Training & Events

Microsoft Project is a leading project management software that enables managers and individuals to achieve project outcomes faster and more efficiently. This course is designed for a person who understands project management concepts, is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and needs a tool to manage those project plans.

Attendees should have a general introductory-level understanding of basic project management concepts and basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system. 

This workshop will take place over four sessions that are tailored to teach you how to use the basic and advanced features of the Microsoft Project tool.

• Session 1 (September 5): Getting Started Gain a working understanding of the intuitive MSP environment, including a tour of menus, command bars, and command groups.
• Session 2 (September 12): Tasks and Resources Learn how to create three types of Project Resources, establish costs and availability of Resources, and how to allocate them to Project Tasks.
• Session 3 (September 19): Fine Tuning the Project Plan Learn how to work with advanced techniques in Task scheduling, including Task splitting, using customized Resource calendars, and alternative Project Plan views.
• Session 4 (September 26): Tracking and Reporting Progress Learn several ways to report information about your Project. Stakeholder needs and expectations are diverse, and the effective Project Manager will use the best reporting method to satisfy their stakeholders’ information needs.

Location: 1000 Waverley Street (PC Lab 102)

Date: September 5, 12, 19 and 26, 2019

Time: 8:30 am - 12:00 pm