Microsoft Project : Learn Project Management with MS Project

Name: Microsoft Project : Learn Project Management with MS Project
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MS Project : Microsoft Project Professional Beginner Master Class about Project Management. Beginner Complete Course

Created byOmer Aftab

Last updated 5/2022

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What you'll learn

MS Project is one of those programs that after you know it, wow, it makes so many things so much easier than they used to be, and it reduces stress.
If you have any deadlines, you can assign people to work. And Microsoft project will say, okay, here's your schedule.
And then you can plan and make sure that everything runs smoothly instead of wondering, oh, what am I forgetting about? Which is the normal way of doing things.
But really this is a good thing because of the time that you spend planning will be made up many times, fold on the back end from not making mistakes.

Course content

2 sections • 43 lectures • 2h 56m total length

MS Project Class Intro3:50
Discover how Microsoft Project helps you plan, schedule, and assign resources for large projects, adapt to changes, and reduce stress through real-world practice.
MS Project Default Settings4:35
Adjust Microsoft Project's default settings to automatically schedule all new projects and tasks, changing from manual to automatic scheduling in the schedule options.
Microsoft Project Professional Info5:25
Learn how Microsoft Project mirrors Excel for task entry, displays a Gantt chart, and uses the tell me what you want to do feature to manage tasks and project settings.
MS Project Tasks & Phases6:37
MS Project Task Durations7:41
Learn to distinguish man hours from duration in MS Project, and roll up task durations to milestones, using days, weeks, and months for realistic planning.
MS Project Decomposing Tasks2:09
Decompose tasks into smaller steps to achieve accurate, confident duration estimates. Break tasks like creating invites into actions such as meeting with the team, drafting, revisions, and final submissions.
Notes, Hyperlinks, and Estimates5:19
Double-click a task to mark the duration as estimated and add notes with date and title; link external documents via hyperlink and print reports for estimated tasks.
MS Project Linking Tasks6:54
Learn to set task dependencies in MS Project by linking tasks and defining predecessors, so you can control finish-to-start relationships and update the Gantt chart.
MS Project Linking Extras3:39
Master task linking in Microsoft Project by understanding link direction, breaking links, and inserting tasks without disrupting the sequence.
MS Project Lag Time3:37
Learn to add lag time in MS Project by setting a three-week predecessor gap between mailing invites and starting the shopping phase, using double-click to edit tasks.
Understanding Non-Standard Relationships3:53
Explore nonstandard task relationships in project management, including finish-to-start, start-to-start, finish-to-finish, and start-to-finish, with real-world examples like book production and construction.
Creating Non-Standard Links7:00
Explore non-standard links in Microsoft Project by setting start-to-start and finish-to-finish relationships, using the predecessors tab and lag to optimize schedules for tasks like creating and proofreading invites.
Start to Finish Relationships7:45
Learn start-to-finish relationships in Microsoft Project by linking contract, supplies, and build tasks, and adjust dependencies and lag to move dates and ensure on-time delivery.
Start Date & Deadline Timing1:28
Plan the project honestly from the start to avoid arbitrary deadlines. Assess whether you meet deadlines through honest planning.
Manually Scheduling Tasks4:57
Learn how to manually schedule tasks in MS Project by setting start and finish dates, managing deadlines, and understanding risks of date shifts with task dependencies.
Start Date with Constraints9:25
Explore starting tasks with constraints and alerts in Microsoft Project, using must start on to guard against scheduling conflicts and remove constraints by returning to as soon as possible.
Setting Deadlines with Constraints2:38
Learn to set start dates and deadlines with constraints to trigger alerts when a task misses its target, using finish no later than for flexible deadlines.
Applying What We've Learned2:42
Apply must start on constraints, adjust task links, and set finish-to-start and start-to-finish relationships to align shopping and party tasks in a Microsoft Project plan.
Working with Calendars4:37
Learn to customize Microsoft project calendars by creating exceptions, adjusting workweeks, and applying calendars to tasks and resources for accurate scheduling.
Creating Calendars2:27
Create new calendars in MS Project, or copy the standard calendar, to manage designers and other resources. Customize work weeks, set non-working days, and assign calendars to tasks or resources.
Setting a Start Date, Important Rule & Setup4:31
Learn to set a project start date in MS Project, link all tasks to build a reliable schedule, and follow the rule that every task must be linked.
Creating Resource Sheets5:52
Enter resources in the resource sheet, set max effort, and assign time and costs using calendars, standard rates, and the resource view alongside the Gantt chart.
Editing & Assigning Resources in MS Project5:35
Edit individual resource calendars, set availability and vacations, then assign resources to tasks using percent units, watch for over allocations indicated by the red icon, and adjust accordingly.
Changing Work Assignments & Resource List Options5:16
Learn how changing resource assignments can affect task duration in Microsoft Project, and use resource list options, including the available to work checkbox and group filters, to balance workloads.
Fixing Over-Allocations by Hand2:49
Explore fixing over-allocations in MS Project by adjusting units and durations, reassigning resources, and leveling the schedule, comparing hands-on fixes with post-allocation adjustments.
MS Project Level Resources5:56
Level resources in MS Project using leveling options to move tasks with the least impact on the finish date while ensuring every task is linked and deadlines are respected.
Cheat Sheet and Recommendations4:29
Use the cheat sheet to simplify planning in Microsoft Project: configure calendars, add tasks and phases, set links, assign resources, check allocations, level resources, and set a start date.

