MS Project FastTrack

This workshop provides a fast-track approach to mastering Microsoft Project for effective project planning and management. Participants will learn essential features and best practices to develop, track, and report on projects efficiently.

Learning Outcomes

  • Set up project files with appropriate settings and calendars.
  • Develop comprehensive project schedules with tasks, durations, and dependencies.
  • Manage resources and assignments effectively.
  • Track project progress and manage changes.
  • Create informative reports and dashboards.

Who Should Attend

  • Project managers and coordinators
  • Team leaders managing projects
  • PMO staff
  • Anyone responsible for project planning and tracking

Workshop Outline

  • Schedule Development
  • Task creation and organization
  • Duration estimation techniques
  • Dependency types and setup
  • Constraints and deadlines
  • Resource Management
  • Resource types and creation
  • Cost tracking and management
  • Project Tracking
  • Baseline setting and management
  • Progress updating methods
  • Reporting and Communication
  • Visual dashboards
  • Export and sharing options
  • Standard reports configuration
  • Custom report development
  • Visual dashboards
  • Change management in MS Project
  • Variance analysis
  • Progress updating methods