Microsoft Project Introduction - Nationwide

Infero Training Ltd

Microsoft Project Introduction Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

• Identify Project Management Concepts
• Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment

Lesson 2: Defining a Project

• Create a New Project Plan
• Set Project Plan Options
• Assign a Project Calendar

Lesson 3: Adding Project Tasks

• Add Tasks to a Project Plan
• Enter Task Duration Estimates in Project

Lesson 4: Managing Tasks

• Create a Work Breakdown Structure in Project
• Define Task Relationships in Project
• Schedule Tasks in Project

Lesson 5: Managing Project Resources

• Add Resources to a Project
• Create a Resource Calendar in Project
• Enter Costs for Project Resources
• Assign Resources to Tasks in Project
• Resolve Resource Conflicts in Project

Lesson 6: Finalising a Project Plan

• Optimise a Project Plan
• Set a Baseline in Project
• Share a Project Plan

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Microsoft Project Introduction Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Microsoft Project course, you will have gained the skills necessary to:

• Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional
• Create a new project plan
• Add tasks to a project
• Manage task relationships within a project
• Manage project resources
• Finalise a project plan

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Microsoft Project Testimonials

Since the purchase and implementation of Microsoft Project, manufacture in our workshop is run in a far more controlled manner, leading to increased productivity, lower levels of overtime and fewer late deliveries. Microsoft Project has helped us to stop over estimating our capacity to pull in quick turnaround jobs, which tend to have knock on effects that can take weeks to recover from. The training that we received was excellent, and enabled us to hit the ground running. The Infero instructor was from a Project Management background and helped with problems specific to our manufacturing methodology and peculiar workflows.

Mark Wells (Operations Manager) from Transvac

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The MS Project training that Infero delivered has proved incredibly effective. The whole department now has a better understanding of Project; both in the production of clear, concise and realistic project plans but also in each team members’ ability to read the plans and understand the part that each individual plays in delivering the end result. Target dates are now more frequently achieved as tasks are more easily prioritised and the collaborative feel within the team is better than ever.

Trainer’s calm approach ensured everyone was able to understand the training being delivered and also made people feel at ease. I’d gladly recommend Infero as a training provider and with a money back guarantee, there’s simply nothing to lose.

Richard Kennedy (Business Improvement Analyst) from Specsavers.

.Suada presented and adjusted the pace of the course perfectly to match our level of experience. After the course I felt confident in applying everything we had been taught. I would have no hesitation in using Infero for further training courses.

Dave Thurston (Supplies & Quality Manager) from NSAF Limited

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Infero Training were based at a convenient location for us and was good value for money. This was a very useful introduction to MS Project and has given me the confidence to make a start using this on new build housing projects at Nottingham City Homes. Richard made the training enjoyable and adapted the content to make relevant to my job role. I would personally recommend Richard and Infero Training.

Matthew Wilson (Regeneration Project Manager) from Nottingham City Homes

This Microsoft Project course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans.

This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Microsoft Project necessary to construct basic project plans.

To ensure your success in this Microsoft Project course, you should have basic knowledge and skills using the Microsoft Windows operating system—preferably the most current version. While you do not need to be an expert, some experience and competency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, will be useful. Finally, having a foundational knowledge of project management concepts will help prepare you for working with Microsoft Project.

The following course can help you in meeting these requirements:

• Microsoft Excel Introduction
• Project Management Fundamentals

Learning Microsoft Project can lead to various jobs career opportunities as:

• Project Planner
• Project Support Officer
• Project Administrator
• Project Co-ordinator

Microsoft Project is extensively used by:

• Project Managers
• Programme Manager