Program Overview

Gain the essential skills to master Microsoft's project management software, MS Project. Aspiring project managers will learn through a step-by-step tutorial on the functions that are required for every type of project. Students must have a basic familiarity with MS Project prior to enrolling in this course. Learn how to develop schedules, allocate resources, and track progress using MS Project. Understand how to perform variance analysis and combine multiple projects. This course will focus on the Microsoft Office 2019 version of MS Project.

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Note:

Learners must achieve an average test score of at least 70% to meet the minimum successful completion requirement and qualify to receive CEUs.

At a Glance

Extended Education
Approximately 3 hours
Up to 3 months to complete coursework
.3 CEUs
Strategic & Business Management .25 PDUs | Technical PM 1.5 PDUs | 3 SHRM credits
$79
No additional materials required

Program Highlights

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As a Student, You Will

  • Describe various features of MS Project and how to apply them
  • Add work, material, and cost resources to a project
  • Apply fixed and overtime costs to tasks and entire projects
  • Select the appropriate types of tasks to include in a project
  • Create baselines and perform critical path analysis
  • Incorporate effort-driven scheduling, work contours, and multiple calendars
  • Track progress and perform variance and EVA analysis
  • Perform resource leveling and filter by task, resource, and or assignment
  • Effectively use resource pools, subprojects, and master projects
  • Import and export Excel, Word, and PowerPoint data into and out of MS Project

Who Should Enroll?

  • Adult learners who already have a solid understanding of MS Project's basic tools and functions and want to learn more advanced skills and functions.

Program Partner

MindEdge Learning

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Ask an Expert

This course includes an “Ask the Expert” feature. You can use this feature to submit questions about course content. A subject-matter expert will provide guidance or point you to additional resources for the topics you’re studying. Questions are answered as quickly as possible and usually within 24 hours. 

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