Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and terminology of project management
- Overview of Microsoft Project Online features and interface
- Integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Project Creation and Setup
- Initialising a new project
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and configurations
- Defining essential project attributes
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating and structuring tasks
- Utilising summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS
- Establishing dependencies between tasks
Resource and Cost Allocation
- Identifying resource types (work, material, cost)
- Assigning resources to specific tasks
- Establishing and monitoring costs
Activity Scheduling and Tracking
- Working with Gantt charts and various views
- Applying constraints and deadlines
- Monitoring task progress and updates
Schedule and Baseline Management
- Establishing and managing baselines
- Comparing actual outcomes against planned progress
- Implementing necessary schedule adjustments
Report Generation and Progress Analysis
- Developing custom reports
- Visualising data through charts and dashboards
- Evaluating performance and overall project health
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management principles
- Practical experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders with responsibility 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
