Course Highlights
The fundamentals of utilising Microsoft Project are thoroughly covered in this course, Microsoft Project: Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management. Students are first given an overview of the Microsoft Project interface and its features. Students will investigate the different stages of project management and comprehend how Microsoft Project supports each one as the course goes on. Task development inside the Microsoft Project framework, calendar creation, and new project planning are all part of the curriculum.
Further, the course delves into more advanced features of Microsoft Project, like creating a Work Breakdown Structure, defining task relationships, and tying up loose ends in a project. Practical skills in adding and managing resources, resolving resource conflicts, and optimizing project plans using Microsoft Project are also covered. The final modules focus on the financial aspects of project management, including cost estimation and baseline setting using Microsoft Project tools.
Finally, by using these abilities in actual projects, participants will have a thorough grasp of how Microsoft Project is used to manage successful projects. After completing this course, students will have Microsoft Project experience, enabling them to handle challenging project management assignments.
Learning outcome
- Understand Microsoft Project interface and functionalities.
- Create and manage a project plan using Microsoft Project.
- Develop a project calendar and assign tasks in Microsoft Project.
- Build a Work Breakdown Structure within Microsoft Project.
- Identify and resolve resource conflicts using Microsoft Project tools.
- Optimize project plans and manage project costs with Microsoft Project.
- Set project baselines and monitor progress in Microsoft Project.
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Why should I take this course?
- Gain expertise in Microsoft Project, a leading project management tool.
- Enhance project management skills applicable in various industries.
- Learn to effectively plan, execute, and monitor projects using Microsoft Project.
- Resolve complex project challenges with Microsoft Project functionalities.
- Boost your employability and career growth prospects in project management.
Career Path
- Project Manager
- Resource Coordinator
- Project Scheduler
- Microsoft Project Consultant
- Project Analyst
- Implementation Specialist
- Project Control Officer
Requirements
- No formal qualifications required, anyone from any academic background can take this course.
- Access to a computer or digital device with internet connectivity.
Course Curriculum
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Lesson 01: What is Microsoft Project00:03:00
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Lesson 02: The Project Interface00:02:00
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Lesson 03: Project Management Phases00:02:00
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Lesson 04: Create a new Project Plan00:01:00
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Lesson 05: Create a Project Calendar00:06:00
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Lesson 06: Creating Project Tasks00:05:00
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Lesson 07: Placeholder Text and Task Types00:06:00
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Lesson 08: Create Work Breakdown Structure00:06:00
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Lesson 09: Define Task Relationships00:08:00
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Lesson 10: Tying Up Loose Ends00:02:00
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Lesson 11: Add Resources to Project Plan00:04:00
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Lesson 12: Creating a Resource Calendar00:03:00
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Lesson 13: Assign Resources to Tasks00:05:00
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Lesson 14: Resolve Resource Conflicts00:05:00
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Lesson 15: Optimise the Project Plan00:07:00
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Lesson 16: Adding Additional Resources00:02:00
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Lesson 17: Cost of the Project00:01:00
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Lesson 18: Setting a Baseline00:02:00
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Resource – Microsoft Project: Learn the Fundamentals of Project Management
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Duration:1 hour, 10 minutes
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Access:1 Year
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Units:19
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