Microsoft Project (MSP) with PPM Training

Overview

Microsoft Project (MSP) with PPM is a practical, career-oriented training program designed to help students and professionals understand the complete project management process and effectively use Microsoft Project for project planning and control.

The course starts with the fundamentals of project management and gradually progresses to Microsoft Project, covering project setup, task management, Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), scheduling, task dependencies, resource allocation, cost management, project tracking, reporting, and project performance analysis.

The course also introduces the fundamentals of Project Portfolio Management (PPM), including project prioritization, resource planning, portfolio monitoring, and performance tracking.

A practical project is included to provide hands-on experience in creating, scheduling, managing, tracking, and reporting a complete project using Microsoft Project.

Course Content

Module 1: Project Management Fundamentals

• Introduction to Project Management
• Project Life Cycle & Phases
• Project Initiation
• Project Planning
• Project Execution
• Monitoring & Controlling
• Project Closure

Module 2: Microsoft Project Fundamentals

• Introduction to Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Project Interface
• Creating a New Project & Project Information
• Project Calendar & Working Days
• Working Hours & Project Settings
• Creating Tasks & Activities
• Task Duration
• Milestones
• Summary Tasks
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

Module 3: Project Scheduling

• Task Relationships & Dependencies
• Finish-to-Start (FS)
• Start-to-Start (SS)
• Finish-to-Finish (FF)
• Start-to-Finish (SF)
• Task Constraints & Deadlines
• Gantt Chart
• Project Timeline
• Project Scheduling
• Introduction to Critical Path

Module 4: Resource Management

• Types of Resources
• Creating Resources
• Resource Calendars & Availability
• Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Resource Allocation
• Resource Overallocation
• Introduction to Resource Leveling

Module 5: Project Cost Management

• Resource Costs
• Task Costs
• Project Budget
• Project Cost Management
• Tracking Project Costs
• Introduction to Cost Variance

Module 6: Project Tracking & Monitoring

• Setting the Project Baseline
• Updating Project Progress
• Tracking Tasks
• Actual Start & Finish Dates
• Remaining Duration
• Schedule Variance
• Progress Tracking
• Monitoring Project Performance

Module 7: Reports & Project Analysis

• Project Views
• Project Reports
• Cost Reports
• Resource Reports
• Progress Reports
• Visual Reports
• Custom Fields (UDF)
• Basic Project Dashboard

Module 8: Introduction to PPM

• Project, Program & Portfolio
• Introduction to Project Portfolio Management
• Project Prioritization
• Resource Planning
• Portfolio Monitoring
• Project Performance Tracking
• Basic Portfolio Reporting

Module 9: Capstone Practical Project

Students will create and manage a complete project using Microsoft Project from start to finish.

Practical activities include:

• Creating a complete project plan
• Preparing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
• Creating tasks and milestones
• Defining task dependencies
• Creating the project schedule
• Assigning and managing resources
• Setting project costs
• Setting the project baseline
• Updating project progress
• Tracking delays and variances
• Analyzing project status

Generating professional project reports

Who should attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Students from all academic streams
• Diploma and ITI students
• Civil Engineering students and professionals
• Architecture students and professionals
• Construction professionals
• Project Coordinators
• Planning Engineers
• Project Management professionals
• Site Engineers
• MEP professionals
• Working professionals involved in project planning and execution
• Beginners interested in learning Microsoft Project
• Professionals looking to improve their project planning and management skills

No prior experience with Microsoft Project is required.

FAQs

1. What is Microsoft Project (MSP)?

Microsoft Project is project management software used for planning, scheduling, resource management, cost management, progress tracking, and project reporting.

2. What will I learn in this course?

You will learn project management fundamentals, Microsoft Project, project planning, WBS, task management, scheduling, dependencies, resources, costs, project tracking, reports, project analysis, and basic Project Portfolio Management (PPM).

3. Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. The course starts with project management and Microsoft Project fundamentals before progressing to intermediate-level topics.

4. Do I need prior experience with Microsoft Project?

No. The course starts from the basics, so prior Microsoft Project experience is not required.

5. Is the course practical?

Yes. The course includes a practical project where you will create, schedule, manage, track, and report a complete project using Microsoft Project.

6. Who can take this course?

Students, engineers, architects, construction professionals, planning engineers, project coordinators, working professionals, and anyone interested in project management can take this course.

7. Is Microsoft Project useful for construction projects?

Yes. Microsoft Project can be used for planning and scheduling construction and engineering projects, managing resources, tracking progress, and monitoring project costs.

8. What is PPM?

PPM stands for Project Portfolio Management. It focuses on managing and prioritizing multiple projects and optimizing resources to achieve organizational objectives.

9. Will I learn Project Portfolio Management in detail?

The course provides an introduction to PPM, including project, program and portfolio concepts, project prioritization, resource planning, portfolio monitoring, performance tracking, and basic portfolio reporting.

10. Will I receive a certificate?

Yes. Students who successfully complete the course requirements can receive a course completion certificate from the training institute.

11. What career opportunities are available after this course?

The skills covered in this course can be useful for roles such as Project Planning Engineer, Planning Engineer, Project Coordinator, Project Scheduler, Microsoft Project Planner, Project Consultant, Project Controls Executive, and Construction Project Coordinator.

12. What software will be used during the training?

The primary software used for practical training is Microsoft Project.

13. What is the duration of the course?

The course duration can vary depending on the training schedule and learning mode. The recommended training duration is approximately 20–30 hours, including practical sessions and the project.

14. Is this course useful for working professionals?

Yes. The course is designed to provide practical project planning, scheduling, resource management, tracking, and reporting skills that can be applied in professional project environments.