Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and terminology in project management
- Overview of Microsoft Project Online capabilities and user interface
- Integration workflows with Microsoft 365
Project Initialization and Configuration
- Initiating a new project
- Setting up project calendars, commencement dates, and system settings
- Specifying essential project attributes
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating and structuring task lists
- Implementing summary tasks and subtasks to build the WBS
- Establishing logical dependencies between tasks
Resource and Budget Allocation
- Identifying resource categories (work, material, and cost)
- Distributing resources to specific tasks
- Defining and monitoring project costs
Activity Scheduling and Monitoring
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various visual views
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Recording and updating task progress
Schedule and Baseline Control
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Evaluating actual performance against planned progress
- Refining schedules as needed
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Generating customized reports
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall project health and performance metrics
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Proficiency with fundamental project management concepts
- Practical experience with Microsoft Office applications
- Active access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- 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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