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Microsoft Project Training Introduction

Microsoft Project Training Introduction

Course 3702

Duration: 3 days
Labs: Yes
Language: English
17 NASBA CPE Credits (live, in-class training only)
17 PMI PDUs
Level: Foundation

In this foundation-level Microsoft Project Training course, you will learn how to use Microsoft Project for project management, including:

Creating project plans
Tracking progress
Allocating resources to tasks
Creating project reports

Microsoft Project Training Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

Microsoft Project Training Course Benefits

Learn how to create reports and dashboards to share project progress and data

Leverage Microsoft Project to plan and manage several projects at the same time, including schedules and resources

Track progress and monitor the variances between target results and actual results

Leverage continued support with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox

Microsoft Project Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project

In this module, you will learn:

Key project management concepts that apply to Microsoft Project
How to navigate the Microsoft Project interface
How to customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

Module 2: Creating a New Project Plan

In this module, you will learn how to:

Build a project plan by producing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
Set up tasks, summary tasks, milestones and identify the relationships between them
Estimate and set up task and project duration, including deadlines
Manage the subprojects of the master project

Module 3: Controlling Your Project Plan

In this module, you will learn how to:

Create new and update existing project calendars
Implement calendar changes and save them to the global template
Share calendars with other project stakeholders
Establish the relationship between project, task, and resource calendars

Module 4: Keeping Your Project on Track

In this module, you will learn how to:

Establish a tracking process for your project
Update project plans with tracking data
Review project task updates for timeline problems
Resolve issues with project schedules

Module 5: Managing Project Resources and Assignments

In this module, you will learn how to:

Define work, material, and cost resources within your project
Assign resources to tasks
Troubleshoot resource assignments
Investigate and resolve resource overallocations

Module 6: Analyzing Project Data and Preparing Reports

In this module, you will learn how to:

Define project stakeholder groups
Identify project communication requirements
Create basic and dynamic project reports, including custom filters and tables
Automate reporting tasks via macros
Share data using the collaborative features in MS Project

Get This Course $2,650

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
After-course computing sandbox

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Jan 24 - 26 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Austin or Virtual
Feb 21 - 23 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST

San Francisco or Virtual
Mar 20 - 22 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Apr 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

New York or Virtual
May 29 - 31 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun 12 - 14 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
Jul 17 - 19 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
After-course computing sandbox

#3702

Jan 24 - 26 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM EST

Austin or Virtual
Feb 21 - 23 12:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST

San Francisco or Virtual
Mar 20 - 22 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Apr 24 - 26 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

New York or Virtual
May 29 - 31 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun 12 - 14 11:00 AM - 6:30 PM EDT

Aurora, CO or Virtual
Jul 17 - 19 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep 18 - 20 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual

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Microsoft Project Training FAQs

You should have a basic knowledge of project management to get the maximum benefits from this course

This course uses Microsoft Project 2019, but many concepts apply to earlier versions of Microsoft Project (MS Project)

Microsoft Project Professional 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft Project, and is the version used in this class. However, since Microsoft Project Professional 2019 is visually and functionally like Microsoft Project 2016, either version can successfully be used with this class. In addition, the practical guidance and best practices thoroughly covered in this class can also be easily and successfully applied to earlier versions of Microsoft Project, including Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Project 2010, and Microsoft Project 2007.

Yes, you will earn 17 PMI PDUs from completing this course

Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want. This course is available in class and live online.

Once you’ve gained the knowledge and skills to successfully lead a project from beginning to end, this would certainly be a good candidate for your next course. Microsoft Project is almost ubiquitous when it comes to the modern tools used to practice project management. This course focuses on using Microsoft Project to successfully implement project management best practices, including developing project schedules, assigning resources to tasks, tracking task and project progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads.

Yes, the practical guidance and best practices thoroughly covered in this class can be easily and successfully applied to the web-only version of Microsoft Project.

This course can help both new and experienced project managers use Microsoft Project to successfully implement project management best practices, including developing project schedules, assigning resources to tasks, tracking task and project progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads.

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