Course Overview
Course Description
This intensive 5-day course equips project managers with essential skills in Microsoft Excel and Project. Participants will learn to leverage these powerful tools for effective project planning, tracking, and reporting. The course covers fundamental to advanced features, enabling managers to streamline workflows and enhance project outcomes.
Learning Objectives
- Master Excel functions and formulas for project data analysis and visualization
- Create and manage comprehensive project plans using Microsoft Project
- Develop skills in resource allocation, task scheduling, and budget tracking
- Learn to generate insightful project reports and dashboards
- Acquire techniques for effective project monitoring and control
Course Modules
Day 1: Excel Fundamentals for Project Management
- Excel interface and basic functions
- Data entry, formatting, and organization
- Essential formulas for project calculations
- Creating and customizing charts
Day 2: Advanced Excel Techniques
- PivotTables and PivotCharts for project data analysis
- Data validation and conditional formatting
- Advanced functions (VLOOKUP, INDEX-MATCH, etc.)
- Macros and automation basics
Day 3: Introduction to Microsoft Project
- MS Project interface and navigation
- Creating a project schedule
- Task types, dependencies, and constraints
- Resource assignment and leveling
Day 4: Advanced Microsoft Project Features
- Custom fields and formulas in MS Project
- Tracking project progress and updating tasks
- Managing multiple projects and subprojects
- Creating and customizing project reports
Day 5: Integration and Best Practices
- Integrating Excel and MS Project workflows
- Creating project dashboards
- Best practices for project planning and control
- Troubleshooting common project management challenges
Practical Wins for Participants
- Ability to create dynamic project schedules and Gantt charts
- Skills to develop automated project tracking systems
- Techniques for generating comprehensive project reports and visuals
- Strategies for optimizing resource allocation and budget management
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