Project Management using Microsoft Project

Learn the Right Skills and the Right Software to Become a Project Manager

Are your projects expanding in size and scope faster than you can manage them? Are you starting to work on an enterprise team and need to understand how larger projects work? Have you found yourself unexpectedly taking on the role of project manager? Is your IT career path taking you in the direction of project management?

As IT and development projects get increasingly complex, the role of project manager has become more critical. Whether you’re a reluctant project manager trying to improve the output and efficiency of your team, or an aspiring project professional, you will find this course extremely helpful. With over 20 years of project management experience, Beth Mosolgo-Clark will be your instructor as you learn the basics of project management, including terminology, techniques, reporting, and costing. At the same time, you’ll become familiar with Microsoft Project–the software most commonly used by project professionals.

This isn’t a course where you’ll simply watch the instructor and nod along–You’ll be immersed in lab activities teaching you both the fundamentals of project management and the Microsoft Project software package. This course includes hours of video lectures, dozens of project management examples, and samples. You’ll find there is no better way to dive into Microsoft Project software and the field of project management!

Who this course is for:

• New Project Managers
• Developers in the Project Management Role
• Teachers and Students who Want to Learn Project Management
• Microsoft Project Users
• Anyone Who Wants to Learn Project Management and MS Project

What you’ll learn:

• Identify the Key Components of a Project
• Identify the Purpose of a Project
• Understand Project Resources
• Understand Project Constraints
• Comprehend Unstated Objectives
• Create a Project with MS Project
• Create Relationships Between Tasks
• Understand the Basics of Critical Paths
• Be Able to Subdivide Tasks
• Understand Task Float
• Represent Project Resources in MS Project
• Assign Resources to a Task
• Perform Resource Leveling in MS Project
• Update Task Progress
• Manage Part Time Resources
• Utilize Calendars in MS Project
• Edit a Project’s Calendar
• Displaying Calendar Information in a Gantt Chart
• Report Resource Utilization
• Work with Project Milestones
• Use Network Diagram Views
• Use Spreadsheet Views
• Assign a Labor Rate to Project Resources
• Record Non-Labor Project Costs
• View Cost Reports
• Manage Project Costs
• Integrate with other MS Applications
• Create MS Project Macros
• Work in Mobile and the Cloud

Why Choose This Course?

In today’s fast-paced and dynamic business environment, effective project management skills are essential for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. *Project Management using Microsoft Project* offers a deep dive into the best practices of project management, enabling you to leverage the full power of Microsoft Project software to streamline workflows, manage resources efficiently, and ensure successful project outcomes.

Get Hands-On Experience

This course is designed to give you hands-on experience with Microsoft Project through practical exercises and project management simulations. You will learn how to use MS Project to manage real-world projects, optimize resources, and apply project management principles in a practical setting. Whether you’re managing small projects or large enterprise-level initiatives, this course will equip you with the skills needed to succeed.

Instructor Expertise

Beth Mosolgo-Clark brings over two decades of experience in project management and is dedicated to helping you succeed. Her expertise in both project management theory and Microsoft Project software ensures that you will not only learn the basics but also gain a deep understanding of how to apply these concepts to your own projects.

Comprehensive Learning Materials

Along with the video lectures, you’ll receive downloadable project management examples, templates, and step-by-step instructions. This ensures that you can practice what you’ve learned and apply it immediately to your own projects. The course’s hands-on approach will give you the confidence and competence needed to use Microsoft Project effectively.

Start Your Project Management Journey Today

Don’t let complex projects overwhelm you—learn the essential project management skills you need to take charge and deliver results. With Microsoft Project as your tool of choice, you will have everything you need to manage projects from start to finish, all while enhancing your professional skills. Enroll in *Project Management using Microsoft Project* today and take your career to the next level!