Catalog

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Project, equipping students with the essential tools needed to create and manage project plans. Through a series of interactive lessons, participants will explore fundamental project management concepts, navigate the Microsoft Project interface, and develop a detailed project plan. The course will guide learners in adding and scheduling tasks, managing task relationships, and organizing project resources, including assigning resource costs and resolving conflicts. As students advance through the course, they will learn how to finalize a project plan by optimizing schedules, setting baselines, and sharing project information with stakeholders. This course is tailored for project managers and team members looking to enhance their project planning efficiency using Microsoft Project.

##### Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project * Identify Project Management Concepts * Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment ##### Module 2: Defining a Project * Create a New Project Plan File * Set Project Plan Options * Assign a Project Calendar ##### Module 3: Adding Project Tasks * Add Tasks to a Project Plan * Enter Task Duration Estimates ##### Module 4: Managing Tasks * Create a Work Breakdown Structure * Define Task Relationships * Schedule Tasks ##### Module 5: Managing Project Resources * Add Resources to a Project * Create a Resource Calendar * Enter Costs for Resources * Assign Resources to Tasks * Resolve Resource Conflicts ##### Module 6: Finalizing a Project Plan * Optimize a Project Plan * Set a Baseline * Share a Project Plan