MS Project Professional: Beginner to Expert

Learn MS Project from Scratch, Master Project Management, Create Complete Projects via B.O.Q, and Earn 11 PDUs

Created by: Mudessar Afraz
Civil Engineer

What Will I Learn?

• Master MS Project 2019 Learn how to use MS Project 2019 from the ground up, covering both basic and advanced features.
• Critical Path Method (CPM) Understand the Critical Path Method for determining project timelines and identifying key tasks that impact project completion.
• Project Calendar Setup Learn how to set up and customize calendars for project scheduling and resource management.
• Creating Work Breakdown Structure (W.B.S.) & Activities Understand how to create a W.B.S., break down project deliverables into manageable activities, and assig
• Milestones and Task Relationships Learn how to set milestones, define task relationships, and link activities with different types of relationships.
• Resource Management Master the skills to create and assign resources (human, equipment, and material) to project tasks for effective project execution.
• Baselines and Project Updates Learn how to establish project baselines and update project progress, comparing planned vs actual performance.
• Report Generation Discover how to generate key reports in MS Project, including project status, resource allocation, and cost analysis.
• Material Procurement Management Learn how to track procurement activities and materials needed for the project.
• Adding Overtime & Resource Allocation Understand how to adjust resource allocation, including adding overtime to meet project deadlines.
• Create Financial and Physical S-Curves Learn to generate S-Curves using MS Project and MS Excel to track project progress and financial performance.
• Earned Value Analysis (EVA) Understand how to use Earned Value Management to measure project performance in terms of time and cost.
• Custom Fields and Tables Learn how to create custom fields and tables to tailor MS Project for specific project needs.
• Import and Export Data Master the skills to import/export data between MS Project and Excel for seamless integration of project data.
• Complete Project Schedule Learn how to create a detailed project schedule from scratch using both MS Project and Excel, ensuring accuracy in timeline management
• Bill of Quantities (B.O.Q.) Understanding Learn how to understand and implement B.O.Q. into your project schedule and resource management.
• Cost Loading Sheets Create and manage cost-loading sheets to allocate and track project costs effectively.
• Shop Drawing and Material Submittals Learn how to add detailed shop drawings, material submittals, and approval processes into your project schedule.
• Procurement Tracking Understand how to create and track procurement activities and manage suppliers effectively.
• Excel Skills for Project Management Gain essential Excel skills, from basic functions to advanced formulas, specifically tailored for project management tasks.
• Time Schedule Review and Adjustments Learn how to review and adjust time schedules to ensure timely project delivery.

Requirements

• Basic Computer Skills A general understanding of computer usage, including how to navigate software and basic file management.
• Microsoft Project 2019 (or Later) Installed You can use the trial version of Microsoft Project 2019 or a licensed version on your computer.
• Basic Knowledge of Project Management Concepts While not mandatory, having a basic understanding of project management concepts (such as tasks, resources, and schedules) will help you grasp the course material more quickly.
• Microsoft Excel (Optional but Helpful) Having a basic understanding of Microsoft Excel is helpful, especially for handling data and generating reports. However, if you're new to Excel, don’t worry—basic Excel training is also included in this course.
• Willingness to Learn A positive attitude and commitment to learning new project management techniques and tools. The course is designed to be beginner-friendly, but active participation and practice are key to mastering MS Project.

Target audience

• Beginners in Project Management If you're new to project management and want to understand how to plan, execute, and control projects effectively using MS Project, this course is perfect for you.
• Project Managers and Aspiring Project Managers If you're already working in project management or aiming to become one, this course will help you master MS Project and enhance your skills in scheduling, resource management, and project reporting.
• Construction Professionals If you're involved in construction project management and need to understand how to create schedules, manage resources, and generate reports using MS Project, this course is ideal.
• Students Pursuing Project Management If you're studying project management or planning to do so, this course will help you gain practical skills and prepare you for real-world project management scenarios.
• Excel Users Who Want to Integrate It with MS Project If you're comfortable with Excel and want to use it alongside MS Project for project management (like creating BOQs, S-Curves, and resource tracking), this course will teach you how to seamlessly integrate both tools.
• Civil Engineers and Aspiring Civil Engineers If you're a civil engineer or planning to become one, this course will help you master MS Project for managing construction projects, scheduling tasks, allocating resources, and generating detailed project reports.