About Course

Name: Fundamentals of Project Management with Microsoft Project
Price: 1200 KES
Availability: InStock

Fundamentals of Project Management with Microsoft Project

Category: Project Management Training

Overview

The Expedition

This Project Management with Microsoft Project training course introduces key project management concepts and teaches participants how to plan, schedule, and track projects using Microsoft Project. You will learn how to define deliverables, build work breakdown structures, manage timelines, and allocate resources effectively.

The training also covers performance tracking, variance analysis, and change control. By the end, you’ll be able to run what-if scenarios, compress schedules, and generate custom reports to support decision-making.

The program is available both virtually and in person. Certification is awarded upon completion.

Objectives

By the end of this Project Management with Microsoft Project training, participants will be able to:

Understand core project management concepts and how they apply across different industries
Identify project stakeholders and analyze their influence using tools like the power/interest grid
Initiate and plan projects with clearly defined deliverables and timelines
Build work breakdown structures and develop comprehensive schedules
Use Microsoft Project to create, link, and manage project tasks
Apply scheduling techniques including Critical Path Method and resource planning
Monitor resource availability and assess impacts on timelines and budgets
Develop communication plans and lead effective schedule review meetings
Track performance, analyze variances, and implement changes with minimal disruption
Run what-if scenarios, compress schedules, and generate detailed project reports

Training Period

Classroom: 5 Days
Online: 7 Days

Training Modules

1: Project Management Fundamentals and Planning with Microsoft Project

Project Management Overview
Project Management Process Groups
Roles of Projects and Project Managers
Project Life Cycle and Scheduling
Project Stakeholder Analysis; Power/Interest Grid
Project Initiation and Planning
Schedule Management Plan
Creating the Project
Deliverables
Work Breakdown Structure

2: Task Scheduling, Dependencies and Critical Path Analysis

Working with Tables, Filters and Views
Schedule Models
Creating Tasks
Task Inputs
Linking Tasks
Critical Path Method
Near Critical Paths Resource Planning Process

3: Resource Management, Execution, and Cost Control

Resource Availability, Analysis, and Schedule Impact
Resource Leveling Concepts
Project Execution, Baseline, and Communications
Communications Management Plan
Schedule Review Meetings
Budget Analysis and Cost Control

4: Performance Measurement, Schedule Optimization and Reporting

Performance Measurement
Schedule Status
Impact Analysis and Variances
Change Control
What-If Scenario Analysis
Schedule Compression
Master Projects
Project Reporting Defining Custom Tables, Filters, Groups, and Views

Methodology

This course uses a practical, interactive approach, including live demonstrations, group discussions, case studies, and role-playing to enhance real-world application.