Microsoft Project Introduction to MS Project

Gain an understanding of project management terms and how Microsoft Project supports efficient planning. Learn to create project and resource calendars, set default working hours, adjust non-working days, and apply customised calendars to projects and resources for seamless scheduling. 

Master task creation by entering durations, milestones, and summaries. Learn to schedule tasks manually or automatically, use outline tools, and manage relationships like Finish-to-Start or Start-to-Finish. Explore critical path theory, slack time, and lead or lag adjustments to optimise project timelines. 

Understand resource types, assign costs, and manage availability using Microsoft Project’s resource tools. Set calendars for individual resources, allocate them to tasks, and address over-allocations efficiently. Learn to handle fixed costs, rate tables, and group resources for streamlined project execution. 

Set and measure baselines to track variance in costs and timelines. Explore project constraints, deadlines, and task calendars to refine your scheduling approach. Use Gantt views and cost tables to assess project costs, identify over-allocations, and manage variances effectively. 

Track project progress by marking tasks as complete and using the tracking Gantt to address slippage. Customise reports and dashboards to highlight project metrics, late tasks, and milestones. Leverage sorting, grouping, and filtering tools to organise data and export timelines to Word or PowerPoint for stakeholder presentations.