Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and terminology in project management
- Key features and interface overview of Microsoft Project Online
- Integration capabilities with Microsoft 365
Project Creation and Setup
- Initializing a new project
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and configurations
- Defining essential project attributes
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Developing and structuring tasks
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS
- Identifying task dependencies
Resource and Cost Allocation
- Specifying resource types (work, material, cost)
- Distributing resources to specific tasks
- Establishing and monitoring costs
Activity Scheduling and Tracking
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various views
- Applying constraints and deadlines
- Monitoring task status and updates
Schedule and Baseline Management
- Establishing and maintaining baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned progress
- Implementing schedule corrections
Report Generation and Progress Analysis
- Building custom reports
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall project health and performance
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Foundational knowledge of project management concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leads and PMO specialists
- 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
