Microsoft Project

How to Build a Detailed Project Plan

Learn to Build a Detailed Project Plan that is Fully Linked, Fully Resourced and Fully Costed in

You will receive a Step by Step “Practical Workout" in building a project program from ground up so you can apply your skills immediately and Understand how a project schedule should look and operate.

Get Clear Concise Steps - Straight to the Point - without the waffle.

Learn to Build a Detailed Project Plan that is Fully Linked, Fully Resourced and Fully Costed in

Get Clear Concise Steps - Straight to the Point - without the waffle.

I'll show you a systematic process of building a project plan that maximizes the potential of Microsoft Project and helps you streamline the day to day running of the project.

This training is suitable for Beginners through to Experienced users of Microsoft Project who want to gain more out of the software. I'll illustrate my approach of building a detailed project plan that leads to maximum functionality of Microsoft Project. This approach works for any project of any size in any industry.

The Practical Workout

We start from a blank project and work through a step-by-step approach to building a Gantt Chart (a visual timeline that is logically linked). I'll point out ways to utilize the features in Microsoft Project to increase your fluency with the software.

By the end of the course, you will have a functional project plan with skills that can be applied immediately. You will have the knowledge to :-

Build a detailed project plan
- Fully Linked
- Fully Resourced
- Fully Costed
Extract the information you need from your plan to help you manage your project. Including:-

How Long the project takes
How Much the project costs
Know when your team are required and what they are doing
Extract their work packages
Use the tool to Communicate your plan clearly to team members
Align the Client and the team with project expectations
Look Ahead at Upcoming Work

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Learning objectives

Build a functional project plan
Navigate fluently throughout microsoft project

Analyze and interpret a project plan
Get clear concise steps - straight to the point - without the waffle

Build a functional project plan
Navigate fluently throughout microsoft project
Analyze and interpret a project plan
Get clear concise steps - straight to the point - without the waffle

Syllabus

Which Microsoft Project version, Setup options, Navigation, What to expect ...

Welcome Let's get started to building great project plans in Microsoft Project. Here is a preview of what you can expect to gain from the training,

Welcome and Congratulations!

Which version of Microsoft Project are you using? 2010 or 2013

Run through these Options settings in Microsoft Project to setup the software and make it easier to use.

Let's understand how Microsoft Project is put together. By knowing this, it will make Project easier to use!

Understand the first 3 Steps of the Planning Approach

Insight to what we are going to Build in our project plan

Understand the first 3 steps in The Planning Approach.

In this lecture, we will demonstrate Tasks Durations and Links to build the first section of the plan.

For best results, follow along and copy the steps on your own laptop to build a project plan in Microsoft Project

Build a Work Breakdown Structure by setting up your Headings

Build Section 2 of your project plan

Continue building the plan following The Planning Approach

BONUS 8 TIPS on improving your use with the software

Finish building your timeline. I'll show you how to setup a Milestone and show you the purpose of a Milestone.

Specify the Workers, Equipment and Contractors you need for the Project

Define the Resources - Workers, Equipment and Contractors you need for the Project

The final step in The Planning Approach

The final step in the Planning Approach is to assign resources to tasks. Watch as we quickly assign workers, materials and fixed costs into the project - Very important to assist with an accurate monthly Cashflow and utlization of your Resources.

What we get from our Planning Efforts

Why do we build a Project Plan? What is it we want to get from our plan?

What we get from our Planning Efforts. Find all the answers you need to help you communicate your plan to the client and team members and align them with your expectations

In this lecture, we generate the Cashflow for the Project. We show you how to view your weekly and monthly expenditure to keep your project afloat.

We'll recap the outputs you can attain by following the 5 step approach.

How to Present and Communicate your Plan

In this lecture, we show you ways to present the information you need for your target audience. Instead of presenting the whole Gantt Chart, cut and slice details to present to your boss, produce a 2 week look ahead

More ways of analyzing details in your plan in Microsoft Project. We'll show you how to structure your project plan to give you more details you need to communicate and present your plan

Apply your Skills to Build your own Project Plan.

Apply your skills to build your own project plan. If you don't have a plan, have a go at building this log cabin. This will demonstrate your understanding and ability to practice your skillsets. Send me a message if you have any questions.

Maximize the Potential of Microsoft Project

Brett Anderson presents Microsoft Project Comprehensive to Maximize your Potential with Microsoft Project

Find the true Critical Path of a Project and how to apply this knowledge
Manage overallocated Resources
Follow the correct methods to Track your project!
Customize the presentation of the Gantt Chart
5 Checkpoint - Project Integrity Checklist

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Microsoft Project : How to Build a Detailed Project Plan with these activities:

Review Gantt Chart Basics

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Reinforce your understanding of Gantt charts, a fundamental tool used in Microsoft Project for visualizing project timelines and task dependencies.

Browse courses on Gantt Chart

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Research the history and purpose of Gantt charts.
Identify the key components of a Gantt chart.
Practice creating a simple Gantt chart by hand or using basic software.

Read 'Project Management for Dummies'

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Gain a broader understanding of project management principles, which will enhance your ability to effectively use Microsoft Project.

View Project Management For Dummies on Amazon

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Obtain a copy of 'Project Management for Dummies'.
Read the sections related to project planning, scheduling, and resource management.
Take notes on key concepts and definitions.

Plan a Simple Home Renovation

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Apply the skills learned in the course by planning a real-world project, solidifying your understanding of task linking, resource allocation, and cost estimation.

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Define the scope of the home renovation project.
Break down the project into smaller, manageable tasks.
Estimate the duration and cost of each task.
Identify the resources needed for each task.
Create a project schedule using Microsoft Project.

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Practice Task Linking Exercises

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Master the art of linking tasks in Microsoft Project to create a realistic and dynamic project schedule.

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Create a series of tasks with dependencies.
Experiment with different types of task links (FS, SS, FF, SF).
Observe how changes to one task affect the schedule of other tasks.

Document Your Project Planning Process

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Reflect on your learning experience by documenting the steps you took to create a project plan in Microsoft Project, highlighting challenges and solutions.

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Choose a project you have planned using Microsoft Project.
Write a detailed description of the project planning process.
Include screenshots of your project plan in Microsoft Project.
Share your documentation with other students for feedback.

Explore Advanced Microsoft Project Features

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Expand your knowledge of Microsoft Project by exploring advanced features such as resource leveling, earned value management, and custom reporting.

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Identify advanced features you want to learn more about.
Search for online tutorials and documentation on those features.
Practice using the features in Microsoft Project.

Develop a Project Dashboard

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Create a project dashboard that visually summarizes key project metrics, enabling stakeholders to quickly assess project status and identify potential issues.

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Identify the key metrics you want to track.
Create charts and graphs to visualize the metrics.
Design a visually appealing and informative dashboard layout.
Present your dashboard to stakeholders for feedback.

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