Enhancing Project Management Success with Microsoft Project
Registration
- Newcomers to scheduling applications
- Practitioners of MS Project® who want a refresher course or learn a new approach
- Project schedulers who want to obtain a holistic view of their contribution to a project
- PMO members who wish to learn the scope of application of MS Project®.
Course Objectives
- Apply project scheduling concepts to a real project.
- Create a multitude of project documents using MS Project®
- Meaningfully support decision making in process management.
DESCRIPTION
Background to Microsoft Project®
Microsoft Project® is still by far the most widespread scheduling software in the project world. It is an easy-to-use, versatile tool that can be used not only for scheduling, but also for cost estimating and control, contingency and resource management, project communications and other project management requirements.
About the SUKAD Microsoft Project® practical workshop
Much more than being a walk through the functionality of MS Project®, the workshop is offered as a practical application using real life projects chosen by the participants. Each step is explained and then practiced with individual guidance from the facilitator.
Furthermore its implementation is constantly cross referenced to the project planning and control processes and is not an isolated activity alien to the reality of the project.
MS Project® is then used to perform and communicate integrated project control results using the Earned Value technique on simulated project progress.
Related Course
- Simplified PM - The SUKAD™ Model (course code: CC08)
- Introduction to Project Management (course code: CC13)
Course Outline
The course is a mix of presentations, discussions (Q&A), and extended group exercises. Teamwork on a realistic, major project is recommended.
Applications in class include:
- Defining activities based on the project Work Breakdown Structure
- Activity sequencing, duration estimating (using PERT) and critical path analysis (CPA)
- Demonstration of Critical Path Method (CPM), PERT and network diagrams
- Time and cost contingency allowance using 3-point estimates
- Creating resource histograms, cost estimates, S-curve and California graph
- Obtaining client and sponsor approval using MS Project® generated documentation
- Creating Earned Value graphs and reports
- Forecasting the effect of scope changes on the project completion date
