Course Outline
Foundations of Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Core principles and key terminology in project management
- Overview of Microsoft Project Online capabilities and user interface
- Integration with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Project Initialization and Configuration
- Setting up a new project instance
- Configuring project calendars, start dates, and essential settings
- Establishing critical project properties
Task Architecture and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating and organizing individual tasks
- Leveraging summary tasks and subtasks to define the WBS
- Defining logical task dependencies
Resource and Cost Management
- Defining resource types including work, material, and cost
- Allocating resources to specific tasks
- Configuring and monitoring project costs
Activity Scheduling and Monitoring
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various views for clarity
- Applying constraints and setting deadlines
- Tracking task progress and recording updates
Schedule and Baseline Control
- Establishing and managing project baselines
- Comparing actual performance against planned progress
- Executing necessary schedule adjustments
Reporting and Performance Analysis
- Generating custom reports for specific insights
- Visualizing data through charts and dashboards
- Assessing overall performance and project health
Conclusion and Future Directions
Requirements
- Knowledge of fundamental project management principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
- Valid access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and PMO specialists
- Stakeholders involved in 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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