Course Highlights
The fundamentals of utilising Microsoft Project are thoroughly covered in this course, Microsoft Project: Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management. Students are first given an overview of the Microsoft Project interface and its features. Students will investigate the different stages of project management and comprehend how Microsoft Project supports each one as the course goes on. Task development inside the Microsoft Project framework, calendar creation, and new project planning are all part of the curriculum.
Further, the course delves into more advanced features of Microsoft Project, like creating a Work Breakdown Structure, defining task relationships, and tying up loose ends in a project. Practical skills in adding and managing resources, resolving resource conflicts, and optimizing project plans using Microsoft Project are also covered. The final modules focus on the financial aspects of project management, including cost estimation and baseline setting using Microsoft Project tools.
Finally, by using these abilities in actual projects, participants will have a thorough grasp of how Microsoft Project is used to manage successful projects. After completing this course, students will have Microsoft Project experience, enabling them to handle challenging project management assignments.
Learning outcome
- Understand Microsoft Project interface and functionalities.
- Create and manage a project plan using Microsoft Project.
- Develop a project calendar and assign tasks in Microsoft Project.
- Build a Work Breakdown Structure within Microsoft Project.
- Identify and resolve resource conflicts using Microsoft Project tools.
- Optimize project plans and manage project costs with Microsoft Project.
- Set project baselines and monitor progress in Microsoft Project.
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Why should I take this course?
- Gain expertise in Microsoft Project, a leading project management tool.
- Enhance project management skills applicable in various industries.
- Learn to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects using Microsoft Project.
- Resolve complex project challenges with Microsoft Project functionalities.
- Boost your employability and career growth prospects in project management.
Career Path
- Project Manager
- Resource Coordinator
- Project Scheduler
- Microsoft Project Consultant
- Project Analyst
- Implementation Specialist
- Project Control Officer
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
- Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.
Course Curriculum
Course Curriculum
| Module 01: What is Microsoft Project | |||
| Lesson 01: What is Microsoft Project | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 02: The Project Interface | |||
| Lesson 02: The Project Interface | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 03: Project Management Phases | |||
| Lesson 03: Project Management Phases | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 04: Create a new Project Plan | |||
| Lesson 04: Create a new Project Plan | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 05: Create a Project Calendar | |||
| Lesson 05: Create a Project Calendar | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 06: Creating Project Tasks | |||
| Lesson 06: Creating Project Tasks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 07: Placeholder Text and Task Types | |||
| Lesson 07: Placeholder Text and Task Types | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 08: Create Work Breakdown Structure | |||
| Lesson 08: Create Work Breakdown Structure | 00:06:00 | ||
| Module 09: Define Task Relationships | |||
| Lesson 09: Define Task Relationships | 00:08:00 | ||
| Module 10: Tying Up Loose Ends | |||
| Lesson 10: Tying Up Loose Ends | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 11: Add Resources to Project Plan | |||
| Lesson 11: Add Resources to Project Plan | 00:04:00 | ||
| Module 12: Creating a Resource Calendar | |||
| Lesson 12: Creating a Resource Calendar | 00:03:00 | ||
| Module 13: Assign Resources to Tasks | |||
| Lesson 13: Assign Resources to Tasks | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 14: Resolve Resource Conflicts | |||
| Lesson 14: Resolve Resource Conflicts | 00:05:00 | ||
| Module 15: Optimise the Project Plan | |||
| Lesson 15: Optimise the Project Plan | 00:07:00 | ||
| Module 16: Adding Additional Resources | |||
| Lesson 16: Adding Additional Resources | 00:02:00 | ||
| Module 17: Cost of the Project | |||
| Lesson 17: Cost of the Project | 00:01:00 | ||
| Module 18: Setting a Baseline | |||
| Lesson 18: Setting a Baseline | 00:02:00 | ||
| Exercise File | |||
| Resource – Microsoft Project: Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management | 00:00:00 | ||
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