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MPUG’s Microsoft Project Certification Course

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Become a Microsoft Project Professional

Embark on a transformative journey with our Microsoft Project Certification Course and master the art of project management. This comprehensive course is meticulously designed to elevate your skills, offering a deep dive into the essentials of Microsoft Project. Whether you’re aspiring to become a Microsoft Project Professional or aiming to refine your expertise, our course serves as your gateway to excellence.

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Earn 40.25 PMI-PDUS at the completion of your course

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Earn a Certificate from industry leaders in Project Management

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Who is this course for

This Microsoft Project Course is designed for individuals who want to learn best practices for creating and managing a new project schedule using Ms Project. The course covers creating tasks, task dependencies, maintaining the schedule, and analyzing the schedule. The course also teaches how to effectively report on the project to the team and management.

Whether you are an advanced Microsoft Project user or brand new to Project, this course covers all of the Microsoft Project fundamentals and more!

What you will learn to master

Module 1: Planning (Core)

In Module 1: Planning, you will learn the best practices for initiating a new project schedule with Microsoft Project. You will learn how to create a new project schedule and plan your project.

Module 2: Creation (Core)

In this module, you will learn about the essentials of proactive scheduling with MS Project. You will be able to inactivate tasks and insert a repeatable block of tasks. You will also learn about task dependencies and how to use constraints.

Module 3: Maintenance (Core)

This Module provides a comprehensive overview on the principles of Proactive Scheduling as well as a practical approach to deploying these principles in Microsoft Project and Project Server.

Module 4: Analysis (Core)

In this module, you will learn how to:
Review and approve task updates.
Update milestones and project financials.
Reschedule incomplete work in the past.
Identify variances and take corrective action.
Maintain the baseline for scope changes.
Prepare the project timeline.
Update SharePoint project status.
Access reports in the Business Intelligence Center.

Module 5: Reporting (Core)

In Module 5, you will learn how to create custom fields in Microsoft Project, groupings, and interactive filters. You will also learn how to report your way using various reporting options. With this knowledge, you will be able to tailor Microsoft Project to meet your specific needs and get the most out of the software.

Module 6: Customization (Core)

In Module 6 you will learn wide variety of customizations to automate Microsoft Project for users who have no prior programming knowledge. Users will explore how to create views and tables, as well as how to optimize dashboards in order to better communicate with senior stakeholders.

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Module 1: Planning (Core) –

Learn best practices for creating a new Project Schedule.

Lessons

Lesson 1 – Best Practices for Initiating a New Project Schedule with Microsoft Project Lesson 2 – Best Practices for Initiating a New Project Schedule with Microsoft Project

Module 2: Creation (Core)

Learn about creating tasks and task dependencies.

Lessons

Lesson 1 – Proactive Scheduling Essentials with MS Project  Lesson 2 – Inactivating Tasks and Inserting a Repeatable Block of Tasks Lesson 3 – We’re Diving Deep into Task Dependencies Lesson 4 – Digging Deeper and Learning More about Using Constraints Lesson 5 – Learn More about Using Task Mode and Task Dependencies Lesson 6 – Digging Deeper and Learning More about Task Types Lesson 7 – Estimate Tasks Parametrically

Module 3: Maintenance (Core)

Learn how to maintain your schedule including time sheets, critical path, and baselining.

Lessons

Proactive Scheduling Essentials with MS Project Keeping Your Project on Track by Leveraging the Baseline Features of Project Update Better Updating the Plan Schedule Margin (a schedulers contingency) in conjunction with Schedule Risk Analysis Poor Man’s Microsoft Project Timesheet Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project: Lesson 1 Estimating Resources and Using Resource Calendars Critical Path Modeling Using Microsoft Project: Lesson 2 Leveraging Work and Predecessor Types to Structure the Plan

Module 4: Analysis (Core)

Analyze your schedule using “what if analysis,” resource leveling, and Forecast scheduling.

Lessons

Proactive Scheduling Essentials with MS Project – Session 3 Performing What If Analysis with Microsoft Project Understanding Generic Resources in Microsoft Project Finally: The Resource Leveling Feature Explained!

Module 5: Reporting (Core)

Effectively report on your project to your team and management teams.

Lessons

Executive Level Reporting in Microsoft Project – Customizing the Gantt Chart View to Create an Executive Milestone Report – Part 2 Microsoft Project Reporting – Session 1 The Art of Reporting Reporting Your Way!

Module 6: Customization (Core) – 5 hours of lesson

Learn how to customize your schedule using macros and dashboards.

Lessons

Beyond Macros Revisited: Automating Microsoft Project for Non-Techies Beyond Macros- Customizing MS Project for Non-Techies 1 Mastering Microsoft Project Visualization – Part 1 – View and Table Creation Best Practices Optimizing Dashboards to Communicate with Senior Stakeholders

Optional Module – Tips and Tricks

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Lessons

Tips, Tricks, and Scheduling Best Practices with MS Project Microsoft Project Deep Dives Microsoft® Project Do's and Don'ts What NOT to do in MS Project – Breaking Bad Habits Ten Best Microsoft Project Tips for Beginners Microsoft Project Do’s, Don’ts and Cool Customizations
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Microsoft Project Certification Course: Master Project Management

Whether you are an advanced Microsoft Project user or brand new to Project, this course covers all of the Microsoft Project fundamentals and more! Throughout the six modules, users will learn tips, tricks and best practices from our experts. Certify your knowledge of Microsoft Project with our core course today!

$179.00

Individual Annual Membership

$129.00 / year
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