Course Overview
We conduct MS Project training program based on the latest industry standards and Microsoft certification blueprints. Professionals will train you about project scheduling, resource management, and tracking to equip you with the functional knowledge and technical insights to lead and manage project timelines effectively.
Our MS Project training program will fully prepare you to master the software and also give you an in-depth knowledge about the various and best scheduling best practices.
Benefits of MS Project Certification
At the end of this course, you will:
- Schedule Design Proficiency: Move past basic to-do lists. Learn the precise construction of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), hierarchy tasks, and progressive scheduling for Waterfall or Hybrid environments
- Critical Path Method (CPM) Mastery: Gain the ability to pinpoint, track, and optimize the Critical Path, identifying exactly which activities dictate your completion date—the essential skill for punctual delivery
- Sophisticated Resource Governance: Master the art of assigning personnel, fixing over-allocation through Resource Leveling, and precisely monitoring labor costs and effort
- Baseline and Earned Value Auditing: Learn to archive multiple Baselines and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) indicators (like CPI and SPI) to report on project status with mathematical objectivity
- Tailored Views and Reporting: Discover how to modify tables, dashboards, and reports to deliver the specific intelligence required by leadership (such as Variance or Budget Overrun data)
- 40-Hour Practical Lab: A rigorous, task-centric curriculum designed to build the hands-on speed required to oversee large-scale enterprise schedules typical in Phoenix, AZ organizations
Module 1: Project Initiation and Task Logic
Lesson 1: Initialization and Calendars
Configure new project files, define specific Project Calendars, and manage non-working dates to ensure your plan mirrors actual working conditions.
Lesson 2: Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Organize projects using Summary and Subtasks. Master WBS coding and indentation for a professional, searchable project hierarchy.
Lesson 3: Dependencies and Constraints
Define task links (FS, SS, FF, SF). Apply lead/lag times and learn to distinguish between fixed and flexible task constraints.
Module 2: Resource Allocation and Budgeting
Lesson 1: Resource Setup and Assignment
Use Microsoft Project Professional to build Work, Material, and Cost resource lists. Assign them to tasks to track effort and spend—a vital Microsoft Project Certification skill.
Lesson 2: Resolving Over-allocation
Identify strained resources and apply manual or automated Resource Leveling within the Microsoft Project Management Software to balance team loads.
Lesson 3: Cost Tracking and Control
Learn to monitor project spend. Master fixed costs, hourly rates, and cost tables to set the definitive Cost Baseline for performance audits.
Module 3: Tracking, Baselines, and Earned Value
Lesson 1: Baseline Management
Within Microsoft Project Professional, establish and save the Project Baseline to solidify scope and time commitments. Update progress to maintain an accurate record of truth.
Lesson 2: Variance Analysis
Utilize the Tracking Gantt in Microsoft Project Management Software to visualize deviations, spot delays, and implement corrective measures.
Lesson 3: Earned Value Management (EVM)
Master the calculation of EVM metrics like PV, EV, AC, CPI, and SPI. Use these indicators to report project health to leadership with total clarity.
Module 4: Sophisticated Scheduling and Customization
Lesson 1: External Links and Troubleshooting
Manage dependencies across multiple files in Microsoft Project Professional. Fix circular logic and broken links to maintain schedule integrity.
Lesson 2: Tailored Tables and Views
Build custom views and filters to isolate specific data, such as tasks that are behind schedule or over their allocated budget.
Lesson 3: Custom Formulas and Visual Reports
Develop custom fields using formulas for unique metrics and utilize Visual Reports for high-level summaries. Essential for Microsoft Project Management Professional Certificate prep.
Module 5: Portfolio Governance and Integration
Lesson 1: Master Projects and Resource Pools
Combine multiple sub-projects into a Master Project. Set up a central Resource Pool to share personnel across various active schedules.
Lesson 2: Collaboration and Exporting
Distribute project data via PDF, Excel, or XML. Master techniques for sharing timelines with stakeholders who do not use Microsoft Project Management Software.
Lesson 3: Exam Readiness and Strategy
Review all competencies and finish timed practice tests. This ensures you are prepared for the Microsoft Project Certification Course standards and final exam.