Overview
This course follows on from Microsoft Project Professional Essentials, where you would have learned how to create a task list with appropriate dependencies and durations, as well as how to assign and manage resources in project.
This course you’ll explore how to manage multiple projects concurrently, share resources across them and manage resource costs. You’ll also learn how to import and export project data with other applications.
In addition, you’ll apply advanced tracking techniques to monitor progress, customise various project elements, including how to generate and customise insightful reports both within Microsoft Project Professional.
Prerequisites
Participants should have:
- An understanding of project management concepts.
- Attendees must be comfortable opening, closing and saving files, and be able to navigate through files and folders in a Windows environment.
- Attendees must know how to create and schedule a project plan.
- If attending the course in a virtual capacity a dual monitor setup IS REQUIRED.
Target audience
This course is designed for existing users of Microsoft Project Professional who are looking to deepen their expertise. It provides a comprehensive exploration of the software’s environment, with a focus on advanced features and customisation options to better support both personal and professional project management needs.
Delegates will learn how to
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Manage and monitor project costs effectively
- Consolidate project plan information into a master project
- Exchange project data with other applications to enhance collaboration
- Update and maintain project plans throughout the project lifecycle
- Edit existing reports and create custom reports tailored to project needs
- Customise Microsoft Project to meet specific user or organisational requirements
Outline
Module 1: Working with Multiple Projects
- Combining Multiple Projects as a Programme
- Creating a Shared Resource Pool
- Assigning Resources using a Resource Pool
- Identifying the Critical Path or Paths in a Programme
Module 2: Manage Costs in Microsoft Project
- Create Resources with costs
- Manage cost rate tables
- Change the Resource Cost on Individual Tasks
- Alter Costs Based on Time Periods
Module 3: Tracking Progress and Project Actuals
- Moving a Project
- Entering Task Progress as Scheduled
- Updating and Monitoring Progress using a Status Date
- Updating Actuals
- Assign Overtime Costs and Work
- Reschedule Incomplete Work
Module 4: Import and Export Information
- File Formats Supported by Microsoft Project Professional
- Mapping Project Professional Data
- Exporting Microsoft Project Professional Information
- Importing Information into Microsoft Project Professional
Module 5: Customising Microsoft Project
- Create Custom Fields
- Create Custom Filters
- Create Custom Tables
- Create Custom Views
- Create Templates
- Using the Organizer
Module 6: Reporting on Projects
- Reporting on Progress
- Manipulate Built-In Reports
- Create Custom Reports
- Distribute Project Data in PDF
Exams and assessments
This course does not include any formal assessments.
Hands-on learning
This course includes:
- Instructor led discussions around the use of Microsoft Project in the real world.
- Guided exercises demonstrating the key concepts in project scheduling.
- Independent exercises to reinforce learning and build project planning skills.
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