Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and key terminology in project management
- An introduction to the features and interface of Microsoft Project Online
- Integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Initiating Project Creation and Configuration
- Setting up a new project
- Adjusting project calendars, start dates, and general settings
- Establishing essential project attributes
Defining Tasks and Building the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating and structuring tasks
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to form the WBS
- Establishing logical dependencies between tasks
Allocating Resources and Managing Costs
- Identifying resource categories (work, material, cost)
- Linking resources to specific tasks
- Configuring and monitoring project costs
Scheduling Activities and Monitoring Progress
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various project views
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Recording task progress and updating status
Managing Schedules and Baselines
- Establishing and maintaining project baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned progress
- Implementing necessary schedule adjustments
Generating Reports and Analyzing Performance
- Designing custom reporting solutions
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall project health and performance metrics
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management concepts
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Intended Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders accountable for project delivery
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
