Microsoft Project Standard is a project management solution designed to be installed on a desktop. It supports schedule development, budgeting, task management, and reporting. Microsoft Project is designed to help users set realistic goals for project teams and customers by creating schedules, distributing resources, managing budgets, assisting users in creating projects, tracking tasks, and reporting results.
This comprehensive course is structured to provide a well-rounded understanding of project management using Microsoft Project 2021. Starting with the basics, we will become proficient in fundamental concepts such as project planning, task scheduling, and resource allocation. As we progress, the course delves into advanced topics, including creating custom fields and calculating custom fields, enabling learners to tailor project data precisely to our needs. Additionally, the course covers vital aspects of project cost management, including fixed task costs, cost accrual, and budgeting, empowering us to confidently handle project finances.
Upon completing the course, we will become proficient in generating reports and communicating project progress and insights. We will create customized reports tailored to specific project management needs, empowering us to convey project data effectively to stakeholders.
publication date
2023-04-24
what you will learn
Understand the Project interface and quickly find commands
Understand the difference between automatic/manual scheduled tasks
Manage task and project progress, create and format basic reports
Create a work breakdown structure, link tasks, and add dependencies
Explore task automation, custom field, cost management, and reports
Harness earned value analysis, customize project tables and views
key features
Explore Project 2021, manage resources, budgets, track progress, advanced project management skills * Create milestones, summaries, subtasks, breakdown structures, deadlines, constraints as a beginner * Explore custom fields, costs, and reporting for effective project management at an advanced level
approach
This comprehensive course adopts a classroom/tutorial style, featuring on-screen presentations and practical demonstrations. It reinforces learning through exercises and quizzes, all presented in a clear and accessible manner. The content is thoughtfully designed to cater to learners with varying backgrounds and skill levels, ensuring a practical and engaging educational experience.
audience
This course is meticulously designed to cater to a diverse audience of individuals, project managers, or PMOs seeking to elevate their project management expertise. Whether an experienced project manager looking to refine one’s skills or transitioning from earlier versions of Microsoft Project to the latest 2021 edition, this course provides the knowledge and tools you need to excel. While no specific prerequisites are required, a prior background in project management or familiarity with older Project versions can be advantageous, ensuring that you can readily grasp and apply the course concepts.
short description
Microsoft Project 2021 is a complete lifecycle project management tool that manages complex projects efficiently. This all-encompassing course molds you into an expert in project management with fundamentals to advanced techniques to handle projects of all sizes and gain confidence and proficiency in project planning, execution, and reporting.
subtitle
Master project management by scheduling, costing, and resource allocating with Microsoft Project 2021
keywords
Microsoft Project 2021, Project Planning, Task Automation, Custom Fields, Cost Management, Project Reporting, Earned Value Analysis, Project Resource Allocation, Gantt Charts, Project Scheduling, Project Control, Task Dependencies
Product ISBN
9781805120148
