Course Outline
Introduction to Project Management and Microsoft Project
- Fundamental project management principles and standard terminology
- Comprehensive overview of Microsoft Project Online capabilities and user interface
- Integration protocols with the Microsoft 365 ecosystem
Project Initiation and Configuration
- Establishing a new project instance
- Configuring operational calendars, start dates, and system settings
- Defining critical project attributes and metadata
Task Definition and Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creation and hierarchical organization of tasks
- Utilizing summary tasks and subtasks to construct the WBS
- Establishing logical dependencies between tasks
Resource and Cost Allocation
- Defining resource categories (labor, material, and cost)
- Assignment of resources to specific tasks
- Establishing and monitoring cost structures
Activity Scheduling and Tracking
- Utilizing Gantt charts and various visualization views
- Application of scheduling constraints and deadlines
- Monitoring task progress and status updates
Schedule and Baseline Management
- Establishing and maintaining performance baselines
- Comparing actual performance against planned targets
- Implementing schedule corrections and adjustments
Report Generation and Progress Analysis
- Development of custom reporting frameworks
- Visualization of data through charts and dashboards
- Assessment of performance metrics and project viability
Conclusion and Future Actions
Requirements
- Proficiency with fundamental project management concepts
- Experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications
- Valid access to a Microsoft Project Online account
Target Audience
- Project managers
- Team leaders and Project Management Office (PMO) professionals
- Stakeholders accountable for project delivery
Testimonials (3)
I gained a better understanding of how to create and manage project schedules using Microsoft Project, including task dependencies, milestones, and baselines. I also learned practical techniques for resource allocation, progress tracking, reporting, and Critical Path Method (CPM) analysis to improve project planning and monitoring.
Vincent Raygie Maneja - Infinitecare Technology Solutions Inc.
Course - Microsoft Project Pro: Effective Project Planning and Management
Pemahaman terhadap konsep dari schedule dan cost planning
R. Galih Gumilar Thessa - Ciputra Group
Course - Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project
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