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

Module 3: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

  • Resource Types
  • 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
  • Levelling a Single Resource
  • Assigning Resources, You Do Not Have
  • Understanding Resource Levelling
  • Checking Resource Usage
  • Understanding Overtime

Module 5: Costs

  • Understanding Project Costs
  • Reviewing Current Costs
  • Entering Variable Costs
  • Assigning Daily Costs
  • Assigning Per Usage Costs
  • Assigning Fixed Costs
  • Assigning 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

Modules 7: Project Tracking and Controlling

  • Creating a Baseline
  • Automatically Updating Tasks
  • Manually Updating Tasks
  • Tracking Actuals on a Gantt Chart
  • Using 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
  • Creating a New Report
  • Filtering Report Data
  • Enhancing Report Appearance

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Who should attend this Microsoft Project Training Course?

The Microsoft Project Training Certification in San Francisco is designed for individuals who want to enhance their skills and proficiency in using Microsoft Project, a Project Management software. This course can benefit a wide range of professionals, including:

  • Project Managers
  • Project Coordinators
  • Team Leaders
  • Business Analysts
  • Small Business Owners
  • Office Professionals
  • IT Administrators

Prerequisites of the Microsoft Project Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for this Microsoft Project Training.

Microsoft Project Training Course Overview

In today's dynamic business landscape, effective Project Management is crucial for success. Microsoft Project is a powerful software used in Project Management in San Francisco, enabling users to efficiently organise project schedules, budgets, resources, and workforce, all in one place.

To professionals in San Francisco seeking to excel in Project Management, mastering Microsoft Project is of paramount importance. Project Managers, Team Leaders, and anyone involved in project planning and execution will greatly benefit from this training. Proficiency in Microsoft Project can enhance job profiles and result in higher remuneration.

This 1-day Microsoft Project Course in San Francisco by the Knowledge Academy introduces delegates to this invaluable tool, emphasising its relevance in modern Project Management. This training in San Francisco equips delegates with the skills to create professional reports, add graphics, animations, links, and more, without the need for external software. Delegates will discover tips and tricks to maximise the software's capabilities, set up tasks, link them, reassign resources, and efficiently manage schedules.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Project and its role in Project Management
  • To efficiently create and manage project schedules and budgets using Microsoft Project
  • To learn how to organise resources and workforce within a project
  • To discover advanced features for creating professional reports and visual presentations
  • To master the techniques for setting up tasks, linking them, and reassigning resources
  • To gain expertise in working with constraints, timelines, and task rescheduling

Upon completion of this course in San Francisco, delegates will be empowered to manage projects more effectively, leading to improved project outcomes, enhanced career opportunities, and a more competitive edge in the job market.

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What’s included in this Microsoft Project Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Microsoft Project Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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San Francisco has a population over 850,000 and is the birthplace of the United Nations. It is also known as the cultural, commercial, and financial center of Northern California. It’s no surprise to hear that there are more than 50 hills in the city and that in the last 30 years there have been 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or over.

 

The city is also well known for its influence in performing arts; the War Memorial and Performing Arts Centre host the second largest opera company in North America as well as the San Francisco ballet. Iconic landmarks in the city include the Golden Gate Bridge and Alamo Square Park.


San Francisco is home to the University of California’s health and biomedical science campus and Hastings College of Law. The University has around 30,000 students and it awards undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees.

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121 Seventh Street

San Francisco

California

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United States

T: +1 7204454674

Ways to take this course

Experience live, interactive learning from home with The Knowledge Academy's Online Instructor-led Microsoft Project Training | Microsoft Project Courses in San Francisco. Engage directly with expert instructors, mirroring the classroom schedule for a comprehensive learning journey. Enjoy the convenience of virtual learning without compromising on the quality of interaction.

Unlock your potential with The Knowledge Academy's Microsoft Project Training | Microsoft Project Courses in San Francisco, accessible anytime, anywhere on any device. Enjoy 90 days of online course access, extendable upon request, and benefit from the support of our expert trainers. Elevate your skills at your own pace with our Online Self-paced sessions.

Streamline large-scale training requirements with The Knowledge Academy's In-house/Onsite at your business premises. Experience expert-led classroom learning from the comfort of your workplace and engage professional development.

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Microsoft Project Training | Microsoft Project Courses in San Francisco FAQs

Microsoft Project is a project management software program developed by Microsoft. It's designed to assist project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads for various projects.
This certification is crucial as it validates your proficiency in utilizing the software effectively, enhancing project management skills and increasing employability prospects in industries requiring project management expertise.
This Microsoft Project Course is ideal for Project Managers, Team Leaders, Business Professionals, and individuals seeking to enhance their project management skills and effectively utilize Microsoft Project software for planning, scheduling, and managing projects of various sizes and complexities.
There are no formal prerequisites for taking this Microsoft Project Certification Course.
No, delegates do not need to take an exam to obtain this Microsoft Project Certification.
The duration of this Microsoft Project Certification Course spans 1 day.
Microsoft Project offers views like Gantt Chart, Task Sheet, Resource Sheet, Network Diagram, Calendar, and Timeline. These views help users visualize tasks, dependencies, resources, and project timelines, enhancing project planning, tracking, and communication.
After completing this Microsoft Project Course, you can pursue roles such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Scheduler, Planner, and other roles in project management across various industries such as IT, construction, healthcare, and manufacturing.
Apart from this Microsoft Project Certification Course, The Knowledge Academy provides a wide range of Microsoft Courses, including Microsoft Azure Training, Microsoft Office Training, Microsoft SQL Server Training and Microsoft 365 Training.
The training fees for Microsoft Project Training certification in San Francisco starts from $1295
The Knowledge Academy is the Leading global training provider for Microsoft Project Training.
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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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