Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and industry terminology.
- An overview of Microsoft Project Online’s interface and capabilities.
- Exploring integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem.
Project Initiation and Configuration
- Process for establishing a new project.
- Setting up project calendars, start dates, and essential configurations.
- Defining critical project attributes and properties.
Task Structuring via Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Organizing and defining individual tasks.
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS.
- Setting up logical dependencies between tasks.
Managing Resources and Costs
- Differentiating between work, material, and cost resources.
- Strategically assigning resources to specific tasks.
- Establishing and monitoring budgetary costs.
Scheduling Activities and Monitoring Progress
- Utilizing Gantt charts and diverse views for planning.
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines.
- Updating and tracking real-time task progress.
Baseline Management and Schedule Control
- Creating and managing project baselines.
- Analyzing the variance between planned and actual progress.
- Making necessary adjustments to the schedule.
Data Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Designing custom reports for specific insights.
- Visualizing metrics through charts and dashboards.
- Evaluating overall project health and performance indicators.
Wrap-up and Future Directions
Requirements
- A solid understanding of fundamental project management principles.
- Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office applications.
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account.
Target Audience
- Project managers seeking to enhance their cloud-based workflows.
- Team leads and PMO specialists.
- Key stakeholders involved in project delivery and oversight.
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
