Project Planning and Management

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COURSE OVERVIEW

The hands-on comprehensive short course in Project Planning using MS Project is designed
to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively plan and
manage projects using Microsoft Project, a leading project management software.
Participants will learn how to utilize the features and functionalities of MS Project to create
project schedules, allocate resources, track progress, and generate reports. Through
practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will gain the confidence to
successfully plan and execute projects using MS Project.

COURSE OBJECTIVE

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
 Understand the key principles and concepts of project planning and management.
 Familiarize themselves with the MS Project interface and navigation.
 Create project schedules, define tasks, and set dependencies.
 Assign resources, estimate task durations, and optimize resource allocation.
 Track project progress, update schedules, and manage changes.
 Generate reports and communicate project status effectively using MS Project.

TARGET AUDIENCE

Project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in project planning and
management.
 Individuals seeking to enhance their skills in using MS Project for project planning.
 Students and graduates looking to enter the project management field.
 Anyone interested in gaining practical knowledge of project planning using MS Project.

WHAT YOU WILL STUDY

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon completion of the course, participants will have acquired the following skills:
 Proficiency in using MS Project for project planning and management.
 Ability to create project schedules, define tasks, and set dependencies.
 Competence in assigning resources, estimating task durations, and optimizing resource
allocation.
 Capability to track project progress, update schedules, and manage changes effectively.
 Skill in generating reports and communicating project status using MS Project.
Training Software:
The course will focus on utilizing Microsoft Project, a widely used project management
software, for hands-on learning and practical exercises.