This “Microsoft Project Base” training course aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the fundamentals of project management, as well as practical skills in using the Microsoft Project tool. In this course, you’ll explore various aspects of project management and learn how to effectively navigate the Microsoft Project interface, create and manage projects, manage resources and costs, share and communicate the project, manage risks and issues, and finally conclude and review the project.

The course begins with an introduction to project management, where you will explore the definitions, objectives and basic principles of project management. This will enable you to understand the importance of project management in the professional context, and to acquire a global vision of the different phases of a project.

Next, you’ll delve into the world of Microsoft Project, discovering its history, available versions and key features. You’ll also learn how to install and configure MS Project, as well as navigate its interface efficiently, including the ribbon, toolbar and view pane, and customize the user interface to suit your needs.

A significant part of the training will be dedicated to the creation of a new project. You’ll learn how to set the basic parameters, choose the appropriate schedule, define tasks with their durations and dependencies, and allocate resources (people, materials, costs) for efficient project management.

Cost and budget management will also be covered. You’ll learn how to assign costs to tasks, track actual costs, develop budgets by estimating costs and tracking expenses, and analyze variances between planned and actual costs to ensure rigorous financial management of the project.

The course continues with the sharing and communication aspects of the project, where you’ll learn how to export the project to other formats such as Excel and PDF, create printable reports and use the online sharing functionality to collaborate effectively with team members.

Finally, risk and issue management will be explored, including the identification of potential risks, the development of mitigation and contingency plans, and the monitoring and management of risks throughout the project to ensure its success.

In conclusion, this course will enable you to acquire essential skills in project management and the use of Microsoft Project, preparing you to effectively manage complex projects in your professional environment.

Base

• Knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Have access to a computer and Microsoft MS Project (versions 2013, 2016 or OFFICE 365)

• Understand the basic concepts of project management.
• Learn how to navigate the Microsoft Project interface.
• Know how to create, plan and manage a simple project.
• Master the essential features of MS Project for project monitoring and control.- Knowledge of the Windows environment.
• Have access to a computer and Microsoft MS Project (versions 2013, 2016 or OFFICE 365)

Introduction to Project Management and MS Project

• Introduction to Project Management: Definitions, Objectives, and Basic Principles.
• Microsoft Project Overview: History, Available Versions, Key Features.
• Installation and configuration of MS Project.

Interface & Navigation

• Overview of the MS Project interface: ribbon, toolbar, preview pane.
• Navigate an existing project: open, close, save a project.
• Customization of the user interface.

Create a new project

• Create a new project: basic settings, choice of calendar.
• Task definition: task types, durations, dependencies.
• Allocation of resources: people, materials, costs.

Cost & Budget Management

• Cost management: assigning costs to tasks, tracking actual costs.
• Budgeting: estimating costs, tracking expenses.
• Cost analysis: comparison of planned and actual costs.

Project Sharing and Communication

• Project sharing: export to other formats (Excel, PDF).
• Print and publish the project: Create printable reports.
• Using the online sharing feature to collaborate on the project.

Risk & Issue Management

• Identification of potential risks and problems in the project.
• Development of mitigation and contingency plans.
• Monitoring and risk management throughout the project.

Conclusion and Review

• Review of the key concepts and features of MS Project covered in the course.
• Discussion of challenges and best practices in project management.
• Training evaluation and participant feedback.

Questions & Answers