Microsoft Project (beginner to guru)

Uplatz offers this advanced course on Microsoft Project to help you use this leading project management software to create better project plans, assign resources to
tasks, track progress, manage budgets and analyze workloads. You will be awarded Course Completion Certificate at the end of the course.

The Microsoft Project expert training provides delegates a thorough understanding of the advanced functionality of Microsoft Project 2016. Microsoft Project Training includes exposure to managing a project which includes creating WBS, estimating tasks schedule, effort, assign resources to tasks, monitor the budget & work using EVM etc. MS Project latest version is 2016 which has a lot of collaborative tools with MS Project server.

Upon successful completion of the course, the delegates will be able to able to fully understand the concept and working of MSP tool, use complex calendars,
consolidate plans, share resources, base plan, track projects and customize Microsoft
Project.

With Microsoft Project training from Uplatz, you’ll learn how to analyze resources, manage timelines and measure progress at a glance. Discover how to use any version of Microsoft Project to oversee individual tasks, submit timesheets, flag issues and collaborate with team members. This Microsoft Project training offers an in-depth explanation of this extensively used project management package. Learn how to make the most of planning and managing projects using Microsoft Project, building on your existing skills and teaching you to make the most of this powerful project management software.

Microsoft Project Course Syllabus

• Getting started with Microsoft Project
• Navigate your way around Microsoft Project
• Create a new project in Microsoft Project
• Use project ribbons
• Customize project interfaces
• Backstage
• Modifying Project Information
• Views and Tables
• Preparation
• Tasks and Task Notes
• Create dependencies between project tasks
• Work Resources
• Material and Cost Resources
• Calendar Work Resource

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project
Learning outcomes:
Understand how to start Microsoft Project, creating a Project file and navigating through its many commands.
Topics covered:
• Starting Microsoft Project
• Identify Project Components
• Open, Create and Save a Project
• Getting Help in Project
• Setting Project Options
• Setting Non-Working Time

Module 2: Creating a Project Plan
Learning outcomes:
Understand how to add project tasks, set task dependencies and constraints. Topics covered:
• Setting Manual/Auto Scheduling Modes
• Entering Tasks and Duration
• Adding Task Dependencies
• Adding Constraints and Deadlines
• Adding Recurring Tasks

Module 3: Adding and Assigning Resources
Learning outcomes:

Effectively adding a pool of resources and assigning the resources to tasks within a project. Topics covered:
• Create a Pool of Resources
• Adjust Resource Calendars and Costs
• Assign Resources to Tasks

Module 4: Formatting and Printing the Plan
Learning outcomes:
Exploring different settings and options to help present and print your Project to professional standards.
Topics covered:
• Formatting Text & Text Styles
• Formatting the Gantt Chart
• Printing the Gantt Chart
• Running Project Reports

Module 5: Tracking Progress
Learning outcomes:
How to track a project's plan effectively by using tools to monitor the progress of tasks. Topics covered:
• Saving the Baseline
• Updating Tasks
• Displaying Progress Lines and Tracking Filters

Module 6: Appendix & Notes
Topics covered:
• Terms and Definitions
• Goals of Project Management
• Process of Project Management
• The Role of the Project Manager
• Planning Methods

Benefits of learning Microsoft Project
• World’s most popular project management software – globally utilized
• Developed by Microsoft – a world class leader in software
• Can be used within any organisation, for any Project Management
• Use Earned Value Analysis and other advanced features
• Amalgamate Microsoft Project skills

Microsoft Project (Basic to advanced)

1. Getting Started
2. The Stage

3. The Back Stage
4. Views and Tables
5. Project initiation - part 1
6. Project initiation - part 2
7. Tasks and Milestones
8. Linking Tasks
9. More on Linking Tasks
10. Creating Resources
11. Advanced Creating Resources
12. Assigning Resources
13. Applying Cost Tables
14. Units Work Duration
15. Handy Features - revised
16. Critical Path Identification
17. Resource Leveling
18. Base Lining

Everyone

Passion and zeal to accomplish something big in your life!

• Project Manager
• Microsoft Project Planner
• Product Owner
• Product Manager
• IT Consultant
• Data Analyst
• Data Transformation Manager
• Risk Analyst
• Project Lead
• Business Consultant

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Uplatz Certificate of Completion

Digital certificate - Included