Project – Part 1

Description

Drowning in spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and scope creep? Time to take control.
This hands-on course introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Project. You’ll learn to create structured project plans, link tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources. Designed for beginners, this training provides a strong foundation for delivering well-organized, trackable plans that can be reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.

Additional Course Information

Schedule and Pricing

Target Audience
Pre-Requisites
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic PC operating system navigation skills
  • Basic Internet usage skills
  • Basic IP address knowledge
Objectives

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to construct a basic project plan using Microsoft Project’s essential features. You will:

  • Understand core project management concepts
  • Create a new project plan and define scheduling options
  • Add tasks, durations, and relationships
  • Allocate and manage resources effectively
  • Finalize your project plan for stakeholder approval
Course Delivery Modality
VILT
Duration in Hours
8
Credits Eligible
1
Course Vendor

Course Outline

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

  • Navigate the Microsoft Project environment

Defining a Project

  • Create a new project plan
  • Set scheduling options
  • Assign a project calendar

Adding Project Tasks

  • Add and organize tasks
  • Estimate task durations

Managing Tasks

  • Create a work breakdown structure
  • Set task dependencies
  • Schedule task execution

Managing Project Resources

  • Add and assign project resources
  • Enter costs and resolve conflicts
  • Create and use resource calendars

Finalizing a Project Plan

  • Optimize the project schedule
  • Set baselines

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