Microsoft Project

Essentials

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Course Details

Course Name

Microsoft Project Essentials

Duration

1 Day

Course Code

AFBMPRJE

Assumed Knowledge

None

Course Aims

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool for managing projects of different sizes and complexities. In this course, you will learn the essentials of Microsoft Project, from creating a new project plan to tracking its progress and sharing it with others. You will be guided through how to enter tasks, assign resources, set deadlines, and customise the Gantt chart view. By the end of this course, you will be able to create, manage, and export professional-looking project plans using Microsoft Project.

What You Will Learn

This course will teach you how to use Microsoft Project to create, manage, and share project plans. You will learn how to enter and organise tasks, resources, and calendars, as well as how to link tasks and apply constraints and deadlines. You will also learn how to customise the Gantt chart view, set baselines, track progress, and generate reports. Finally, you will learn how to print, export, and share your project plan with other stakeholders.

Skills

  • How to create a new project plan and enter tasks, resources, and calendars
  • How to link tasks and apply constraints, deadlines, and priorities
  • How to customise the Gantt chart view, set baselines, track progress, and generate reports

Who This Is For

The target audience for a Microsoft Project Essentials training course is anyone who wants to learn how to use Microsoft Project to plan, manage, and execute projects of any size and complexity. The course covers the essential features and functions of Microsoft Project, such as creating and linking tasks, customizing views, tracking progress, and generating reports. The course also provides tips and tricks to help learners optimize their project management workflow and avoid common pitfalls. The course is designed for project managers, team leaders, coordinators, analysts, consultants, or anyone who is involved in planning and executing projects.

Course Content

Introduction to Project

  • Topic A

    Introduction to Project

  • Topic B

    The Project Interface

Creating a Project Plan

  • Topic A

    Starting a new Project

  • Topic B

    Project Information

  • Topic C

    Project Calendars

Adding Tasks to a Project

  • Topic A

    Entering Tasks

  • Topic B

    Tasks Hierarchy

Task Linking & Dependencies

  • Topic A

    Task Relationships

  • Topic B

    Lag & Lead Time

Understanding Resources

  • Topic A

    Resource Types

  • Topic B

    Entering Resoources

Assigning Resources to Tasks

  • Topic A

    Assigning Resources

  • Topic B

    Resource Levelling

Working with Gantt Charts

  • Topic A

    What is the Gantt Chart

  • Topic B

    Customising the Gantt Chart

Task Constraints & Deadlines

  • Topic A

    Task Constraints

  • Topic B

    Task Deadlines

Tracking Progress & Baselines

  • Topic A

    Setting Baselines

  • Topic B

    Tracking Progress

Working with Project Views

  • Topic A

    Viewing Resources

  • Topic B

    The Timeline View

Project Reports

  • Topic A

    Standard Reports

  • Topic B

    Custom Reports

Exporting & Sharing Projects

  • Topic A

    Printing & Exporting

  • Topic B

    Sharing Projects

Course Progression

If you want to help your team succeed and deliver high-quality results using Microsoft Project, this course is for you. In this course, you’ll learn how to use Microsoft Project to create and manage your team’s projects and tasks, from start to finish. You’ll learn how to use the app’s tools and features to define your project scope, schedule, budget, and resources, monitor and control your project progress and performance, and communicate and collaborate with your team and stakeholders. You’ll learn from our expert instructors who have used Microsoft Project for various scenarios, such as launching a new product, organizing an event, or developing a software application. They’ll guide you through 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 engaging activities and assessments and get feedback and assistance from our instructors and peers.
Whether you’re new to Microsoft Project or want to enhance your existing skills, we have a course that matches your level and interests. Our courses are flexible, interactive, and relevant to your situation and industry. Join us today and discover how Microsoft Project can help you manage your team’s projects and tasks effectively and efficiently. Here are some of the courses we offer

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Microsoft Project Advanced

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