Developing Professional Project Plans Through MS Project

Level up your project management skills! This MS Project course makes you a pro in creating winning MS project plans. Join us! Read more.

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4h 29m

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About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Students
  • Project managers
  • Business Owners: Enhance the success of your tenders/bids with a professional Project Plan.
  • IT professionals
  • Companies seeking employee training in Project Management

What you’ll learn: 

  • Understanding MS Project software (Dashboard, Views, Ribbon, etc.)
  • Setting customized calendars (timing, resource scheduling, leaves/off days)
  • Scheduling Modes (Auto vs. Manual)
  • Task Entry (Creating summary tasks, indentation, setting durations)
  • Predecessors (Discussion of 4 types with examples)
  • Resource Entry (Types of resources, rates, utilization)
  • Resource Assignment (Auto and customized, Leveling)
  • Costing (Entering auto and fixed costs)
  • Baseline Plan vs. Actual (Overview with examples)
  • Formal Formatting (Time scale, Optimal Presentation, Highly Professional View)
  • Logo Insertion
  • Overview of Multiple Views

Requirements: 

  • Microsoft Project version 16 or later (for hands-on practice)

Become a Project Plan Pro in Record Time

This MS project course is designed to equip you with the skills to create professional MS project plans in Microsoft Project quickly and efficiently. Through a series of 8 video modules, you’ll build your expertise from the ground up. You’ll not only follow along with the creation of a complete MS project plan but also emerge from this course a master of:

  • Task Management:  Divide projects into manageable tasks, ensuring efficient execution.
  • Resource Management:  Optimize resource allocation for maximum project efficiency.
  • Cost Management:  Track project costs with confidence and identify potential issues early on.
  • Integration Across Views:  Navigate seamlessly between different project plan views for a comprehensive understanding.

Gain the Project Management Edge with this MS Project Course:

This course empowers you to leverage the power of Baseline vs. Actual comparisons. By breaking down projects into manageable subtasks and setting realistic timelines, you’ll be able to identify and address potential roadblocks before they turn to major disruptions.

You’ll gain the ability to track progress against the initial plan, monitor activities, and generate reports with key metrics – all at your fingertips. This allows you to keep stakeholders informed and ensure everyone is aligned towards achieving desired results.

Professional Presentation Matters:

Formatting is crucial for clear communication in project management. This course dives into the language of project plans, teaching you how to create visually appealing, professional, and impactful project presentations.

Enroll today and start creating winning project plans with this comprehensive MS Project course!

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Our Promise to You

By the end of this comprehensive MS project course, you will have learned the skills to confidently create and manage professional MS project plans in Microsoft Project, from the ground up.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction & Task Management
Dashboard Overview, Setting Calendar And Entering Tasks 00:00:00
Creating Summary Task and Right-Left Indentation 00:00:00
Predecessor Detail And Timescale 00:00:00
Section 2 - Resource & Cost Management
Resource Types, Resource Sheet And Costing 00:00:00
Recourse Assignment & Levelling 00:00:00
Section 3 - Plan Vs Actual
Setting Baseline Vs Actual Table 00:00:00
Performing Actual Against Baseline 00:00:00
Section 4 - Professional Formatting, Overview Of Multiple Views & Reporting
Formatting And Views Overview 00:00:00
Section 5 - Additional Resources
Fast Tracking and Crashing 00:00:00
Lead and Lag 00:00:00
Predecessors 00:00:00
Section 6 - Advance Customization And Managing Multiple Projects
Automated Links And Recurring Activities 00:00:00
Managing Split Tasks In Microsoft Project 00:00:00
Making Customization – Text And Number Formats 00:00:00
Custom Field Settings – Lookups And Formula Entry 00:00:00
Custom Field Settings – Different Summary Calculations 00:00:00
Inserting Dynamic Indicators For Status And Custom Costs Columns 00:00:00
Working With Flags 00:00:00
Example Of Flag Setting Up Priority Among Tasks 00:00:00
Example Of Flag Conditional Formatting In Microsoft Project 00:00:00
Creating Master Schedule From Multiple Sub Projects Part 1 00:00:00
Creating Master Schedule From Multiple Sub Projects Part 2 00:00:00
Section 7 - Introduction To Cloud Versions
Introduction To Cloud Online Versions - MS Planner 00:00:00
Section 8 - Assignment
Practice assignment with steps 00:00:00

About This Course

Who this course is for:

