Microsoft Project virtual classroom.

Training Schedule and Registration

Learn the benefits of MS Project, a powerful project management tool that helps you to manage the project on schedule, with the right resources and with excellent results.

After the training you will:

Be able to use Microsoft Project to plan your projects.

Description

Microsoft Project is a powerful tool that helps you to break down projects in manageable parts which give you a possibility to plan, administer, follow-up and manage the project. The training is addressed to companies and organizations that are using or will start using Microsoft Project.

The great power and flexibility of Microsoft Project is really a two-edged sword, while you need to determine which options, settings, views, functions etc. to use in your project. There are a lot to choose between, and this training will guide you to a simple and straight forward path.

Content

Project planning

Short introduction of the steps in project planning
Creating tasks
Set task duration
Create a logic network (linking tasks)
Create resources
Assign resources
Activity calendar
External dependencies
Deadline and Constraints

Project tracking

Project baseline
Simulated run of an exercise project where status information is entered in MS Project
% Complete
Progress when tasks are on plan
Respond to delay by adding resource
Solve resource over-allocation by resource Levelling
Choose Task Types to control effect of changes
Handle resource shortage

General

Filters, Formatting, Settings
Distribute your plan

Target group

The training is intended for those that work as a project planner, project manager or project administrator.

The training is also popular among managers who want to better understand how to read a MS Project Schedule and understand its limits and potential.

Prerequisites

- The course assumes that you have prior project management training, for example Basic training (XLPM) for project managers, or have experience in this area.
- An installation of Microsoft Project Professional, English version.

Language

Course: SWE/EN

Length

1 day

PDU

7 PDU