The Microsoft Project Secret: 1 Day Fast-Track Workshop – Townsville
Description
About This Course
Duration: Two full day, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Delivery Mode: In-person classroom training. Virtual and in-house training options are also available upon request.
Language: English.
Credits: Participants will earn 16 PDUs / training hours.
Certification: Each participant will receive a Course Completion Certificate.
Refreshments: Complimentary lunch and refreshments will be provided during the training.
Course Overview
Unlock the full potential of project management with our Microsoft Project Training Course. This two-day course is designed for individuals looking to enhance their project management skills using Microsoft Project, a powerful software tool for creating and managing projects. Discover the new features and improvements in the version, which provide project managers with the ability to develop detailed project plans, assign resources, track progress, manage budgets, and analyze workloads effectively.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Understand and utilize the new features of Microsoft Project.
Control which tasks are scheduled automatically and which are scheduled manually.
Manage tasks, costs, work, and resources at the appropriate detail level for your project.
Work with project data using various views and reports.
Track and manage the project throughout its lifecycle.
Collaborate and share project data using advanced view and report formatting options.
Use resource pools, consolidated projects, and cross-project links to manage multiple projects effectively.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge or prerequisites are required to enroll in this course, making it suitable for anyone interested in project management.
Course Materials
Each participant will receive a comprehensive course manual that includes presentation slides and essential reference materials.
Examination
No Exam Required
Target Audience
This Microsoft Project training is ideal for anyone interested in mastering project management techniques, including:
Project Managers
Team Leaders
Business Analysts
Anyone seeking to enhance their project management skills
Technical Requirements
For accessing eBooks, participants should ensure:
Internet access for downloading the eBook
A laptop, tablet, smartphone, or eReader (excluding Kindle)
Adobe DRM-supported software (e.g., Digital Editions, Bluefire Reader)
Certification:
Upon completing the course, participants will receive a Course Completion Certificate from Strivewisdom.
To discuss your team’s training needs, email us at info@strivewisdom.com
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Course Agenda
● Module 1: Initialize a Project
○ Customize option settings ○ Create a new project ○ Create and maintain calendars ○ Create custom fields
● Module 2: Create a Task-Based Schedule
○ Set up project information ○ Create and modify a project task structure ○ Create a user-controlled schedule ○ Build a logical schedule model ○ Manage multiple projects
● Module 3: Manage Resources and Assignments
○ Enter and edit resource information ○ Create and edit resource assignments ○ Manage resource allocation ○ Manage resource allocations using Team Planner ○ Model project costs
● Module 4: Track and Analyze a Project
○ Set and maintain baselines ○ Update actual progress ○ Compare progress against a baseline ○ Resolve potential schedule problems ○ Display Critical Path information
● Module 5: Communicate Project Information
○ Apply and customize views ○ Share data with other applications ○ Configure and display reports and dashboards ○ Connect and share data with SharePoint ○ Extend Microsoft Project
FAQs
- 1. Who should attend the Microsoft Project Training Course?
This course is ideal for Project Managers, Team Leaders, Business Analysts, and professionals who want to develop practical project planning and management skills using Microsoft Project.
- 2. Do I need prior experience with Microsoft Project?
No. No prior knowledge or prerequisites are required. The course is suitable for participants who are new to Microsoft Project as well as those looking to strengthen their project management skills.
- 3. How long is the Microsoft Project training?
The course is a 2-day training program providing 16 credits / training hours.
- 4. How is the course delivered?
The training is available through Classroom, Virtual, and On-site delivery options.
- 5. What language is the course delivered in?
The course is delivered in English.
- 6. Will I receive a certification after completing the course?
No. This course is listed as No Certification.
- 7. Is there an examination?
No. No exam is required to complete the course.
- 8. What will I learn about Microsoft Project?
You will learn how to use Microsoft Project to create project plans, build schedules, manage tasks, assign resources, track progress, manage costs, analyze workloads, and communicate project information.
- 9. Will the course cover project scheduling?
Yes. Participants will learn how to create task-based schedules, establish project information, develop task structures, create user-controlled schedules, and build logical schedule models.
- 10. Will I learn how to manage project resources?
Yes. The course covers entering and editing resource information, creating resource assignments, managing resource allocation, using Team Planner, and modeling project costs.
- 11. Will I learn how to track project progress?
Yes. Participants will learn how to establish and maintain baselines, update actual progress, compare performance against a baseline, and identify potential schedule problems.
- 12. Does the course cover Critical Path analysis?
Yes. Participants will learn how to display and analyze Critical Path information to better understand activities that can affect project schedules.
- 13. Can I learn how to manage multiple projects?
Yes. The course covers resource pools, consolidated projects, cross-project links, and managing multiple projects using Microsoft Project.
- 14. Will I learn how to create project reports and dashboards?
Yes. Participants will learn how to configure and display reports and dashboards and customize project views for communicating project information.
- 15. Does the course cover sharing project data with other applications?
Yes. The course covers sharing project data with other applications and connecting and sharing information through SharePoint.
- 16. Will I receive course materials?
Yes. Each participant will receive a comprehensive course manual containing presentation slides and essential reference materials.
- 17. What are the main modules covered during the training?
The course covers five major areas: Initializing a Project, Creating a Task-Based Schedule, Managing Resources and Assignments, Tracking and Analyzing a Project, and Communicating Project Information.
- 18. What are the key skills I will gain from this course?
You will develop practical skills in project planning, task scheduling, resource management, cost management, progress tracking, baseline comparison, Critical Path analysis, reporting, and project data management.
- 19. What technical requirements are needed for the eBook?
Participants need internet access to download the eBook and a laptop, tablet, smartphone, or compatible eReader, excluding Kindle. Adobe DRM-supported software such as Digital Editions may also be required.
- 20. What will I be able to do after completing the course?
You will be better prepared to use Microsoft Project to develop project plans, create and manage schedules, allocate resources, monitor project performance, analyze costs and workloads, identify scheduling issues, and communicate project information effectively.
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