Project - Part 1

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Course Overview

Drowning in spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and scope creep? Time to take control.

This hands-on course introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Project. You’ll learn to create structured project plans, link tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources. Designed for beginners, this training provides a strong foundation for delivering well-organized, trackable plans that can be reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.

Course Objectives

    By the end of this course, you’ll be able to construct a basic project plan using Microsoft Project’s essential features. You will:

    • Understand core project management concepts
    • Create a new project plan and define scheduling options
    • Add tasks, durations, and relationships
    • Allocate and manage resources effectively
    • Finalize your project plan for stakeholder approval

Course Outline

Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

  • Identify project management concepts
  • Navigate the Microsoft Project environment

Module 2: Defining a Project

  • Create a new project plan
  • Set scheduling options
  • Assign a project calendar

Module 3: Adding Project Tasks

  • Add and organize tasks
  • Estimate task durations

Module 4: Managing Tasks

  • Create a work breakdown structure
  • Set task dependencies
  • Schedule task execution

Module 5: Managing Project Resources

  • Add and assign project resources
  • Enter costs and resolve conflicts
  • Create and use resource calendars

Module 6: Finalizing a Project Plan

  • Optimize the project schedule
  • Set baselines
  • Share the project plan with stakeholders

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Class Dates & Times

Class times are listed Eastern time

This is a 1-day class

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Register 08/28/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 09/23/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 10/15/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 11/05/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 11/26/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT
Register 12/18/2025 9:00AM - 5:00PM Online VILT

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