Microsoft Project (MSP)

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project

• Overview of Project Management Software
• Importance of MSP in Project Management
• Features and Capabilities of MSP
• Installation and System Requirements
• Understanding the MSP Interface
• Ribbon, Views, and Task Panes

Module 2: Getting Started with MSP

• Creating a New Project
• Setting Up Project Information (Start Date, End Date, Calendar)
• Defining Project Properties
• Setting Up Project Calendars
• Understanding MSP Workspaces and Views
• Navigating Gantt Chart, Calendar View, and Timeline View

Module 3: Creating and Managing Tasks

• Defining Project Tasks
• Task Types in MSP (Fixed Duration, Fixed Units, Fixed Work)
• Creating and Organizing Task Lists
• Task Dependencies and Relationships
• Lead and Lag Time Adjustments
• Critical Path Method (CPM) in MSP
• Setting Task Constraints (Start No Earlier Than, Must Start On, etc.)

Module 4: Resources and Cost Management

• Types of Resources (Work, Material, Cost)
• Defining Resource Calendars
• Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Managing Resource Allocation and Overallocation
• Adjusting Work Effort and Duration
• Understanding Cost Estimation in MSP
• Setting Cost Rates and Budgeting

Module 5: Scheduling and Time Management

• Understanding Task Scheduling (Manual vs. Automatic Scheduling)
• Managing Task Durations and Deadlines
• Working with Baselines and Interim Plans
• Applying Task Splitting and Delays
• Tracking Progress and Updating Schedule

Module 6: Tracking and Monitoring Project Progress

• Setting Up and Updating Baselines
• Using % Complete and Actual Work
• Monitoring Project Performance
• Working with Variances (Cost and Schedule Variance)
• Tracking Resource Workload
• Generating Progress Reports

Module 7: Views and Customization

• Customizing Gantt Charts and Views
• Using Filters, Groups, and Tables
• Creating Custom Fields and Formulas
• Saving and Sharing Custom Views

Module 8: Reporting and Visualization

• Overview of Built-in Reports
• Creating Custom Reports
• Exporting Reports to Excel and PDF
• Visualizing Data with Graphs and Charts
• Printing and Sharing Project Reports

Module 9: Collaboration and Integration

• Sharing Projects with Teams
• Importing and Exporting Data
• Integration with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint
• Cloud Collaboration with Microsoft Project Online
• Working with Multiple Projects

Module 10: Advanced Features and Best Practices

• Managing Multiple Projects and Dependencies
• Working with Resource Pools and Shared Resources
• Risk Management in MSP
• Project Optimization Techniques
• Tips for Efficient Project Management