MS Project | Workshop

This hands-on workshop will introduce you to the fundamentals of MS Project and equip you with the essential skills to plan, manage, and execute successful projects.

Target Audience:

Undergraduate students interested in learning how to use MS Project for academic projects, internships, or future careers in project management.

Workshop Objectives:

By the end of this workshop, I will be able to:

• Understand the basics of project management and why it’s important.
• Navigate the MS Project interface and understand its key features.
• Create a project plan, define tasks, and set deadlines.
• Allocate resources and manage budgets effectively.
• Track project progress and generate reports.
• Use MS Project to improve my organizational and project management skills.

Workshop Outline:

Module 1: Introduction to Project Management and MS Project (1 hour)

• Learn about the basics of project management and its importance in various fields.
• Get an overview of MS Project, its interface, and its key features.
• Practice creating a new project in MS Project, setting up project information, and defining the project calendar.

Module 2: Building a Project Plan (1.5 hours)

• Learn how to define tasks and create a work breakdown structure (WBS) in MS Project.
• Practice setting task durations, dependencies, and milestones.
• Understand how to create a Gantt chart to visualize the project timeline.

Module 3: Resource and Cost Management (1 hour)

• Learn how to add resources to a project in MS Project, including human resources, equipment, and materials.
• Practice assigning resources to tasks and managing resource allocation.
• Understand how to estimate and track project costs using MS Project.

Module 4: Tracking Progress and Generating Reports (1.5 hours)

• Learn how to track task completion and update project progress in MS Project.
• Understand how to identify the critical path and its impact on the project schedule.
• Practice generating various reports in MS Project to visualize project data and communicate progress.

Wrap-up and Next Steps

• Participate in a Q&A session to ask questions and clarify any doubts.
• Work on hands-on exercises and case studies to apply the learned skills.
• Receive resources and recommendations for further learning and development in project management and MS Project.