Advanced Microsoft Project (MS Project) Course

Course Overview

In this Microsoft Project training course, you’ll learn about how to use this Microsoft Project software. It is the most popular project management software in the world developed and sold by Microsoft. It has been designed to help project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to specific tasks, tracking progress, managing costing and budgets and analysing workload. It encourages project managers to follow industry-standard best practices related to project management.

Microsoft Project has various features through which all critical aspects of project management can be addressed, such as planning and scheduling, collaboration, reporting, resource management, etc. Different classes of users have differing access levels to different features of the software and stages of the project, including different views and data.

With the advancing technology in all fields of work these days, using software to manage projects is the best and most effective option. It not only saves time but also eliminates the chances of manual error.

Communication with all important stakeholders also becomes easier through the software. Use of software enhances the project management process, resulting in successful completion of projects, and hence, organisational growth and increased client satisfaction.

This course will empower you with the complete skill set, knowledge and confidence required to manage projects using Microsoft Project. You will not only be able to use the software effectively but also be confident enough to train others to use the software.

Further, the knowledge and expertise gained through this course will equip you with all that is required to undertake projects in any sphere of work, i.e. in any other organisation or industry. Thus, you will be capable of successfully handling more roles and responsibilities, in turn facilitating more avenues and opportunities for career growth and progression.

Course Outline

Module 1 – Critical Project Management Functions

• Project planning
• Project tracking (completion, time and cost)
• Scheduling and time management
• Resource allocation
• Budgeting
• Communication and collaboration
• Documentation
• Risk management

Module 2 – Benefits of Project Management Software

• Collaboration on projects
• Internal and external communication
• Budget management
• Monitoring
• Document sharing
• Optimised decision making
• Enhanced customer satisfaction

Module 3 – Overview of Microsoft Project

• History
• Versions
• Difference from other software

Module 4 – Functions of Microsoft Project

• Develop plans
• Assign resources to tasks
• Track progress
• Manage budgets
• Analyse workload

Module 5 – Important Microsoft Project Features

• Planning and scheduling
• Project timeline view
• Collaboration
• Reporting
• Project portfolio management
• Resource management
• Multiple projects
• Different views
• Change management

Module 6 – Advantages of Microsoft Project

• Flexible and powerful
• Integration with other Microsoft tools
• Great for collaboration

Module 7 – Disadvantages of Microsoft Project

• Advanced features requiring training
• Powerful insights but unintuitive
• Basic reporting

Module 8 – Pre-requisite Skills for Using Microsoft Project

• Gantt charts
• Network diagrams
• Resourcing dashboards
• Cost management
• Critical path analysis
• Variance analysis
• Tracking and monitoring