Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core project management principles and terminology
- Overview of Microsoft Project Online capabilities and interface
- Integration features with Microsoft 365
Project Creation and Setup
- Initiating a new project
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and configurations
- Defining essential project attributes
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Generating and organizing individual tasks
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to establish the WBS
- Mapping out task dependencies
Resource and Cost Allocation
- Identifying resource categories (work, material, cost)
- Linking resources to specific tasks
- Establishing and monitoring cost expenditures
Activity Scheduling and Tracking
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various views
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Monitoring task progress and status updates
Schedule and Baseline Management
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned metrics
- Making necessary schedule refinements
Report Generation and Progress Analysis
- Developing custom reporting views
- Presenting data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall performance and project health
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Knowledge of fundamental project management principles
- Practical experience with Microsoft Office tools
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders accountable for project execution
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
