Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and key terminology
- An overview of Microsoft Project Online’s capabilities and user interface
- Integration workflows within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Initiating Project Setup
- Steps to create a new project instance
- Configuring project calendars, start dates, and general settings
- Establishing essential project properties
Task Structure and Work Breakdown (WBS)
- Techniques for creating and organizing tasks
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to build a WBS
- Mapping dependencies between tasks
Managing Resources and Expenses
- Identifying different resource types (work, material, and cost)
- Strategic assignment of resources to specific tasks
- Establishing budget parameters and tracking expenditure
Scheduling and Monitoring Activities
- Interpreting Gantt charts and other visualization views
- Applying scheduling constraints and setting deadlines
- Recording task progress and updating status reports
Baseline Control and Schedule Integrity
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned metrics
- Making necessary adjustments to the schedule
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Building customized reporting tools
- Presenting data through visual charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall project health and performance indicators
Wrap-up and Future Pathways
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management principles
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Key stakeholders involved in 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
