Project – Part 1

This course will familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so that you can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. You will develop the critical knowledge and skills you need to create a project plan with Project during the planning phase. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval.

Course Details

Price:

$395.00

Days:

Location:

Virtual

Course Overview

In this course, you will be able to construct basic project plans using Microsoft Project. You will: Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional. Create a new project plan. Add tasks to a project. Manage task relationships within a project. Manage project resources. Finalize a project plan.

Basic computer literacy Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills Basic IP address knowledge

1 – GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT

Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts
Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment

2 – DEFINING A PROJECT

Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File
Topic B: Set Project Plan Options
Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar

3 – ADDING PROJECT TASKS

Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates

4 – MANAGING TASKS

Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic B: Define Task Relationships
Topic C: Schedule Tasks

5 – MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES

Topic A: Add Resources to a Project
Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts

6 – FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN

Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan
Topic B: Set a Baseline
Topic C: Share a Project Plan

Class Dates & Times


06/24/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
07/17/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
08/07/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
08/28/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
09/23/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
10/15/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
11/26/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
11/05/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
12/18/2025 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00

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