COURSE DURATION: 3 Days
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course is a hands-on class that integrates the use of Microsoft
Project Professional, Microsoft Project Web App, and Project Server or
Project Online. The course provides students with a detailed
understanding of the core foundation of Microsoft Project based on
globally accepted principles for project management and proven
Microsoft Project best practices. Students will learn best practices
for initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and
closing projects by assuming the roles of Project Manager and Project
Team Member throughout the course.
The course is paired with the “Managing Non-Projects” module
prepared by Milestone to give a more complete view of the Project
Portfolio Management suite of tools. The Milestone course is designed
for all levels of Microsoft Project experience. Prospective students
should have good computer skills and a basic understanding of project
management. Previous exposure to the Microsoft Project desktop tool is
beneficial.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
* To discuss the core foundation of Microsoft Project, and to
describe skills to build upon that foundation
* To use Microsoft Project in applicable phases of a normal project
life cycle
* To use Project Web App for initiating, tracking, updating,
analysis, and reporting
* To discuss basic principles of project management
BUSINESS OUTCOMES
* Manage projects more efficiently by correctly using Microsoft
Project and Project Web App
* Increase organizational project management maturity through proven
project management and Microsoft Project best practices
* Improve the return on investment made in Microsoft Project and
Project Web App by the organization
COURSE STRUCTURE
This course is designed to maximize the educational experience through
a structured learning process. Each lesson will begin with a group
discussion regarding the topic at hand, followed by an instructor
demonstration of Microsoft Project and/or Project Web App where
necessary. At specific points throughout the course, students will
complete hands-on exercises to reinforce lesson objectives. Some of
the hands-on exercises will be worked with the instructor, while
others will be completed independently. Some of the exercises only
provide broad directions, although the complete step by step solutions
are provided in an appendix.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for anyone who uses Project Professional and
Project Server (or Project Online) to assist in managing projects.
PREREQUISITES
Students taking this class should have the following background:
* Basic computer and software skills, in particular familiarity with
MICROSOFT WINDOWS
and Microsoft Office applications.
* Exposure to project management is helpful, but not required.
COURSE OUTLINE
Lesson 1: Getting Started
* Project Management Definitions
* Logging on to Microsoft Project
* Fluent User Interface (UI)
* Microsoft Project Data Model
* Microsoft Project Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups
Lesson 2: YJTJ (Your Job Tool’s Job)™
* YJTJ Process and Microsoft Project
* YJTJ – Auto Schedule Mode
Lesson 3: Project Initiation
* Project Initiation in Project Web App (PWA)
* Enterprise Project Types
* Enterprise Project Information
Lesson 4: Task Planning
* Task Planning Step 1: Work Breakdown Structure
* Task Planning Step 2: Activity Sequencing
* Task Planning Step 3: Constraints and Deadlines
Lesson 5: Resource Planning
* Defining Project Resources
* Building the Project Team
* Basic and Custom Resource Information
* Resource Overallocation
* Resource Availability
Lesson 6: Assignment Planning
* Task and Resource Assignments
* Locations for Creating Assignments
* Microsoft Project Scheduling Engine
* Estimated Duration
Lesson 7: Project Baselines
* Baseline Definition
* Working with Baselines
Lesson 8: Project Execution
* Project Execution
* PWA Team Member Tracking
* Updating the Microsoft Project Schedule
Lesson 9: Variance Analysis
* Variance Defined
* Locating Variance in Microsoft Project
Lesson 10: Project Communication
* Project Communication Defined
* Project Center
* Microsoft Project Reporting
Lesson 11: Plan Revision
* Scope Management Defined
* Plan Revision Alternatives
* Introduction to Critical Path
Lesson 12: Project Closure
* Project Closure Defined
* Closing the Microsoft Project Plan
MANAGING NON-PROJECTS
COURSE OVERVIEW
Microsoft Project is a scheduling tool. Nevertheless, work other than
project work can be managed using the PPM toolset. Indeed, it is
important to include all work, both project work and non-project work,
in a total resource allocation picture. The “Managing
Non-Projects” module is a hands-on class that provides best
practices for managing work activities that are not true projects, but
are part of the overall work for a resource. Project Managers learn
about the different types of non-projects and how best to build,
staff, and managing this work in the PPM environment.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
* Demonstrate how to build a Time Collection Project in PWA, how to
staff it, and how to accept actuals
* Demonstrate how to build and manage a Level of Effort project
BUSINESS OUTCOMES
* Manage work more efficiently by correctly using Microsoft Project
and Project Web App
* Increase organizational project management maturity through proven
project management and Microsoft Project best practices
* Improve the return on investment made in Microsoft Project and
Project Web App by the organization
COURSE STRUCTURE
This module will begin with a group discussion regarding the topic at
hand, followed by an instructor demonstration of Microsoft Project
and/or Project Web App where necessary. Following the discussion,
students will complete hands-on exercises to reinforce lesson
objectives. Some of the hands-on exercises will be worked with the
instructor, while others will be completed independently. Some of the
exercises only provide broad directions, although the complete step by
step solutions are provided in an appendix.
TARGET AUDIENCE
This course is designed for anyone who uses Project Professional and
Project Server (or Project Online) to assist in managing work.
Course Outline
Managing Non-Projects
* Introduction
* Managing Time Collection PROJECTS
* Initiate the project
* Add Tasks to the Project
* Add resources to the project
* Assign resources to the tasks
* Project Execution
* Plan Revision
* New Team Members
* Team Members Leave the Team
* Project Closure
* Managing Level of Effort PROJECTS
* Adding Tasks and Resources
* Creating Assignments
* Project Execution
* Revising and Closing an LOE Project
* Closing Open Tasks
FAQS
WHAT'S THE REFUND POLICY?
Cancellations received 14 days or more prior to class will either be
refunded 75% of the student fee or can be rescheduled to the next open
enrollment class. Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the class
will forfeit the student fee. Milestone Consulting Group may need to
cancel or reschedule any class not meeting minimum registration
requirements. If this occurs, we'll contact you 2 weeks prior to the
course start date to reschedule or refund your fees. When a course is
cancelled, Milestone Consulting Group assumes no responsibility to
refund incidental expenses.
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