Microsoft Project Level 1

About Course

Microsoft Project Fundamentals: Level 1 is a comprehensive 15-hour course designed to introduce participants to the basic concepts and functionalities of Microsoft Project, a powerful project management software. This course is ideal for beginners who are new to project management or want to enhance their knowledge of Microsoft Project. Through interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and practical examples, participants will learn how to create, plan, and manage projects effectively using Microsoft Project, including tasks, resources, timelines, and reports.

Understand the purpose and benefits of using Microsoft Project for project management.
Learn how to navigate the Microsoft Project interface and set up project files.
Develop proficiency in creating and organizing project tasks, milestones, and deliverables.
Familiarize yourself with assigning resources, estimating task durations, and managing project schedules.
Explore basic project tracking and reporting features to monitor progress and communicate project status.
Gain practical experience in creating and managing projects through hands-on exercises and real-world scenarios.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project
Overview of project management concepts and methodologies Introduction to Microsoft Project and its role in project management Understanding the Microsoft Project interface and navigation

Module 2: Setting Up a Project File
Creating a new project file and selecting project settings Defining project properties, calendars, and working time Saving and organizing project files for easy access and management

Module 3: Creating and Organizing Tasks
Defining project tasks, milestones, and deliverables Organizing tasks into work breakdown structure (WBS) and task hierarchy Setting task dependencies and establishing task relationships

Module 4: Assigning Resources and Estimating Durations
Identifying project resources and assigning them to tasks Estimating task durations, work effort, and resource requirements Understanding resource leveling and resolving resource conflicts

Module 5: Managing Project Schedules
Creating project timelines and setting project start and finish dates Adjusting project schedules using task constraints and deadlines Analyzing critical path and optimizing project schedules

Module 6: Project Tracking and Reporting
Tracking project progress and updating task status Generating basic project reports, such as Gantt charts and task lists Communicating project status and sharing project information with stakeholders

Module 7: Customizing Views and Reports
Customizing project views to display relevant project information Creating custom reports and dashboards to monitor project performance Saving and sharing custom views and reports for future use

Advanced Features and Tips
Exploring additional features and functionalities in Microsoft Project Tips and best practices for effective project management using Microsoft Project Troubleshooting common issues and challenges in project planning and execution

About Course

What Will You Learn?

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project Overview of project management concepts and methodologies Introduction to Microsoft Project and its role in project management Understanding the Microsoft Project interface and navigation

Module 2: Setting Up a Project File Creating a new project file and selecting project settings Defining project properties, calendars, and working time Saving and organizing project files for easy access and management

Module 3: Creating and Organizing Tasks Defining project tasks, milestones, and deliverables Organizing tasks into work breakdown structure (WBS) and task hierarchy Setting task dependencies and establishing task relationships

Module 4: Assigning Resources and Estimating Durations Identifying project resources and assigning them to tasks Estimating task durations, work effort, and resource requirements Understanding resource leveling and resolving resource conflicts

Module 5: Managing Project Schedules Creating project timelines and setting project start and finish dates Adjusting project schedules using task constraints and deadlines Analyzing critical path and optimizing project schedules

Module 6: Project Tracking and Reporting Tracking project progress and updating task status Generating basic project reports, such as Gantt charts and task lists Communicating project status and sharing project information with stakeholders

Module 7: Customizing Views and Reports Customizing project views to display relevant project information Creating custom reports and dashboards to monitor project performance Saving and sharing custom views and reports for future use

Advanced Features and Tips Exploring additional features and functionalities in Microsoft Project Tips and best practices for effective project management using Microsoft Project Troubleshooting common issues and challenges in project planning and execution