Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project Training Course

Day 1: Fundamentals, Scheduling, and The Critical Path
• Module 1: Introduction

• Core principles of project development (The Project Triangle).
• Navigating the interface and utilizing basic views.
• Configuring calendars and application settings.

• Module 2: Task Management & Scheduling

• Scheduling rules and classifications.
• Inputting and modifying tasks, durations, and milestones.
• Defining dependencies and relationships between tasks.

• Module 3: Optimization & Constraints

• Comprehending Task Constraints and Deadlines.
• The Critical Path: Identification, analysis, and strategies for compression.
• Managing lag, delays, and float.

Day 2: Resources, Costs, and Tracking
• Module 1: Resource Management

• Defining resources: Labor, Material, and Cost.
• Managing availability, rate schedules, and variable costs.
• Assigning resources and resolving over-allocations (balancing workloads).

• Module 2: Financial Control

• Entering fixed costs and one-time expenditures.
• Analyzing costs at the project, task, and resource levels.

• Module 3: Tracking & Reporting

• The Baseline: Establishing and saving the project plan.
• Assessing variances and project changes.
• Earned Value Analysis: Evaluating project performance.
• Creating standard and custom reports for stakeholders.