Microsoft Project is the most used Project Management planning tool in the UK.. This one-day course provides a detailed introduction to setting up a project plan in MS Project as well as an overview of running the project.  It will cover all aspects involved in the set-up including, Calendars, Tasks, Resources and linking the Tasks to build the schedule.  It will also cover obtaining data from the project and how it can be used to assist the complex area of Resource planning

Who will benefit from this course

This course is intended for those who are new or self-taught to the concept of creating a plan in MS Project.  It is also ideal for those Mangers and other staff who either wish to read an MS Project plan or who may receive them from a sub-contractor and wish to incorporate them into their business.   The course follows the process of setting up a project plan from the very beginning and provides the delegates with opportunities to try out the learning throughout the course

Key elements of the course 

• The MS Project environment
• Navigating the MS Project environment
• Views and Tables
• The seven steps in setting up a project plan
  • Calendars and working times
  • The various types of Task
  • Durations and their meaning
  • Structure and its relevance
  • Creating the linkage and schedule
  • Setting up Resources
  • Applying Resources to activities
• Adjusting the project
• Scheduling from and adjusting the Start or end date
• Setting the Baseline
• Using the Tracking Gantt view with various Tables
• Using Filters to adjust the View and obtain relevant data
• Viewing the Critical Path
• Setting Deadlines
• Customising the Display using the Gantt Chart Wizard
• Using the Report menu
• Printing a project plan

Course Details

This is a one-day, tutor led, on-line course the dates for which are set out on the Course Schedule. It can also be run as a tailored, company specific course either on-line or at an organisation’s premises.