports and dashboards, analysing project portfolios, and automating tasks with macros and integration. You will also learn advanced project management techniques and how to solve common problems using Microsoft Project.

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 designed for project managers, coordinators, analysts, and other professionals who have some experience with Microsoft Project and want to enhance their skills and knowledge in planning, tracking, and managing complex projects.

Course Content

Project Intermediate Review

Advanced Task & Resource Scheduling

  • Topic A

    Task Constraints
  • Topic B

    Task Calendars & Exception Days
  • Topic C

    Resource Contouring

Managing Complex Projects

  • Topic A

    Master & Subproject Management
  • Topic B

    Cross Project Links

Advanced Resource Management

  • Topic A

    Resource Pooling & Sharing
  • Topic B

    Advanced Resource Levelling

Custom Fields, Formulas & Graphical Indicators

  • Topic A

    Custom Fields & Formulas
  • Topic B

    Graphical Indicators

Advanced Reporting & Dashboards

  • Topic A

    Custom Reports
  • Topic B

    Dashboard Design

Portfolio Management & Analysis

  • Topic A

    Portfolio Management
  • Topic B

    What If Scenarios

Custom Macros & Automation

  • Topic A

    Introduction to VBA
  • Topic B

    Creating Custom Macros

Integration with other Applications

  • Topic A

    Integrating Project with Excel
  • Topic B

    Integrating Project with SharePoint

Advanced Troubleshooting & Optimisation

  • Topic A

    Troubleshooting Project Performance
  • Topic B

    File Management & Optimisation

Advanced Project Management Techniques

  • Topic A

    Critical Chain Method
  • Topic B

    Earned Value Management

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.

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