Comprehensive Microsoft Project
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3 Days, Course Number: 2033-MSP002
After Attending This Course You Will Be Able to…
Efficiently manage complex projects of long duration in any industry based on an extensive knowledge of how to use Microsoft Project and an "under-the-hood" understanding of how it works.
Course Materials:
All attendees receive a 230-page Schedule Associates exclusive reference manual developed after years of working with project managers to understand what they would find most helpful in learning how to use the software. The reference manual is specifically designed to be easy to follow along in, to provide quick access to needed information and to provide guidance in using Microsoft Project in planning and managing projects back in the workplace.
Who Would Benefit From Attending:
Experienced project managers as well as those with a basic knowledge of project management who are getting more involved in managing projects with Microsoft Project will benefit from the course.
The course is beneficial for those using Microsoft Project 2000, Microsoft Project 2002, Microsoft Project 2003 or Microsoft Project 2007.
Course Credits:
Attendees will receive credit for 21 contact hours of project management training good toward PMI®'s CAPM or PMP® project management certification.
PMP®'s will receive 21 PDU's good toward recertification.
Course Agenda:
Day One
Introductions and Course Objectives
Project Management and Microsoft Project
Getting Oriented in Microsoft Project
Setting Up the Project
Defining Project Scope
Case Study-Defining Project Scope
Sequencing the Work
Case Study-Building a Network Diagram
Establishing the Resource Pool
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Day Two
Day One Review
Entering Fixed Costs
Task Properties
Case Study--Assigning Resources
Understanding the Project Plan
Planning for Uncertainty
Improving the Schedule
Optimizing the Use of Resources
Establishing the Baseline
Case Study-Evaluating & Optimizing the Schedule
Communicating the Plan to Others
Entering Actuals
Making Changes to the Plan
Evaluating Project Status
Day Three
Day Two Review
Managing Complex Projects
Rolling Wave Planning
PERT Estimates
Cost Tables
Work Contouring
Performing Custom Calculations in the Plan
Case Study-Developing a Plan for a Complex Project
Managing Multiple Projects
Methods for Managing Multiple Projects
Sharing Resources Across Multiple Projects
Case Study-Managing Outsourced Components of the Project
Evaluating Project Status Using Earned Value
Setting the Status Date for Earned Value Analysis
Conducting Earned Value Analysis
Putting What We've Learned to Use
Course Format:
A mix of demonstrations in Microsoft Project, explanation of concepts on flip charts or whiteboards, hands-on exercises in the software to confirm understanding, and realistic case studies performed in Microsoft Project to combine project management concepts with the use of the software. Workshops involve attendees working in Microsoft Project to gain first-hand experience with the tool.
Prerequisites:
Some familiarity with project management concepts is assumed. If you're not familiar with project management principles, we strongly recommend taking Project Management Principles and Practices prior to taking this course.
Attendees should be familiar with how to navigate around Microsoft Windows applications prior to class.
Pricing:
$1,695 per person
Register three or more people and receive 10% off for all attendees!
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"PMI" is a service and trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. which is registered in the United States of America and other nations.
The PMI logo is a trademark of the Project Management Institute, Inc. which is registered in the United States and other nations.
"PMP" and the PMP logo are certification marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc. which are registered in the United States and other nations.
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