Microsoft Project Training Introduction MPTI001
- Course Code : MPTI001
- Duration : 3 Days
- Price : 2,192 GBP
- Level: Foundation
- Language: English
Course Content
This foundation-level course teaches how to use Microsoft Project for project management, including creating project plans, tracking progress, allocating resources to tasks, and creating project reports.
Delivery Method
Online
In-Person
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Benefits
Create reports and dashboards to share project progress and data.
Plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously, including schedules and resources.
Track progress and monitor variances between target and actual results.
Receive continued support with one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox.
Pre Requisites
Completed a role-based administrator course such as Messaging, Teamwork, Security and Compliance, or Collaboration.
Proficient understanding of DNS, Microsoft 365 services, and general IT practices.
Working knowledge of PowerShell.
Attend MD-102: Microsoft 365 Endpoint Administrator, or equivalent experience and knowledge.
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project
Key project management concepts applicable to Microsoft Project.
Navigating the Microsoft Project interface.
Customizing the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar.
Module 2: Creating a New Project Plan
Building a project plan with a work breakdown structure (WBS).
Setting up tasks, summary tasks, and milestones, and identifying their relationships.
Estimating and setting task and project durations, including deadlines.
Managing subprojects within a master project.
Module 3: Controlling Your Project Plan
Creating and updating project calendars.
Implementing calendar changes and saving them to the global template.
Sharing calendars with other stakeholders.
Establishing relationships between project, task, and resource calendar
Module 4: Keeping Your Project on Track
Establishing a tracking process for your project.
Updating project plans with tracking data.
Reviewing project task updates for timeline issues.
Resolving scheduling problems.
Module 5: Managing Project Resources and Assignments
Defining work, material, and cost resources.
Assigning resources to tasks.
Troubleshooting resource assignments.
Investigating and resolving resource overallocations.
Module 6: Analyzing Project Data and Preparing Reports
Defining project stakeholder groups.
Identifying project communication requirements.
Creating basic and dynamic project reports, including custom filters and tables.
Automating reporting tasks with macros.
Sharing data using collaborative features in MS Project.
