Microsoft Project essentials training

Introduction

This training course is for new users of Microsoft Project who want to be able to use it to manage projects effectively. Delegates should have knowledge and experience of project management before attending this training course   - ideal for delegates who have attained the Prince2 qualification. Delegates will also have access to the MS Project e-learning materials.

Objectives

By the end of the training course, delegates will be able to:

• Use Microsoft Project to schedule, monitor progress and communicate details of a project
• Create a new project, defining scheduling and calendar options for the project
• Define tasks, timing and work breakdown structure
• Determine relationships between tasks
• Create a resource pool and assign resources to tasks
• Use different strategies to manage resource over allocation
• Manage the project as it progresses, tracking work in progress and managing conflicts
• Create effective printed reports on the project
• Combine multiple projects and consolidate resources

Duration: 2 days tutor-led training, 6 months access to e-learning materials valid from date of training

Cost: £500 per delegate, inclusive of access to MS Project e-learning package

Course dates 2011 - 2012

13 & 14 September 2011 - Maidstone

28 & 29 March 2012 - Maidstone

For further information, available dates or booking details please contact:

Debbie Johnson: debbie.johnson@kent.gov.uk
Ann Hill: ann.hill@kent.gov.uk
Tel: 01622 694532

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