Scheduling with Microsoft Project (MS Project) like a pro
A schedule is like a joke, if you have to explain it – it’s not good enough…
Hi all – In my 20 years as Project Manager I have successfully implemented projects for HP and IBM (amongst others) and if you follow this course you will know MS Project as much as I do. That’s all there is to it but it can be very powerful if used properly.
Overview
This course will show you how to create a schedule in Microsoft Project like pros do. The course focuses on the key functionality that is used in real life. In my 20+ years as Project Manager I have only used the functions outlined in this course.
Project Managers simply do not have time to build complex projects schedules. Schedules need to be
- easy to maintain / fast to update
- easy to share / easy to understand
For this reason Project Managers only use a few (but powerful) components of the Microsoft Project / MS Project functionality.
This course focuses on what knowledge is required to build a solid and usable schedule. The type of schedule project managers needs, for him/her but also to present a clear timeline to peers and Management.
There are 3 main chapters to this course:
In the introduction, I walk you through the software. First very briefly then in more detail where I show you the main functionalities.
Part 1 will show you the main functionality and how to build a schedule in 6 steps, followed by a practice activity for each concept.
In Part 2 we will review some more advanced concepts. There is also a practice activity for this Part.
Finally in the conclusion I will explain some other functionalities that are never used.
Have fun!
Introduction
This is the same content as in the course landing page video, provides the philosophy behind this course and an overview of the course.
Part 1: 6 steps to a schedule
Using the details in the attached resource - perform Step 1 of the 6 steps process for the project described.
This course describes how to input tasks, duration and resources in MS project. Tasks at this stage stay stand alone.
Part 2: Advanced functions
See combined cheat sheet from intro for all part 2 lectures
Conclusion and bonus lecture
Ben Moreau
Thanks again for participating.
All courses link on my website including the latest coupons:
https://yourlifeyourproject.com/project-management/
==== Acing Project Management ======
https://www.udemy.com/course/acing-project-management
Introduction, tips to follow the course, introduction to Project Management, the Birth of Project Management legend.
Part 1: The full Project Management course (including all phases of Project Management, Practical view, how to simplify, with lots of diagrams and examples)
Part 2: A framework to ace it as a Project Manager, including the overall Project Management context and what to say at interviews.
Part 3: The course in context of some Project Management standards (PMP, Prince2, Waterfall, Agile)
==== Fundamentals of Project Management ====
https://www.udemy.com/course/fundamentals-of-project-management-in-90mn
•Part 1: Definitions and Process overview
This will provide you with a framework, basic knowledge on how a Project Management works. Useful for Part 2 too.
Introduction & Definitions
4 Phases
9 areas to watch
Part 2: Walking through the process
Here I take you step by step through a Project lifecycle, from start to finish
Lifecycle: 4 phases in detail
Example for each phase
•Part 3: Knowledge reinforcement
This part will really nail down the concept of Project Management. You will review some topics seen from a different angle.
Roadmap walkthrough
7 key Documents
How to talk to a PM
===== Youtube =====
My brand new Youtube channel I just launched where I will put regular new videos of my new courses.
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRV5IZl5OD7y3z5rExHTsgg
Thank you!
Ben
