MS Project for Software Managers Training Course

Course participants will learn to effectively utilize Microsoft Project for government to create task schedules, manage resources, and monitor the implementation of various project stages.

Welcome to Microsoft® Project® 2019/2021: Part 2. This course is designed to familiarize you with the advanced features and functions of Microsoft Project, enabling you to use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment for government projects.

In Microsoft® Project® 2019/2021: Part 1, you learned the basic features of Microsoft Project during the planning phase of a project. This course delves into the advanced knowledge and skills required by a project manager to update a project plan in Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases. Specifically, once your project plan is approved by the project sponsor, this course will equip you to manage the project so that it is completed on time, within budget, and according to scope.

Note: This course is suitable for anyone who has Microsoft Project installed on their desktop, regardless of whether they have an “on-premise” edition or a subscription to a “cloud-based” (online) edition. While most project managers and team members use the desktop application, which is the primary focus of this course, the main features of the online app are covered in an appendix.

This material will benefit users of any current Office version. The classroom environment setup is based on Office 2019.

This instructor-led, live training in US Empire (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner to intermediate-level project managers, business analysts, and team leads who wish to utilize Microsoft Project Pro for task scheduling, resource allocation, and progress tracking for government projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create and manage project plans using Microsoft Project Pro.
• Schedule tasks, allocate resources, and manage dependencies effectively.
• Track project progress, costs, and risks with precision.
• Generate reports and share project data with stakeholders in a transparent and accountable manner.

Microsoft Project Online is a cloud-based project and portfolio management tool designed to assist organizations in planning, prioritizing, and managing projects and resources effectively.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level project professionals who wish to manage and track projects using Microsoft Project Online for government.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Navigate and configure Microsoft Project Online to enhance project management capabilities.
• Create and structure projects utilizing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS).
• Assign and manage resources and costs across various project activities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project schedules and baselines.
• Track project progress and generate insightful reports to support decision-making.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical applications.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.