15 Topics
5 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- Project Managers
- Project Schedulers
- Business Analysts
- Program Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Team Leads
- Senior Managers
- PMO Professionals
- Consultants
- Aspiring Project Managers
Session Objectives
- Set up a new project file and define project parameters
- Create and manage tasks, subtasks, and milestones
- Understand and apply different task relationships
- Assign and manage resources effectively
- Track project progress and update schedules
- Analyze project data and generate reports
- Manage project costs and budgets
- Customize views, tables, and filters
- Collaborate with team members
- Troubleshoot common scheduling issues
About the Course
In the world of project management, proficiency in a robust tool is the key to success. This "Mastering the Blueprint: Microsoft Project Professional Training Course" is your essential guide to becoming an expert user of one of the industry's most powerful software applications. This course is designed to take you from a basic user to a master planner, enabling you to create, manage, and track complex projects with precision and efficiency. You will learn to leverage every feature of Microsoft Project to build a clear, comprehensive blueprint for project success, ensuring you can meet deadlines and stay within budget with confidence.
This 10-day, immersive program provides a hands-on experience, allowing you to practice a wide range of skills, from setting up a new project file to advanced resource leveling and reporting. You will delve into the intricacies of task relationships, resource allocation, and cost management, learning how to analyze data and make informed decisions. By the end of this training, you will be equipped with the practical skills and strategic knowledge needed to handle any project, regardless of its size or complexity. You will be able to create compelling reports, collaborate effectively with your team, and demonstrate a level of expertise that sets you apart.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 5 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The user interface and key features
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Subtopic 1.2:
Setting up a new project file
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Subtopic 1.3:
Defining working time and calendar options
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Subtopic 1.4:
Saving and opening project files
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Subtopic 1.5:
Understanding different project views
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Subtopic 2.1:
Entering and organizing tasks
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Subtopic 2.2:
Creating summary tasks and subtasks
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Subtopic 2.3:
Defining milestones and their importance
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Subtopic 2.4:
Organizing tasks using WBS codes
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Subtopic 2.5:
Creating recurring tasks
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Subtopic 3.1:
Understanding task dependencies (relationships)
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Subtopic 3.2:
Using different link types (FS, SS, FF, SF)
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Subtopic 3.3:
Identifying and resolving circular dependencies
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Subtopic 3.4:
Working with lead and lag time
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Subtopic 3.5:
The critical path and how to identify it
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Subtopic 4.1:
Defining different types of resources
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Subtopic 4.2:
Entering resource information
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Subtopic 4.3:
Assigning resources to tasks
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Subtopic 4.4:
Understanding resource calendars
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Subtopic 4.5:
The impact of resource allocation on the schedule
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Subtopic 5.1:
Entering and assigning costs to tasks
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Subtopic 5.2:
Creating a project budget
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Subtopic 5.3:
Tracking actual costs versus planned costs
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Subtopic 5.4:
Using different cost fields
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Subtopic 5.5:
Generating financial reports
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Subtopic 6.1:
Setting a project baseline
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Subtopic 6.2:
Entering actual start and finish dates
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Subtopic 6.3:
Updating tasks as they are completed
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Subtopic 6.4:
Using the tracking Gantt view
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Subtopic 6.5:
Analyzing variances from the baseline
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Subtopic 7.1:
Understanding resource leveling
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Subtopic 7.2:
Resolving resource over-allocations
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Subtopic 7.3:
Using the Resource Graph and Resource Sheet
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Subtopic 7.4:
The use of resource pools
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Subtopic 7.5:
Tracking resource usage and costs
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Subtopic 8.1:
Customizing the Gantt Chart view
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Subtopic 8.2:
Creating and applying custom tables
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Subtopic 8.3:
Building and saving custom filters
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Subtopic 8.4:
Using the Task Usage and Resource Usage views
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Subtopic 8.5:
Formatting the look of your schedule
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Subtopic 9.1:
Generating standard reports
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Subtopic 9.2:
Creating custom reports
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Subtopic 9.3:
Using visual reports and dashboards
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Subtopic 9.4:
Analyzing project performance data
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Subtopic 9.5:
Exporting data to other applications
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Subtopic 10.1:
Sharing project files with others
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Subtopic 10.2:
Using different file formats (XML, MPP)
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Subtopic 10.3:
Collaborating with team members
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Subtopic 10.4:
The role of Project Online and Server
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Subtopic 10.5:
Securing your project file
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Subtopic 11.1:
Creating a master project
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Subtopic 11.2:
Inserting subprojects
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Subtopic 11.3:
Linking tasks between projects
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Subtopic 11.4:
Understanding the implications of inter-project dependencies
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Subtopic 11.5:
Reporting across multiple projects
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Subtopic 12.1:
Creating custom text, number, and date fields
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Subtopic 12.2:
Using formulas to automate calculations
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Subtopic 12.3:
Creating custom indicators and graphical indicators
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Subtopic 12.4:
Building custom fields for reporting
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Subtopic 12.5:
The importance of custom fields
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Subtopic 13.1:
Managing deadlines and constraints
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Subtopic 13.2:
The use of task drivers
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Subtopic 13.3:
Understanding slack and total slack
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Subtopic 13.4:
Optimizing the project schedule
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Subtopic 13.5:
Handling unplanned events
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Subtopic 14.1:
Tracking project risks and issues
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Subtopic 14.2:
Linking risks to specific tasks
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Subtopic 14.3:
Creating custom fields for risk analysis
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Subtopic 14.4:
Reporting on project issues
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Subtopic 14.5:
The link between Microsoft Project and risk management
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Subtopic 15.1:
Common mistakes to avoid
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Subtopic 15.2:
Tips for efficient data entry
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Subtopic 15.3:
Shortcuts and time-saving techniques
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Subtopic 15.4:
Maintaining a clean and accurate schedule
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Subtopic 15.5:
Continuous learning and self-improvement
