MS Project with PPM Concepts
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Session Date TOPICS Student Sign Staff Sign
1
Introduction to MS Project with PPM Concepts
- Overview of MS Project & PPM and its role in project
management
- Workflow and Customization
- User interface and workspace
2
Project Life Cycle
- Introduction to project lifecycle faces
- Understanding PPM Frame work and its components
- Benefits of using PPM in Project management
3
Projects
- Create and Configuring projects, Setup new project in MS
Project
- Defining Project properties and structures
4 Hands on
5
Calendar
- Create calendar and Assignment
6
Work Break Down Structure (WBS)
- Create WBS, Create Activity, Assign Activity and Assign WBS to
Activity
7 Hands on
8
Task
- Create task, Task type and Assign task in activity
9
Relationship
- Task dependent, Create relationship
10 Hands on
11
Milestones and Constraints
- Managing milestones, Applying constraints and deadlines
- Using task notes and hyperlinks
12
Resource Management
- Resource & Role Management and Defining resources (work,
material and cost)
- Assigning resources to tasks and Resource levelling and
optimization
13
Advanced Resource Management
- Using resource calendars, Handling resource overall location
and conflicts, Analysing resource usage and costs
14 Hands on
15
Project Scheduling and Baselines
- Project Scheduling Techniques, Understanding critical path
method (CPM)
- Performing forward and backward passes, Analysing the
project schedule
16
Baselines and Progress Tracking
- Creating and managing project baselines, Tracking project
progress and performance
- Updating and maintaining the project schedule
17 Hands on
18
Cost Management and Budgeting
- Intro Cost Estimation and Budgeting, Setting up cost accounts
and budgets, Estimating task and project costs
- Assigning cost resource, Cost Control and Analysis, Tracking
actual costs and variances
- Performing earned value management (EVM), Generating
cost reports and forecasts.
19 Hands on
20
Risk Management and Mitigation
- Risk Identification and Assessment, Understanding risk
management principles, Identifying project risks and
opportunities
- Risk Response Planning and Monitoring, Monitoring and
controlling project risks, Using MS Project for risk analysis
21 Hands on
22
Project Reporting
- Creating Project Reports, Generating standard and custom
reports, Using report templates and filter, Exporting and sharing
reports
23 Hands on
24
Project Portfolio Management (PPM)
- Introduction to PPM Tools in MS Project, Overview of PPM
features in MS Project
- Setting up and managing project portfolios, Aligning projects
with organizational strategy
25
Portfolio Analysis
- Analysing portfolio performance and health, Prioritizing and
selecting projects
- Resource allocation and balancing across portfolios
26
Advanced Features and Best Practice
- Advanced Scheduling Techniques, Using advanced scheduling
options and constraints
- Implementing multiple project scheduling, Tips for schedule
optimization
27
Best Practices and Customization
- Implementing best practices in project management
- Customizing MS Project to fit organizational needs,
Integrating MS Project with other systems
28
Capstone Project
- Capstone Project Introduction, Project brief and objectives,
Setting milestones and deadlines, Project Work, Applying learned
skills to a comprehensive project scenario, Regular reviews and
feedback sessions