The MS Project training is geared towards giving the user a broad perspective on
understanding project management techniques, principles, and specifics of MS
Project.
This training aims to guide the user in understanding the difference
between the tool, the techniques, and the philosophy of project management. The MS Project
training involves working with an in-depth project that involves a complete life cycle from
concept to completion and will test the usage of several key MS Project features such as
Earned Value Analysis, Baseline, Resource allocation, tracking, setting up calendars, critical
path, and reports.
The MS Project training is based on Industry best practices and training
logic which focuses on PMBOK standards and tries to incorporate the PMBOK logic wherever
possible. The training clearly divulges Project Management concepts before getting into
specific MS Project features.
Course Outline
Day 1:
Introduction to MS Project
The goals and objectives of using MS Project
What’s new in MS Project
Working with the basics of MS Project
Working with Menus
Initiating a small project
Working with Calendars
Working with Resources
Working with Baselines
Setting Critical Path
Practice Exercise – Day 1
Practical Exam – Day 1
Day 2 and Day 3:
Advanced Topics
Custom Calendars
Earned Value
Custom Variables
Reports
Custom Reports
Basic Dashboard
Introduction to Project Server
Practice Exam – Day 2 and Day 3
Practical Exercises – Day 2 and Day 3