Introduction1:09
Master intermediate Microsoft Project skills by learning to filter, report, modify running projects, set up resource pools, and build master projects that link multiple initiatives.
Start Date3:11
Set the project start date and padding by exploring the latest start and late start column, back up the start date to avoid finish-date delays, considering resource constraints.
Saving Baseline2:08
Save a baseline to track variants and compare planned versus actual time, cost, and features as the project evolves. Go to the project tab and set baseline.
Tracking Gantt View3:52
Switch to the tracking Gantt to monitor progress with percent complete and baseline versus current duration, highlighting critical tasks that affect the finish date.
Percent Complete3:12
Enhance project tracking in MS Project by adding late finish and percent complete columns, monitor actual start and finish, and visualize task progress.
Actual Start-Finish2:59
Learn how to use actual start and actual finish in Microsoft Project to track task start times, finish dates, and variance from the baseline, and keep projects on schedule.
Adjusting Work Assignments3:21
Learn how adjusting resource assignments in Microsoft Project can alter task duration, use the assigned resources panel to view allocations, and manually adjust duration to balance workloads.
Rescheduling Started Tasks3:13
Track a running project in Microsoft Project using tracking mode, reschedule uncompleted work to start after a date, and pause tasks or the project with an update.
Organizer2:11
Export the tracking and table views from the organizer to the Microsoft Global Template, copying changes from the file tab's info section for reuse in future projects.
Reports2:55
Explore Microsoft Project reports to monitor running projects and review in-progress and critical tasks. See how visual reports export data to Excel (and Visio) for pivot tables and charts.
Sharing Resources3:53
Share resources across interrelated projects using a resource pool to prevent over allocated workloads and level across projects.
Master Projects2:45
Create a master project by inserting sub projects and linking them, so individual projects remain intact while sharing resources and affecting each other for enterprise-level management.
Adding Columns1:37
Learn to add a custom text column in project tasks, rename it carefully, and populate supervisor names or other details to tailor columns for your workflow.
Custom Field Pull Downs2:30
Turn a text field into a custom field with a look up to create a supervisor pull-down, then populate and select from the list for consistent names.
Level Delay Calculations5:38
Save baseline one before leveling and baseline two after to capture shifts in start dates. Create a custom column that subtracts baseline starts to reveal leveling delay for each task.
Time to Practice0:36
Practice with Microsoft Project to reinforce your project planning skills and prevent knowledge from fading by building a small project over the next few days and experimenting.

Requirements

Microsoft Project Professional Software Required.

Description

MS Project is one of those programs that after you know it, wow, it makes so many things so much easier than they used to be, and it reduces stress and allows you to take great big projects. You know, the kinds that people put on your desk and say, Hey, can you take care of this?

That previously would've made you say, um, okay, I guess, and internally you kind of freak out and you freak out during the whole time of the project. Instead of that, you can sit down with the software and carefully plan out everything that needs to happen when it needs to happen. How long it's going to take.

If you have any deadlines, you can assign people to work. And Microsoft project will say, okay, here's your schedule. And the nice thing about it is if something changes, then project can get in there and say, oh, Hey, by the way, in six months, you're going to miss this deadline coming up. Or there's no way you can make that happen with the resources you have available to you.

And then you can plan and make sure that everything runs smoothly instead of wondering, oh, what am I forgetting about? Which is the normal way of doing things. Microsoft Project Professional software does require some careful thinking in the beginning. And you'll probably spend more time planning your projects than you did before.

But really this is a good thing because of the time that you spend planning will be made up many times, fold on the back end from not making mistakes and poor time estimate. My name is Omer Aftab. I use Microsoft project pretty extensively.

It's incredibly helpful in our day-to-day operations. And also when we plan bigger projects. So it's really my pleasure to show you how to use Microsoft project. Just so you know, this class is designed for you to follow along with, it's not just watch it on TV, it's experience it like a real class.

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