Microsoft Project Training Course

Microsoft Project Training Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project 

• Introduction to Microsoft Project 

• Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment 

• Displaying an Existing Project Plan in Different Views 
   

Module 2: Creating the Project Schedule 

• Task Durations 

• Milestones 

• Manual Scheduling 

• Auto Scheduling a Task 

• Task Relationships 

• Timeline 

• Identifying the Critical Path 

• Working with Constraints 

• Recurring Activities 

• Add Notes to a Task 
   

Module 3: Managing Resources in a Project Plan 

• Resource Types 

• Resolving Resource Over-Allocation 
   

Module 4: Assigning Resources and Levelling 

• Simple Resource Assignments 

• Levelling a Single Resource 

• Assigning Part Time Resources 

• Creating Part Time Resource Calendars 

• Problem Assignments 

• Assigning Resources, You Do Not Have 

• Understanding Resource Levelling 

• Checking Resource Usage 

• Understanding Overtime 
   

Module 5: Costs 

• Understanding Project Costs 

• Reviewing Current Costs 

• Entering Variable Costs 

• Assigning Per Usage Costs 

• Assigning Fixed Costs 

• Changing Rates During a Project 

What You’ll Learn in this Course

This course takes you from understanding project management fundamentals to applying Microsoft Project tools for effective project planning and control. Each stage builds the capability to manage projects efficiently and deliver successful outcomes. 
 

• Learn Microsoft Project features and tools for efficient project management 

• Learn to create, plan, and schedule tasks and milestones effectively 

• Learn how to allocate resources and manage project budgets efficiently 

• Learn to monitor progress and track performance using reporting tools 

• Learn strategies for risk management and maintaining project quality 

• Learn to align project schedules with business goals and stakeholder expectations