This course is designed to teach learners how to effectively use Microsoft Project for project planning, running, and tracking. By the end of the course, students will be able to create phase-based work breakdown structures, apply durations, constraints, resources, and track projects. The course covers topics such as task relationships, resource management, resolving conflicts, and optimizing project plans. The teaching method includes hands-on exercises, demonstrations, and practical examples. The course is intended for project managers, resource managers, team leads, and anyone tasked with managing projects of varying sizes using Microsoft Project.
Overview
Syllabus
Start
Introduction
Introduction to Projects and Tasks
Project Management Concepts
Navigating Project
Creating New Project Plans and Setting Start Dates
Hiding Task 0 and Copying the Standard Built-In Calendar
Adding Calendar Exceptions
Assigning Calendars to Project Plans
Overview of Manually Scheduled and Auto-Scheduled Tasks
Manually Entering Tasks and Task Durations
Importing Tasks from Excel
Changing the Task List to Auto-Schedule
Adding Project Summary Tasks to Plans
Adding Other Summary Tasks to Outline the Project Plan
Adding Milestone Tasks to the Project Plan
Overview of Task Relationships and Definitions
Setting Up the First Relationship Between Tasks
Setting Up Stage 1 Relationships
Setting Up Stage 2-4 Relationships
Reviewing Task Schedules Based on Relationships
Displaying WBS Codes in Project Plan
Changing Relationship Type and Adding Lag and Lead Time
Adding and Modifying Tasks
Adding Recurring Tasks to Stage 3
Adding Task Notes
Projects and Tasks Recap
Introduction to Resources and Plans
Overview of Resource Types
Reviewing the Columns in Resource Sheet View
Entering Resources and Costs
Creating Resource Calendars
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Exercise - Assigning Resources to Tasks
Assigning Material and Cost Resources to Tasks
Updating Resource Sheet with New Information and Changing Assignments
Manually Resolving Resource Conflicts
Leveling Resources and the Entire Project to Resolve Conflicts
Optimizing Project Plans
Overview of Baseline and Interim Plans
Setting a Baseline
Reviewing the Cons of Printing a Plan
Using the Copy and Copy Pictures Command
Using the Timeline to Share Project Information
Resources and Plans Recap
Conclusion
Taught by
Learnit Training
