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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

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Who should attend this Microsoft Project Training Course?

The Microsoft Project Course is designed for individuals who want to enhance their skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Project, a Project Management software. This Microsoft Project Course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Analysts
  • Small Business Owners
  • Office Professionals
  • IT Administrators

Prerequisites of the Microsoft Project Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Microsoft Project Course.

Microsoft Project Training Course Overview

Effective Project Management is crucial for success in today's fast-paced business world. Microsoft Project is a powerful tool designed to streamline project planning, execution, and tracking, making it an indispensable asset for professionals in various industries.

Proficiency in Microsoft Project is essential for Project Managers, Team Leaders, and anyone involved in project planning and execution. Mastering this tool enables professionals to efficiently manage resources, track progress, and ensure timely delivery of projects, thereby enhancing productivity and achieving business objectives.

This 1-day Microsoft Project Certification Training by The Knowledge Academy will provide delegates with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills to leverage Microsoft Project effectively. Through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios, delegates will learn to create project plans, allocate resources, set milestones, and track progress, empowering them to manage projects with confidence and precision.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Project
  • To learn how to create and manage project plans efficiently
  • To master resource allocation and scheduling techniques
  • To gain proficiency in tracking project progress and managing risks
  • To explore advanced features for optimising project management processes

After completing this Microsoft Project Course, delegates will receive a certification acknowledging their proficiency in the Microsoft Project. This certification demonstrates their capability to effectively utilise the software for project management tasks, enhancing their credibility and career prospects in today's competitive job market.

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What’s included in this Microsoft Project Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors 
  • Microsoft Project Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Microsoft Project Training | Microsoft Project Courses in Sheffield FAQs

Microsoft Project is a project management software. It provides users with the facility to construct, see, and regulate their tasks effectively, which greatly helps in planning, scheduling, resources allocation, and collaboration that are all basic requirements for the successful running of a project.
Microsoft Project contains task scheduling, personnel management, cost tracking, and collaborative features through which you can do the tasks and manage the project. Among them is a Gantt chart for project visualisation layout, task tracking, resource allocation, and reporting faculty that gives project management an omnipresent experience from planning to the due execution and monitoring stages.
Microsoft Project 2021, which is the current version of the software, comes with some new and advanced features that can assist in better planning, scheduling and planner management.
There are no formal prerequisites for this Microsoft Project Course, though it can be more convenient for the candidates to possess a prior knowledge of computers and Windows10 as well.
A Microsoft Project Certification is the recognition of the ability to operate a Microsoft Project management system accurately, which consequently glorifies one's employability and job prospects. It explains the ability to make and keep plans, schedule and manage projects in a fruitful and reliable way. This factor gives wider recognition and better credibility in the workplace.
In the MS Project Course, three main topics are covered: software data, task scheduling, resource allocation, financial tracking, reporting, and collaborative tools. The overall goal is to provide learners with the competence to efficiently work on projects, right from the planning stage up until tracking the progress using the project software.
In this Microsoft Project Course, delegates will have training with our experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack consisting of important notes related to this course, and a certificate after course completion.
The main target of this Microsoft Project Course is Project Managers, Team leaders and persons who already use Microsoft Project software on daily basis and interested in these skills set improvement.
This Microsoft Project Course is a 1-day training course during which delegates participate in intensive learning sessions that cover various course topics.
Through this Microsoft Project Certification, one can acquire skills in project planning, scheduling, resource allocation, tracking progress, and creating reports. This Microsoft Project Training Course equips individuals gain competency in managing projects effectively using Microsoft Project software.
Soon after course completion, one may consider a job position of a Project Manager, Project Scheduler, Project Coordinator or even Business Analyst like construction, IT, engineering, consulting among others.
No, this Microsoft Project Training Course does not include an examination.
Yes. The Knowledge Academy offers 24/7 support for delegates before, during, and after this Microsoft Project Training Course. We provide assistance with technical issues, course content questions, and access to materials whenever needed.
Yes, delegates will receive a course completion certificate upon successfully completing this Microsoft Project Training.
If you encounter any difficulties accessing the Microsoft Project Training course materials, our customer support team is available to assist and promptly resolve any issues you may encounter.
The Knowledge Academy in Sheffield stands out as a prestigious training provider known for its extensive course offerings, expert instructors, adaptable learning formats, and industry recognition. It's a dependable option for those seeking this Microsoft Project Training Course.
The training fees for Microsoft Project Training Coursein Sheffield starts from £995
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Microsoft Project Training Course.
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