Microsoft Project Professional
Instructor: Brandon Mack
Delivery: In-person
Length: 2 Days
Difficulty: Intermediate
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Course Overview
This course is designed to familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so you can effectively and efficiently manage projects in a real-world environment. It covers the critical knowledge and skills a project manager needs to create a project plan with Microsoft Project during the planning phase of a project and then updating a project plan during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan with Microsoft Project and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval. Once your project plan is approved by the project sponsor, you will be able to manage the project so that it is completed on time, within budget, and according to scope.
Prerequisites
You should have basic knowledge of Windows including opening applications and opening files from File Explorer. Having knowledge regarding project management processes and lifecycles will be beneficial but is not required.
What You Will Learn On Day 1
- 01Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Identify Project Management Concepts
- Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment
- 02Defining a Project
- Create a New Project Plan
- Set Project Plan Options
- Assign a Project Calendar
- 03Adding Project Tasks
- Add Tasks to a Project Plan
- Enter Task Duration Estimates
- 04Managing Tasks
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure
- Define Task Relationships
- Schedule Tasks
- 05Managing Project Resources
- Add Resources to a Project
- Create a Resource Calendar
- Enter Costs for Resources
- Assign Resources to Tasks
- Resolve Resource Conflicts
- 06Finalizing a Project Plan
- Optimize a Project Plan
- Set a Baseline
- Share a Project Plan
What You Will Learn On Day 2
- 01Updating a Project Plan
- Enter Task Progress
- Enter Overtime Work
- Edit Tasks
- Update Cost Rate Tables
- Update a Baseline
- 02Viewing Project Progress
- Use View Commands
- Add Custom Fields
- Create Custom Views
- Format and Share the Timeline
- 03Reporting on Project Progress
- View Built-In Reports
- Create Custom Reports
- Create Visual Reports
- 04Reusing Project Plan Information
- Create a Project Plan Template
- Share Project Plan Elements with Other Plans
- 05Working with Multiple Projects
- Share Resources
- Link Project Plans
Included With The Course
- Professional textbook (physical and digital)
- Unused copy of any files referenced throughout the textbook.
- Certificate of completion signed by the instructor.
Associated Certifications
Not applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
We understand that you may have questions, and we’re here to help! Some of the most commonly asked questions about this course are covered below but if they don’t cover what you are looking for feel free to reach out to us through our contact page, and we’ll respond promptly to ensure you get the assistance you require. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we’re committed to making sure you have all the information necessary for a seamless experience.
This course is for the Microsoft Project Professional on-premises version (one-time purchase) and the Microsoft Project desktop app (“Planner and Project Plan 3”, or “Planner and Project Plan 5”). This would also prepare you for Microsoft Project Standard on-premises (one-time purchase) but there are some features covered in the course that do not come with Standard. If you are using the 2021 or 2024 version, this course will be adequate for both. This course does not cover the online “Planner Plan 1” version as it doesn't include the desktop app.
You can review the pricing and plans for Microsoft Project by clicking here. Microsoft's Project FAQ can be found by clicking here and may answer any additional questions you may have.
No. This course covers the functionality of the application. It would benefit you to have prior knowledge and experience but it is not required.
Registration
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