Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and terminology in project management
- An overview of Microsoft Project Online’s features and interface
- Integration workflows with Microsoft 365
Project Initiation and Configuration
- Creating a new project workspace
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and global settings
- Defining essential project properties
Task Structuring and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating and organizing individual tasks
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS
- Establishing logical task dependencies
Resource and Cost Management
- Identifying different resource types (work, material, cost)
- Allocating resources to specific tasks
- Defining and monitoring project costs
Scheduling and Activity Tracking
- Interpreting Gantt charts and various views
- Applying constraints and deadlines to the timeline
- Monitoring task progress and recording updates
Managing Schedules and Baselines
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Comparing actual performance against planned progress
- Implementing necessary schedule adjustments
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Generating custom reports
- Visualizing key data through charts and dashboards
- Evaluating overall performance and project health
Conclusion and Future Pathways
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management concepts
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office tools
- An active Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project Managers
- Team Leads and PMO Professionals
- Stakeholders accountable for 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
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