Project Management using MS PROJECT Middle East College Training Unit

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1 1 Project Management using MS PROJECT 2013

3 About the course 1 Microsoft Project training course trains you to plan and manage projects more effectively. Microsoft Project is a project management tool which facilitates the incorporation of various project management techniques using software tools to meet timely completions of schedules and demands from clientele in line with international standards and best practices. Microsoft project trained personnel are capable to deliver results sought by corporates and they ensure the apt and adept use of software tools to achieve project success. The course is designed to teach you how to use Microsoft Project to easily collaborate with project stakeholders, stay organised and keep your projects on track. The (MECTU) caters to the specialised requirements of individuals, working professional and corporate clients. The unit s rich experience in academia and industry has enabled it to integrate a fine blend of both worlds into its programme development and delivery methodologies. It offers a global perspective through specialised courses that offer the latest skill sets to meet individuals and organisations needs in the present day professional environment. MECTU provides a wide array of programmes which are tailored to suit the specific needs of a diverse clientele. This can be offered in flexible delivery modes such as structured programmes, onsite programmes, off site programmes and custom built programmes.

4 2 Who is this course for? Supervisors of Government, Public and Private sectors, PMI holders, PMI exam candidates, Senior executives, Middle and Junior level management executives, Project team members and participants from the sectors shown below: Construction Human Resources Oil and Gas Marketing Petroleum Information Technology Infrastructure Engineering Retail Logistic and Supply Chain Food Processing Consultancy Automobile Aviation Core topics Introduction to MS Project 2013 Defining a project in MS Project Setting up Calendar and Currencies Planning basics in MS Project Working with Tasks and Predecessors WBS (Work Breakdown Structures) Schedule Management in MS Project Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Resource Graph, Project Tracking Working with Resources Resource usages and Resolving Resource Over allocations Applying different cost/pay rates to assignments Project cost management using MS Project 2013 Customized Report Handling Multiple Projects Maximum of 20 participants

3 Learning outcomes Understanding project management tools and techniques Developing basic project management skills by identifying and building project tasks and project plans Demonstrating skills

5 3 Learning outcomes Understanding project management tools and techniques Developing basic project management skills by identifying and building project tasks and project plans Demonstrating skills in setting up basic scheduling and building project resources Creating project planning and assigning resources to works Evaluating and tracking project progress Gaining expertise in advanced project scheduling, project monitoring and controlling

6 4 Know your trainer Dr. Prakash Kumar Udupi B Engg.(AMIE), M.Tech, MBA, C Engg., Ph.D(Engg.) Dr. Prakash has more than 30 years of rich experience in academics, industries, military and training. A world class trainer of Microsoft Project, Dr. Prakash has been involved in various, diversified projects in India and Oman. His training covers usage of Microsoft Projects in various project management aspects, related to construction, manufacturing, education, research, oil and gas, retail, textile, infrastructure, software, Information Technology, service industries, aviation, food and other allied industries. He worked as a Deputy Manger (Training) in Asia s premier aerospace manufacturing industry. How to enrol? Contact us and register your interest By mectu@mec.edu.om By phone : /

7 Your training schedule DAY 1 5 UNIT 1: Introduction to Project management Project Management Concepts & Introduction Project management Requirements Information Handling Review of Project management Tools UNIT 2: MS Project 2013 Getting started Introduction to MS Project 2013 Views Menus and Ribbons Reports Setting up project environments Setting project calendars and currencies UNIT 3: Creating tasks Project Management Concepts & Introduction Project management Requirements Information Handling Review of Project management Tools UNIT 4: MS Project - Resource Planning Introduction to MS Project 2013 Views Menus and Ribbons Reports Setting up project environments Setting project calendars and currencies

8 6 DAY 1 UNIT 5: MS Project - resource planning Classification of resources in MS Project Entering Man Hours as resources Entering Material Resources Entering Resources as cost Entering Pay Rates Entering Resource Costs UNIT 6: Assigning resources Assigning peoples to Tasks Assigning Materials to Tasks Assigning Equipment / cost to task Assigning Fixed Cost Linking Individual Resource Cost to Project Cost UNIT 7: Tracking progresses UNIT 8: Individual Mini Project by participants - preparation ( Phase 1) Setting up Base Lines Tracking Project Schedules Tracking Critical Path Tracking Task completion Tracking Work Breakdown Structures Selecting Topics & Areas Discussion & Guidelines Preparation and initiation

9 7 DAY 2 UNIT 9: Organizing & Formatting Creating Custom Views Formatting Texts and Objects Drawing Objects Labeling Bars Adding, Deleting, editing and Modifying views Modifying Timescale Formatting Layouts Applying Styles UNIT 10: Customizing & Printing Outline Numbering Customizing visual reports Task Summary Resource Summary Generating Project Summary Customizing Reports Generating report with template Importing & Exporting report content Printing Reports UNIT 11: Fine tuning & tracking project Identifying resource over allocation Manual corrections of over allocations Automating over allocations Project Cost corrections Analyzing Resource Graphs Analyzing Resource Usage Tracking % complete Tracking variations UNIT 12: Mini project - Phase 2 Progression work for mini project Compiling of mini project Preparing report and presentation

10 DAY 3 UNIT 13: Updating & consolidating Updating base lines Updating multiple scheduling Updating resources Team Planner Recurring Tasks Adjusting and updating project dates Consolidating Project Start and Finish Date UNIT 14: Advanced techniques Base Lines tracking Attaching and linking external resources, Attaching External Tables &objects, Attaching diagrams, drawings Creating Indicators Creating multiple projects Linking Multiple projects UNIT 15: Creating tasks Mini Project Presentation by Participants Evaluation of participants project Discussion Valedictory function Certificate distribution

11 Course Fee 175 OMR 9 Special offers MEC Staff - OMR 125 MEC Students - OMR 100 Corporate Package 20 % discount on a group of 10 registrations 10 % discount on a group of 5 registrations Course Duration 3 days Course Dates 29 th May to 31 st May Our Location Ibn Khaldun Building, Middle East College GPS Coordinates: , For further details, please contact Mr. Santhosh John Head, Centre for PG Studies and Consultancy Middle East College Knowledge Oasis Muscat P.B. No. 79, Al Rusayl, PC: 124 Phone : Direct : Mob : Fax :

12 Middle East College Knowledge Oasis Muscat P.B. No. 79, Al Rusayl, PC: 124 Phone : Fax :

Microsoft Project 2013 Core Essentials

Microsoft Project 2013 Core Essentials 2092; 3 days; Instructor-led Course Description This in-depth training course presents the skills that students need to get the most out of Microsoft Project 2013.