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Course Outline
Day 1: Fundamentals, Scheduling, and The Critical Path
• Module 1: Introduction
- Core principles of development projects (The Project Triangle).
- Navigating the interface and utilizing basic views.
- Configuring calendars and application settings.
• Module 2: Task Management & Scheduling
- Understanding scheduling rules and task types.
- Inputting and editing tasks, durations, and milestones.
- Defining dependencies and relationships between tasks.
• Module 3: Optimization & Constraints
- Grasping task constraints and deadline implications.
- The Critical Path: Identification, analysis, and strategies to accelerate it.
- Managing leads, lags, and schedule float.
Day 2: Resources, Costs, and Tracking
• Module 1: Resource Management
- Defining resources: Labor, Materials, and Costs.
- Managing availability, rate tables, and variable expenses.
- Assigning resources and resolving over-allocations to balance workloads.
• Module 2: Financial Control
- Entering fixed costs and one-time expenses.
- Analyzing costs at the project, task, and resource levels.
• Module 3: Tracking & Reporting
- The Baseline: Establishing and saving the initial project plan.
- Evaluating deviations and changes within the project timeline.
- Earned Value Analysis: Assessing overall project performance.
- Generating standard and customized reports for stakeholders.
Requirements
- Fundamental understanding of project workflows.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office.
Audience
- Project Managers and Team Leaders.
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Program Managers.
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Project Planners and Schedulers.
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Professionals responsible for overseeing projects, resources, and financial budgets.
14 Hours
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