Introduction to MS Project
Description
Setting up the project
This foundational course is designed for construction professionals who are new to MS Project or seeking to solidify their project setup skills. You’ll learn how to configure your workspace for efficiency, customize views, and navigate the software with confidence. The course emphasizes practical setup techniques, including creating tailored calendars, organizing tasks, and structuring your project for success. By the end, you’ll be equipped to launch projects that are well-organized and ready for execution.
• Set up the Quick Access Toolbar and the Project Defaults
• Understand different available views and how to customize them
• Understand how to quickly navigate within the program
• Add custom changes to the Organizer Template
• Set up a new project
- Customize the calendar to change the working time and add stat holidays or other exceptions.
- Creating a customized calendar for a select group of resources
- Understanding how a project should be organized with Summary Tasks and Detailed tasks.
- Enter Summary Tasks, Detailed Tasks, Task Durations and Milestones
- Link tasks
▪ Using various connection options like SS, SF, FF, FS
▪ Adding Lead or Lag Days
- Adjust the Predecessors and Successors
• Assessing the Project plan. Understanding typical planning failures and how to avoid them
- Adding deadlines
Delivery Method: Virtual Session – Zoom Meetings
Course Fee Includes: Access to the course, course materials, and a digital certificate upon completion.
This course is delivered in partnership with local and provincial construction associations across Canada. You will be participating with a group of industry peers from multiple regions.
Sharing a single registration between two or more individuals is not permitted. Please register each person who will be in attendance.