Microsoft Project for Project Managers

Gain hands-on experience using the Microsoft Project application software in the key roles of planning, control and execution. Course topics include setting up projects; entering tasks and resources; linking tasks; setting up and assigning resources; saving a baseline; addressing constraints and deadlines; changing task types; sorting, grouping and filtering; and reporting status.  

Note: Microsoft Project runs on Windows and is not Mac OS compatible.  

• Create and set up Microsoft Project: project titles, start dates, calendars, working times and scheduling mode 
• Enter and link tasks, including time constraints and deadlines 
• Create schedules, including formatting Gantt Charts 
• Define resources and assign to tasks, leveling as necessary 
• Baseline schedules, track project progress and generate reports 
• Customize Microsoft Project, including fields, views, ribbons, filters, reports and templates 
• Create resource pools and consolidated project schedules