EFFECTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT
Plan, Execute & Monitor Projects with Confidence Using Microsoft Project Tools & Techniques
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 07 – 09 Oct 2025 | Doha – Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Effective project management requires a structured approach supported by powerful tools. Microsoft Project is one of the most widely used software solutions for managing complex projects across industries. Mastering its features enables project teams to plan, schedule, monitor progress, allocate resources, and control costs efficiently.
This 3-day hands-on training is designed to help project professionals apply project management principles using Microsoft Project. Participants will learn how to build schedules, track milestones, manage budgets, and generate performance reports using real-world project scenarios.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Create comprehensive project plans with tasks, durations, and dependencies
• Assign resources, track progress, and manage costs in MS Project
• Use Gantt charts, baselines, and earned value techniques to monitor performance
• Customize views, reports, and dashboards for stakeholder updates
• Apply best practices in scheduling, forecasting, and critical path management
Key Benefits of Attending
• Gain confidence using Microsoft Project for real-time project control
• Improve schedule accuracy, budget tracking, and resource utilization
• Learn step-by-step techniques for building professional-grade project plans
• Eliminate manual reporting and use MS Project’s automation features
• Align your project execution with PMBOK and global project management standards
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Project managers and coordinators
• Engineers, planners, and schedulers
• Team leaders and technical managers
• PMO staff and project support officers
• Anyone responsible for project planning and reporting using MS Project
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Practical scheduling and resource planning using MS Project
• Budgeting and cost control at the task and project level
• Tracking project performance with earned value analysis
• Critical path and float management for timeline control
• Communication of project status using built-in and custom reports
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• More reliable project delivery through better planning and control
• Enhanced project visibility and team collaboration
• Reduced schedule slippage and cost overruns
• Standardized project reporting and stakeholder communication
• Efficient use of resources and optimized workload balancing
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Project management processes and MS Project features
• Case Studies – Example projects across sectors using MS Project
• Workshops – Task linking, baseline setting, resource leveling, and reporting
• Peer Exchange – Sharing planning practices and schedule recovery strategies
• Tools – Pre-built templates, status update forms, and reporting dashboards
Course Outline
DETAILED 3-DAY COURSE OUTLINE
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Project Planning Fundamentals in Microsoft Project
Module 1: Introduction to MS Project Environment (07:30 – 09:30)
• Interface overview, navigation, and project setup
Module 2: Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (09:45 – 11:15)
• Tasks, milestones, and summary levels
Module 3: Workshop – Building a Project Plan (11:30 – 01:00)
• Inputting tasks, durations, and dependencies
Module 4: Setting Up Calendars and Constraints (02:00 – 03:30)
• Working times, deadlines, and task priorities
Day 2: Resource and Cost Management
Module 1: Assigning and Managing Resources (07:30 – 09:30)
• Work, material, and cost resources
Module 2: Tracking Progress and Baseline Management (09:45 – 11:15)
• Saving baselines and updating task progress
Module 3: Workshop – Resource Leveling Exercise (11:30 – 01:00)
• Resolving overallocations and optimizing assignments
Module 4: Budgeting and Cost Tracking (02:00 – 03:30)
• Viewing and controlling project costs
Day 3: Performance Monitoring and Reporting
Module 1: Monitoring with Gantt Charts and Dashboards (07:30 – 09:30)
• Custom views and visual indicators
Module 2: Critical Path and Schedule Analysis (09:45 – 11:15)
• Float, slack, and recovery planning
Module 3: Workshop – Earned Value Management (11:30 – 01:00)
• Cost variance, schedule variance, and performance indices
Module 4: Generating Reports and Final Review (02:00 – 03:30)
• Custom and built-in reports, exporting to Excel/PDF
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Effective Project Management with Microsoft Project, validating their ability to use MS Project to plan, execute, and monitor project performance effectively across project lifecycles.