Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project is the most popular project management software in the world developed and sold by Microsoft. It has been designed to help project managers ina developing plans, assigning resources to specific tasks, tracking progress, managing costing and budgets and analysing workload. It encourages project managers to follow industry-standard best practices related to project management. Microsoft Project has various features through which all critical aspects of project management can be addressed, such as planning and scheduling, collaboration, reporting, resource management, etc. Different classes of users have differing access levels to different features of the software and stages of the project, including different views and data.

With the advancing technology in all fields of work these days, using software to manage projects is the best and most effective option. It not only saves time but also eliminates the chances of manual error. Microsoft Project training course will empower you with the complete skill set, knowledge and confidence required to manage projects using Microsoft Project. 

Program Objectives

• Acquire knowledge of industry-standard best practices for seamless project management
• Attain the capability to effectively design and plan projects using Microsoft Project
• Develop the necessary confidence, experience, and expertise to train other stakeholders and professionals in utilizing Microsoft Project
• Obtain the essential information and skills to construct a logical project plan.
• Gain the confidence and knowledge to strategically plan budgets and allocate resources, preventing any form of under or over-allocation.
• Foster the foresight and preparedness to anticipate and mitigate probable risks throughout the project lifecycle.
• Possess the necessary knowledge and information to create schedules, accounting for potential delays or disturbances caused by risks.

Modules

Module 1 – Critical Project Management Functions

•Project planning

•Project tracking (completion, time, and cost)

•Scheduling and time management

•Resource allocation

•Budgeting

•Communication and collaboration

•Documentation

•Risk management

Module 2 – Benefits of Project Management Software

• Collaboration on projects
• Internal and external communication
• Budget management
• Monitoring
• Document sharing.
• Optimised decision making
• Enhanced customer satisfaction

Module 3 – Overview of Microsoft Project

• History
• Versions
• Difference from other software

Module 4 – Functions of Microsoft Project

• Develop plans.
• Assign resources to tasks.
• Track progress.
• Manage budgets.
• Analyse workload

Module 5 – Important Microsoft Project Features

• Planning and scheduling
• Project timeline view
• Collaboration
• Reporting
• Project portfolio management
• Resource management
• Multiple projects
• Different views
• Change management.

Module 6 – Advantages of Microsoft Project

• Flexible and powerful
• Integration with other Microsoft tools
• Great for collaboration

Certification

• Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be awarded Cynet East Africa Consultancy certificate.

N/B

• Training will be facilitated by Cynet East Africa Consultancy seasoned trainers.