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Microsoft Project Masterclass Outline

This 1-day Microsoft Project Masterclass will cover 8 modules with separate associated topics. These modules include:

Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

  • Introduction to Microsoft Project
  • Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment
  • Displaying an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Module 2: Creating the Project Schedule

  • Task Duration
  • Milestones
  • Manual Scheduling
  • Auto Scheduling a Task
  • Task Relationships
  • Timeline
  • Identifying the Critical Path
  • Working with Constraints
  • Recurring Activities
  • Add Notes to a Task

Module 3: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

  • Resource Types
    • Work Resources
    • Material Resources
    • Cost Resources
  • Assigning Calendars to Resources
  • Resolving Resource Over-Allocation

Module 4: Assigning Resources and Levelling

  • Simple Resource Assignments
  • Levelling a Single Resource
  • Assigning Part Time Resources
  • Creating Part Time Resource Calendars
  • Problem Assignments
  • Assigning Resources
  • Understanding Resource Levelling
  • Checking Resource Usage
  • Understanding Overtime

Module 5: Costs

  • Understanding Project Costs
  • Reviewing Current Costs
  • Entering Variable Costs
  • Assigning
    • Daily Costs
    • Per Usage Costs
    • Fixed Costs
    • Material Costs
  • Changing Rates During a Project
  • Assigning Cost Resources

Module 6: Constraints and Deadlines

  • Understanding Constraints and Deadlines
  • Creating a Constraint
  • Types of Constraint
  • Using Elapsed Time
  • Rescheduling Tasks
  • Creating a Deadline

Module 7: Project Tracking and Controlling

  • Creating a Baseline
  • Automatically Updating Tasks
  • Manually Updating Tasks
  • Entering Delayed Tasks
  • Tracking Actuals on a Gantt Chart
  • Using the Tracking Box
  • Viewing Task Slippage
  • Basic Data Highlighting
  • Applying Filters
  • Editing Existing Filters
  • Deleting an Unwanted Filter
  • Grouping Tasks
  • Using AutoFilters

Module 8: Reporting

  • Understanding Graphical Reports
  • Running a Report
  • Filtering Report Data
  • Creating a New Report
  • Enhancing Report Appearance
  • Removing Unwanted Reports

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Who should attend this Microsoft Project Training Course?

This Microsoft Project Masterclass course is designed for individuals who are new to Microsoft Project or those who would like to develop their knowledge and skills of the program. This course would be especially useful for Project Managers.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this Microsoft Project Masterclass training course. However, to get the most out of the course, candidates should have prior experience with using a computer and Windows 10. This is to ensure that delegates fully understand the content of the course.

Microsoft Project Masterclass Overview

Microsoft Project is a software that is used in project management to assist in the organisation of the project. The programme allows users to understand and monitor project schedules and budgets, present project data, and organise resources and the workforce. It enables individuals to create professional reports without having to export the data to another program, such as adding pictures, charts, animation, links, and more. This training course will help the delegates manage their organisation with new graphics and formatting capabilities and help teams organise, track, and perform work within a project. Having the required knowledge and skills to work with the Microsoft Project will help individuals get a good job profile with an enhanced paycheque.

In this 1-day Microsoft Project Masterclass course, delegates will learn about tips and tricks that can be used to maximise the outputs of Microsoft Project. This training course will give delegates the opportunity to learn how to set up tasks, link tasks together, reassign resources, and use Microsoft Project in conjunction with resources and schedules. Furthermore, delegates will acquire in-depth knowledge about to set up project components, such as work tasks or recurring tasks. Our highly skilled and expert trainer will conduct this training who has years of experience in teaching Microsoft Project.

This training course will provide various essential concepts, such as:

  • Working with constraints
  • Adding stages to the timeline
  • Assigning part time resources
  • Rescheduling tasks
  • Basic data highlighting

At the end of this training, delegates will be able to work with financial, time and resource constraints on projects, and publish project information. They will also be able to customise project for use within their company and create realistic schedules quickly and easily.

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What's included in this Microsoft Project Training Course?

Included in this course is:

  • The Knowledge Academy Microsoft Project Masterclass Manual
  • Experienced Microsoft Project Trainer
  • Certificate of Completion
  • Refreshments

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Why choose us

Ways to take this course

Our easy to use Virtual platform allows you to sit the course from home with a live instructor. You will follow the same schedule as the classroom course, and will be able to interact with the trainer and other delegates.

Our fully interactive online training platform is compatible across all devices and can be accessed from anywhere, at any time. All our online courses come with a standard 90 days access that can be extended upon request. Our expert trainers are constantly on hand to help you with any questions which may arise.

This is our most popular style of learning. We run courses in 1200 locations, across 200 countries in one of our hand-picked training venues, providing the all important ‘human touch’ which may be missed in other learning styles.

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Highly experienced trainers

All our trainers are highly qualified, have 10+ years of real-world experience and will provide you with an engaging learning experience.

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State of the art training venues

We only use the highest standard of learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable and distraction-free as possible

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Small class sizes

We limit our class sizes to promote better discussion and ensuring everyone has a personalized experience

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Great value for money

Get more bang for your buck! If you find your chosen course cheaper elsewhere, we’ll match it!

This is the same great training as our classroom learning but carried out at your own business premises. This is the perfect option for larger scale training requirements and means less time away from the office.

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Tailored learning experience

Our courses can be adapted to meet your individual project or business requirements regardless of scope.

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Maximise your training budget

Cut unnecessary costs and focus your entire budget on what really matters, the training.

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Team building opportunity

This gives your team a great opportunity to come together, bond, and discuss, which you may not get in a standard classroom setting.

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Monitor employees progress

Keep track of your employees’ progression and performance in your own workspace.

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Microsoft Project Masterclass FAQs

FAQ's

Microsoft Project is a software that can be used in project management to assist the organisation of the project. The program allows users to understand and monitor project schedules and budgets, present project data, and organise resources and workforce.
This Microsoft Project Masterclass is designed for new and existing users who would like to improve their skills in using Microsoft Project. It would be particularly beneficial for Project Managers.
There are no formal prerequisites for this Microsoft Project Masterclass course, however, it would be beneficial for candidates to have prior experience with computers and Windows 10.
We provide Masterclass courses for, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Access, Outlook, and Visio.
Microsoft Project provides multiple views for project managers and teams. Project view is used to plan, manage workflow and status, and for scheduling tasks over a project timeline.
Communication and collaboration, co-authoring, reporting, roadmap, timesheets, and resource management are the main features of Microsoft Project.
The price for Microsoft Project Masterclass certification in the United Kingdom starts from £895
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider in the world for Microsoft Project Masterclass.

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Microsoft Project is a software product that can be used in project management to assist the organisation of the project. The program allows users to use a specific set of tools to understand and monitor project schedules and budgets, present project data, and organise resources and workforce.

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