Project Planning and Scheduling
Module 1:
Introduction to MS Project Pro
- MS Project Pro vs Standard/Online
- Navigating the interface and views
(Gantt, Task Sheet, Resource Sheet, Timeline)
- Project properties and settings
Module 2:
Creating a New Project
- Setting up calendars, working
times, and project start dates
- Entering project information and
key milestones
- Activity
Module 3:
Building a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating tasks, summary tasks, and
milestones
- Organizing deliverables in a
software/hardware project context
- Activity
Module 4:
Task Dependencies and Scheduling
- Linking tasks (FS, SS, FF, SF
relationships)
- Applying constraints and deadlines
- Critical path identification and
slack management
- Activity
Resource and Cost Management
Module 5:
Resource Setup and Allocation
- Creating work, material, and cost
resources
- Assigning resources to tasks
- Understanding effort-driven
scheduling
- Activity
Module 6:
Resolving Resource Conflicts
- Identifying resource
overallocations
- Applying resource leveling
techniques
- Activity
Module 7:
Cost Estimation and Budgeting
- Setting resource rates and task
costs
- Tracking project budgets and costs
- Activity
Module 8:
Tracking Project Progress
- Saving baselines
- Updating progress (actuals, %
complete, start/finish dates)
- Comparing actuals vs baseline
- Activity
Monitoring, Reporting, and Advanced Features
Module 9:
Advanced Tracking and Control
- Variance analysis and schedule
slippage
- Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
- Activity
Module 10:
Reporting and Dashboards
- Standard vs custom reports in MS
Project Pro
- Visual reports (Excel, Visio
integration)
- Activity
Module 11:
Working with Multiple Projects
- Creating master projects and
sub-projects
- Sharing resources across projects
- Activity
Module 12:
Best Practices and Wrap-up
- Using MS Project Pro with Agile
(sprints, Kanban boards)
- Integration with Office suite
(Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
- Common mistakes to avoid in project
planning
- Final Q&A and knowledge check
