Foundations of Project Management+ Using Microsoft Project®  is a 6-day program where you will learn how to plan, execute, monitor, control and close all types of projects – on time and on budget. It is applicable to projects across all sectors and you will also learn about Microsoft Project software and other tools to support all your everyday project management activities and keep track of your projects.

Foundations of Project Management + Using Microsoft Project® Virtual Classroom version features both live instructor-led virtual components, as well as pre-recorded videos that will be viewed by participants at strategic points before and during the sessions. Limited homework will be required for pre-recorded video viewing and work required on participants’ own projects. The re-structuring allows the instructor to concentrate on more challenging concepts, as well as discussions, polls, breakout groups and the application of key learning concepts.

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Course Structure

Course Introduction – Pre-recorded
Project Framework – Pre-recorded
Definitions, Knowledge Areas, Process Groups – Pre-recorded
Roles and Responsibilities – Pre-recorded
Business Requirements/Initiation – Instructor Led
Project Requirements – Instructor Led
Work Requirements – Instructor Led
Building the Schedule – Instructor Led
Quality and Resources – Instructor Led
Project Risk – Instructor Led
Stakeholders/Communication – Instructor Led
Costs – Pre-recorded
Project Execution – Pre-recorded
Monitoring and Controlling – Instructor Led
Project Close-out – Instructor Led

One follow-up 2-hour session for open discussion and review – Instructor Led (Timing and details to be confirmed in class)

Using Microsoft Project® Workshop

Your projects just got a lot easier to manage thanks to our Microsoft Project® software training workshop. This workshop format is ideal for managers and staff who are looking to improve their skills in using project management software. Featuring Microsoft Project® 2016, Standard Version (MS Project 2013 and 2019 also welcome).

In this three-day workshop, you will be led through practical exercises that illustrate the many features of Microsoft Project® and cover tangible management issues, including:

• Setting up a project
• Scheduling and assigning tasks
• Allocating costs and resources
• Tracking progress

Don’t miss this workshop – you will wonder why you didn’t learn these project planning techniques and software skills earlier!

Course Structure

Section 1: Introduction
Section 2: Project Environment
Section 3: Setting up a Project
Section 4: Developing the Work Breakdown Structure
Section 5: Defining the Project Schedule
Section 6: Refining the Project Schedule
Section 7: Resource Management
Section 8: Views, Filters, Tables
Section 9: Managing Project Costs
Section 10: Resource Conflicts
Section 11: Managing and Tracking Projects
Section 12: Printing Views and Reports
Section 13: Multiple Project Consolidation (Demonstration)

Course Objectives

• Enable participants to be comfortable in the Microsoft Project Environment as defined in the course structure, including
  • Setting up a project
  • Building a schedule,
  • Adding and managing resources,
  • Managing costs,
  • Managing and tracking the project,
  • Reporting
  • Project consolidation
• Ensure common pitfalls and mistakes are avoided, that could hinder the management of your project and your resources.