  • Students
  • Project managers
  • Business Owners: Enhance the success of your tenders/bids with a professional Project Plan.
  • IT professionals
  • Companies seeking employee training in Project Management

What you’ll learn: 

  • Understanding MS Project software (Dashboard, Views, Ribbon, etc.)
  • Setting customized calendars (timing, resource scheduling, leaves/off days)
  • Scheduling Modes (Auto vs. Manual)
  • Task Entry (Creating summary tasks, indentation, setting durations)
  • Predecessors (Discussion of 4 types with examples)
  • Resource Entry (Types of resources, rates, utilization)
  • Resource Assignment (Auto and customized, Leveling)
  • Costing (Entering auto and fixed costs)
  • Baseline Plan vs. Actual (Overview with examples)
  • Formal Formatting (Time scale, Optimal Presentation, Highly Professional View)
  • Logo Insertion
  • Overview of Multiple Views

Requirements: 

  • Microsoft Project version 16 or later (for hands-on practice)

Become a Project Plan Pro in Record Time

This MS project course is designed to equip you with the skills to create professional MS project plans in Microsoft Project quickly and efficiently. Through a series of 8 video modules, you’ll build your expertise from the ground up. You’ll not only follow along with the creation of a complete MS project plan but also emerge from this course a master of:

  • Task Management:  Divide projects into manageable tasks, ensuring efficient execution.
  • Resource Management:  Optimize resource allocation for maximum project efficiency.
  • Cost Management:  Track project costs with confidence and identify potential issues early on.
  • Integration Across Views:  Navigate seamlessly between different project plan views for a comprehensive understanding.

Gain the Project Management Edge with this MS Project Course:

This course empowers you to leverage the power of Baseline vs. Actual comparisons. By breaking down projects into manageable subtasks and setting realistic timelines, you’ll be able to identify and address potential roadblocks before they turn to major disruptions.

You’ll gain the ability to track progress against the initial plan, monitor activities, and generate reports with key metrics – all at your fingertips. This allows you to keep stakeholders informed and ensure everyone is aligned towards achieving desired results.

Professional Presentation Matters:

Formatting is crucial for clear communication in project management. This course dives into the language of project plans, teaching you how to create visually appealing, professional, and impactful project presentations.

Enroll today and start creating winning project plans with this comprehensive MS Project course!

Unlock Your Learning Journey: Follow My Profile to Discover My Latest Courses.

Our Promise to You

By the end of this comprehensive MS project course, you will have learned the skills to confidently create and manage professional MS project plans in Microsoft Project, from the ground up.

10 Day Money Back Guarantee. If you are unsatisfied for any reason, simply contact us and we’ll give you a full refund. No questions asked.

Get started today!

Course Curriculum

Section 1 - Introduction & Task Management
Dashboard Overview, Setting Calendar And Entering Tasks 00:00:00
Creating Summary Task and Right-Left Indentation 00:00:00
Predecessor Detail And Timescale 00:00:00
Section 2 - Resource & Cost Management
Resource Types, Resource Sheet And Costing 00:00:00
Recourse Assignment & Levelling 00:00:00
Section 3 - Plan Vs Actual
Setting Baseline Vs Actual Table 00:00:00
Performing Actual Against Baseline 00:00:00
Section 4 - Professional Formatting, Overview Of Multiple Views & Reporting
Formatting And Views Overview 00:00:00
Section 5 - Additional Resources
Fast Tracking and Crashing 00:00:00
Lead and Lag 00:00:00
Predecessors 00:00:00
Section 6 - Advance Customization And Managing Multiple Projects
Automated Links And Recurring Activities 00:00:00
Managing Split Tasks In Microsoft Project 00:00:00
Making Customization – Text And Number Formats 00:00:00
Custom Field Settings – Lookups And Formula Entry 00:00:00
Custom Field Settings – Different Summary Calculations 00:00:00
Inserting Dynamic Indicators For Status And Custom Costs Columns 00:00:00
Working With Flags 00:00:00
Example Of Flag Setting Up Priority Among Tasks 00:00:00
Example Of Flag Conditional Formatting In Microsoft Project 00:00:00
Creating Master Schedule From Multiple Sub Projects Part 1 00:00:00
Creating Master Schedule From Multiple Sub Projects Part 2 00:00:00
Section 7 - Introduction To Cloud Versions
Introduction To Cloud Online Versions - MS Planner 00:00:00
Section 8 - Assignment
Practice assignment with steps 00:00:00

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