Microsoft Project Introduction – Virtual Class

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Microsoft Project Introduction – Virtual Class

$490per person

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Location: Level 1 Cloisters, 863 Hay Street, Perth WA 6000
Time: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Duration: 1 Day

Join in-person at our vibrant Perth CBD training centre. Lunch and refreshments are provided for all in-person attendees. Our training centre is centrally located and easily accessible by public transport.

Course Overview

Course Overview

This 1 day online course will teach you the skills necessary to schedule, chart and summarise tasks using Microsoft Project, and develop an understanding of how to apply these features in developing a project management plan.  You will get an overview of the role of MS Project in project management and an understanding of how to apply the features of this powerful application in developing a project management plan.

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Course Information

Course Content
This live, facilitator led MS Project Introduction training course is delivered to you online at your computer. You still have all the benefits of interacting with our facilitators in real time, just at your office or home desk. You can ask questions both during the training and afterwards with our free post course help desk.

Course Times

  • 9am to 4pm AWST

Course Content

Objectives of this course are to give participants the skills necessary to schedule, chart and summarise tasks using Microsoft Project. It provides an overview of the role of Microsoft Project in Project Management and provides an understanding of how to apply the features of this powerful application in developing a project management plan.

This is best for: New users of Microsoft Project, those who have used the package a little and want to improve their skills, and those who have used it in the past and wish to refresh their skills

Project Management Overview

  • What is a Project? – Definitions, Concepts and Terminology
  • Project Management and Microsoft Project’s role
  • Introduction to the Microsoft Project interface
  • Working with views and tables

Creating a Project

  • Setting project information
  • Determining the project calendar
  • Entering tasks, durations and milestones
  • Inserting, deleting, and moving tasks
  • Using summary tasks to group data
  • Manual vs. auto-scheduling

Establishing and Modifying Task Dependencies

  • Linking tasks
  • Changing link types
  • Working with lag and lead times
  • Managing multiple link dependencies
  • Adding constraints and deadlines

Working with Resources

  • Adding resources
  • Assigning resources to tasks using sheet view

Formatting and Printing Projects

  • Formatting the Gantt Chart
  • Modifying Gantt Chart print options
  • Printing tasks for a resource
Software Notes: This course is applicable to Project 2016/2019 and Project 365 (Plan 3 and Plan 5) desktop application versions of Microsoft Project. This course does not cover browser-based versions of Microsoft Project, such as Project for the Web, Project Plan 1, Project Online or Project Web App. If you’re attending ATI-Mirage’s venue, the course will be delivered on Microsoft Project Professional 2019.
  • Understand MS Project role in assisting in managing a project
  • Create a Gantt chart and assign a calendar
  • Create and edit tasks, durations, and predecessors
  • Create a resource pool and assign work resources
  • Format and print a Gantt chart

Experience with spreadsheets and an understanding of Windows concepts is essential. Knowledge of project management theoretical concepts is also highly recommended.

“Relaxed, well-paced, relevant to the workplace. The fact that we customised the course to deal with the aspects relevant to our job and allowed us to concentrate primarily on how we could use it in our workplace” Greg from Main Roads WA

“A great introduction with enough time to work through some examples at our own pace. The facilitator was very patient and went through tasks at a beginner level. Very easy to follow and take in” Amy Morgan from Synergy

“The best feature of this course was that the content was tailored to fit our team’s needs. The trainer made did very well to make the content relevant to the types of projects that we work on” Holly from East Metro Health Service

“I enjoyed the workbook, guided activities and facilitator-led instruction. I also appreciate that there is further support available for when we apply these skills in our workplace” Nat from Rio Tinto

“All relevant and applicable training material that was explained clearly” Dean from Alcoa

“The best feature was the practical demonstrations followed by time to play around with what was demonstrated” Veronica from Fortescue Metals Group

“A good introduction to the software package, easy to apply skills for basic operation and development of schedules” Toby from Judesco Solutions

“Good overview of the basic MS Project functions without getting bogged down in details. Overall a great training experience” David from Rio Tinto

“Very well facilitated and delivered. The trainer was able to provide relevant examples and answer questions clearly” Gavin from SERCO

“Covers all sections of MS Project, which is great for someone like myself who has never been exposed to the program” Fari

“The diagrams on the board helped to make sense of theory. I liked the chance to work through examples at our own pace, after the group demonstrations” Jane

“Worthwhile course for those like who are self-taught in MS Project. I benefitted from learning the features, shortcuts and other components of the software’s use” Bernie from Mineral Resources Limited

“Good mixture between theory and practical. Balanced into nice little chunks of work” John

“Really enjoyed this course – can’t wait to use it in practice. The best features were the instructor, pace and adequate break time” Amanda from Gold Road Resources

“I like being able to apply the knowledge directly using my own screen” Jacqui from SERCO

“Very hands-on and informative. I feel that I have a good grasp on the basic of Project after completing this course” Scott from Metso Partners

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