Ensuring the successful delivery of a project (on budget, on time and on target), whether simple or complex, is only possible if you use an effective project management tool. MS Project is both simple and powerful for planning, managing, controlling and collaborating. This training course on how to use Microsoft Project will give you the tools you need for your next project. Whether you are a full-time project manager or project management is just one of your tasks, MS Project training on the essential features will enhance your efficiency and peace of mind.
Objectives
To provide the knowledge and skills required to use the main features of Microsoft Project for the purpose of managing projects in information technology or any other field.
Is it for you ?
Project coordinators (PM1); HR and training positions; finance, purchasing, marketing and sales positions; consultants, department heads, managers, engineers, accountants and administrative staff.
Prerequisite
Experience using Windows.
Content
This training to the Microsoft Project tool will allow you to master the fundamentals of this powerful and widespread tool. The points covered during the training are :
What is Microsoft Project
Presentation of the generalities of the MS Project software :
- forecasting
- anticipation of problems
- creation and follow-up of a project plan
- particularities of the interface
- displays and working modes
What are the preliminary functions
The aim is to allow you to set up MS Project according to your needs. This includes :
- customizing the project calendar
- the creation of particular calendars
- defining the parameters of a new project
- saving a project
How to manage task lists in MS Project
Tasks are the cornerstone of any project. During the training you will see how to :
- create a task list from a Gantt chart
- schedule in manual or automatic mode
- upgrade tasks
- customize task parameters (duration, milestones...)
- identify the different types of tasks
- establish links between tasks
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How to manage the list of resources in MS Project
Obviously, a task means resources to perform it. It is therefore essential to know :
- create a resource list and set its parameters
- customize the resources calendar
How to assign resources to tasks in MS Project
Once the resources are well defined, it remains to :
- assign resources to tasks
- control the assignments
How to deal with the overuse of resources in MS Project
During a project the hazards can be numerous and impact the availability of resources. However the schedule of deliverables does not necessarily change. In order to keep the control, the training allows to see how :
- recognize and control the problems of overuse of resources within the project
- identify the best strategy for resolving overuse problems
How to monitor the progress of a project in MS Project
The tasks are defined, the resources are allocated, the work is in progress... but where are we exactly? To have the right time, this training shows you how :
- record the baseline schedule
- follow up on the progress of the tasks
- compare the actual data with the forecasted data
How to use layout and printing in MS Project
It is possible to print reports in Microsoft Project, including predefined information. To do this you will see how to :
- customize the printing parameters
- print the displays
How to use reports in MS Project
Reports are important because they allow you to easily get a picture of the key elements of a project (progress, expenses, upcoming tasks, resources occupation...) and, ideally, to share them with the stakeholders. You will see how to :
- explore the list of existing reports
- modify an existing report
Notes
Courses given using MS Project 2024.
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