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MS Project Desktop Jumpstart

May 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
$195.00
Master Microsoft Project Desktop 365 with integrated PMO best practices.

Microsoft Project Desktop 365 – Master Professional Project Scheduling with PMO Best Practices

Become confident and effective using Microsoft Project Desktop 365 in this comprehensive instructor-led course. Learn how to build realistic, dynamic project schedules, track progress accurately, manage resources and costs, and deliver clear status updates to stakeholders — all while applying proven PMO best practices.

This hands-on course takes you from the fundamentals to advanced techniques, using a realistic end-to-end project scenario so you can immediately apply what you learn to your own projects.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Navigate the Microsoft Project interface and configure essential settings for accurate scheduling
  • Create and customize project calendars with real-world exceptions (holidays, blackout periods, and freeze windows)
  • Build a professional Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with summary tasks, subtasks, and governance milestones
  • Establish task dependencies (FS, SS, FF), add lag time, and identify the Critical Path
  • Create a resource pool, assign resources at correct allocation levels, and manage costs and budgets
  • Track project progress using the Status Date, set baselines, analyze schedule and cost variance
  • Resolve resource overallocations and generate professional dashboard reports for stakeholders
  • Export reports to PDF and use visuals for executive communications

PMO Best Practices Integrated Throughout
Learn not just “where to click,” but why each step matters in a real project lifecycle. You’ll follow the correct sequence every professional project manager uses: from initial setup and planning, through baseline approval, execution, tracking, variance analysis, and reporting.

Perfect for: Project Managers, Project Coordinators, PMO members, Team Leads, and anyone responsible for planning, scheduling, and tracking standalone projects using Microsoft Project Desktop.

Course Materials Included:
Comprehensive lab workbook, realistic capstone scenario (Apex Solutions Service Request Management project), PMO Sequence Cheat Sheet, and your own reusable project file.

Ready to create accurate, professional project plans that stakeholders trust?
Register today and take your project management skills to the next level with Microsoft Project Desktop 365!

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