Tools and Techniques to Assist in Monitoring, Controlling and Successfully Delivering Projects

This one day MS Project Level 2 course will look at more advanced project management tools within MS Project and examine improved estimations, greater controls, streamlined tracking, better collaboration, and more measurable results. Microsoft Project is a comprehensive software program designed to help project managers develop plan, assign resources, track progress, manage budgets and analyse workloads. These tools are versatile and can be applied across various industries including construction, manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, government, retail, financial services and healthcare.

By the end of this training course, you will gain practical skills in managing projects using the software and apply skills throughout the day. You will learn essential tools, techniques and tips to affectively refine existing schedules and present customised project information

Delegates should already be familiar with the basics of MS project level1 and have experience creating and resourcing a project plan in auto-schedule mode. If you need help getting up to speed on some of these topics our Microsoft Project – Level 1 course would be ideal for you‍

Places are limited to ensure sufficient tutor/delegate interaction – Prompt booking is advised

Course Content

Applying Filters, Highlights and Groups

Working with Tables

• Applying Tracking, Variance and Cost Tables
• Designating Fixed Costs against Tasks

Customising Fields and Tables

• Working with Custom Fields(e.g., Text, Flag and Number)
• Creating ‘Traffic Light’(Red/Amber/Green) Reports
• Creating Custom Tables and Views
• Tips on using the Organiser feature

Resolving Resource Over-Allocations

• Finding Resource Over-Allocations
• Resolving Over-Allocations manually
• Resolving Over-Allocations using the ‘Level Resources’ feature

Tracking Project progress

• Working with Baselines
• Using the Tracking Table
• Using Tracking Commands
• Applying Tracking Fields

Project Reporting

• Dashboards Reports
• Comparing Project File Revisions

Pre-requisites

A desktop / laptop with the required software installed is required.

It is essential that delegates are already familiar with the basic topics from MS Project Level 1 course and have already created and resourced a project plan in auto-schedule mode. If you are not yet up to speed with these topics, our Microsoft Project Level 1 would be an ideal starting point.

Who Should Attend

The course is suitable for team leaders and project managers who wish to become more familiar with this project management tool, and how it can be used to aid in managing and planning a project successfully to completion. This course will be of benefit to a wide range of individuals from various sectors, and would be of relevance to project managers, engineers, site supervisors and team leaders, and anyone who’s role involves the planning and scheduling of tasks.

Certification

On completion of this one-day training course, you will receive your Certificate of Attendance. Please note certificates are issued at the close of the training course to participants on completion of the course.

This course may qualify for CPD points. Please check directly with your association or awarding body to see how many points they will award.

Cost

An ‘Early Bird’ discounted rate of €485 is currently available. This training course normal rate is €585. Places are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. PLEASE NOTE THE EARLY BIRD RATE CLOSES 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO COURSE DATE. The course cost includes all course documentation and Certificate of Attendance.