Working with Microsoft® Office Project
“At times, project managers seem to forget that many of the conventional forms, charts, and tables that they must fill out are intended to serve as aids, not punishments.” ~Mantel, Meredith, Shafer, and Sutton
Duration:Two (2) days; 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Prerequisite:Must have basic Project Management knowledge
This course is designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Office Project 2016 as a tool to assist in creating project plans and managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical knowledge and skills necessary for a Project Manager to create and save a project as well as updating and adjusting the project plan during the execution, monitoring and controlling phases of a project, by using Microsoft Office Project. Overall, this course will equip the individual to manage a project so that it is completed on time, within budget and according to scope.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
By taking this course, you will learn to:
- Navigate the Microsoft Office Project 2016 environment
- Create and define a new project plan
- Create and Organize tasks in a work breakdown structure containing tasks relationships
- Create and assign resources in a project plan
- Finalize a project plan
- Update, monitor and adjust project plan
- Create project reports
LEARNER’S BENEFIT
- At the end of the course you will have a good working knowledge and confidence in using Microsoft Office Project 2016.
- You will be able to define, schedule and monitor tasks using a variety of tools and views.
TARGET AUDIENCE
Project managers and project team members who are responsible in creating and maintaining project plans.
LEARNING OUTLINE
Module 1: GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT
Basic Project Management Concepts
Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016
Explore the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment
Opening Microsoft Project and Customizing the User Interface
Display and Existing Project Plan in different views
Module 2: INITIALIZE A PROJECT
Create a new Microsoft Project plan
Create and maintain calendars
Create custom fields
Customize option settings
MODULE 3: CREATE A TASK-BASED SCHEDULE
Set up project information
Create and modify a work breakdown structure
Build a logical schedule model
Create a user-controlled schedule
Manage multiple projects
MODULE 4: MANAGE SOURCES AND ASSIGNMENTS
Enter and edit resource information
Apply task types and scheduling calculations
Assign resources
Edit assignments
Manage resource allocation
Manage resource allocations by using Team Planner
Model project costs
MODULE 5: TRACK AND ANALYZE A PROJECT
Set and maintain Baselines
Update actual progress
Compare progress against a baseline
Resolve potential schedule problems
Display critical path information
MODULE 6: COMMUNICATE PROJECT INFORMATION
Apply views
Customize views
Format views
Share data with external sources
Print schedules and reports
OUR PARTNER’S PROFILE
- Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA), TESDA NCII Computer Hardware & System Servicing, National TVET Trainer’s Competency, BS Computer Engineer, Rizal Technological University
- Over 8 Years in IT Professional Training for Corporate Accounts, Government, and Academe; Certified IT Trainer of BSP, DTI, DEPED, Pag-ibig Fund, Coca-Cola, Jollibee, San Miguel Corporation, SM Supermalls
- Director for Technical Curriculum Development, Academics Manager, 2014 Academic Excellence Award for Most Outstanding Academic Trainer
- Proficient in Office & Business Productivity Tools, Database Management, and Computer Programming
UPCOMING PUBLIC TRAINING SCHEDULE
Please view here.
For inquiries on registration, course content, course customization, and on-site training, please click here.