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Microsoft Project 2021 From Beginners to Advanced

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2 weeks to complete
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Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Navigate the Microsoft Project 2021 interface and utilize essential project management features

  • Develop and manage complex project schedules, including task dependencies and constraints

  • Optimize resource allocation using advanced resource sharing and consolidation techniques

  • Create customized reports, macros, and visualizations to communicate project progress effectively

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There are 28 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. This course provides a comprehensive journey into mastering Microsoft Project 2021, from beginner to advanced levels. You will learn how to efficiently manage tasks, resources, budgets, and schedules, utilizing all of Project 2021’s powerful features. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to confidently use Microsoft Project to handle complex project management tasks, optimize resource allocation, and track project progress. Throughout the course, you’ll start by learning the basics of setting up projects, managing tasks, and customizing the interface. You’ll gain an understanding of dependencies, resource allocation, and cost management. As you advance, the course dives into more complex concepts, such as project consolidation, recurring tasks, and earned value analysis. This course is ideal for professionals aiming to enhance their project management skills using Microsoft Project 2021. Whether you are new to project management tools or already familiar with them, this course will equip you with the skills necessary to manage any project efficiently and effectively.

In this module, we will lay the foundation for the course by introducing Microsoft Project 2021 and its capabilities. You'll learn about project plans, explore the costs and dependencies involved, and discover the latest features to streamline project management. By the end of this module, you will have a solid understanding of the tool’s basic concepts and its value in project management.

What's included

4 videos1 reading

4 videosTotal 11 minutes
  • Course Introduction2 minutes
  • Project Plans Explained4 minutes
  • What's New in Project 2021?4 minutes
  • Exercise 011 minute
1 readingTotal 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources10 minutes

In this module, we will explore the Project 2021 interface and its essential components. You’ll learn to use the ribbon, customize the Quick Access Toolbar, and efficiently work with keyboard shortcuts. Additionally, we’ll guide you through switching between views and tables, enabling you to present and interpret project data effectively.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 36 minutes
  • The Project 2021 Interface7 minutes
  • Work with the Project Ribbon and Commands8 minutes
  • Customize the Quick Access Toolbar7 minutes
  • Work Quickly with Keyboard Shortcuts and Key Tips4 minutes
  • Switch Views4 minutes
  • Switch Between Tables3 minutes
  • Exercise 023 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Get Familiar with Project - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on setting up your project files in Microsoft Project 2021. You will learn to define project calendars, adjust settings, and synchronize these options with project-specific requirements. Practical exercises will reinforce your ability to establish well-structured project files.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 30 minutes
  • Set Project Plan Options7 minutes
  • Create, Save, Open, and Close a Project6 minutes
  • Set Up Your Project Calendar6 minutes
  • Define Exceptions5 minutes
  • Sync Project Calendar Options with Project Calendar3 minutes
  • Exercise 033 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Set Up Project Files - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will guide you through task entry and organization in Project 2021. You'll learn to create tasks with varying scheduling needs, mark key milestones, and structure them using summaries and subtasks. By mastering task entry, you’ll be ready to efficiently build and manage project plans.

What's included

10 videos1 assignment

10 videosTotal 52 minutes
  • Automatic Versus Manually Scheduled Tasks8 minutes
  • Create an Auto-Scheduled Task4 minutes
  • Create a Manually Scheduled Task3 minutes
  • Create a Milestone Task4 minutes
  • Create Summary and Subtasks7 minutes
  • Import Task Information from Word7 minutes
  • Reorganize the Structure3 minutes
  • Delete Tasks4 minutes
  • Use Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes5 minutes
  • Exercise 046 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Entering Tasks - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will dive into linking tasks and managing their dependencies. You’ll explore different types of task relationships, understand how to apply constraints, and learn to visualize these in the Gantt Chart view. Practical exercises will help solidify these concepts.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 27 minutes
  • Link Tasks and Add Dependencies8 minutes
  • Add Lag or Lead Time5 minutes
  • Deadlines and Constraints7 minutes
  • View Task and Deadlines5 minutes
  • Exercise 053 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Dependencies and Constraints - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on resource management in Microsoft Project 2021. You will learn how to create various resource types, set costs, and assign resources to tasks. Special emphasis will be placed on using the Team Planner and addressing resource overallocation to ensure project efficiency.

What's included

11 videos1 assignment

11 videosTotal 60 minutes
  • What are Resources?4 minutes
  • Create a Work Resource8 minutes
  • Create a Material Resource3 minutes
  • Set Costs for Resources9 minutes
  • Create a Cost Resource4 minutes
  • Manage Resources6 minutes
  • Assign Resources to Tasks5 minutes
  • Use Team Planner to Assign Resources5 minutes
  • Resource Overallocations6 minutes
  • Effort Driven Scheduling6 minutes
  • Exercise 064 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Resources - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you how to work with views and tables in Project 2021. You’ll explore customizing table columns, creating timelines, and organizing project data for better visualization and analysis. Practical exercises will enhance your ability to create tailored project displays.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • Customize Table Columns: Part 15 minutes
  • Customize Table Columns: Part 25 minutes
  • Work with Timeline View5 minutes
  • Add Another Timeline3 minutes
  • Sort, Group, and Filter Tasks and Resources7 minutes
  • Exercise 074 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Work with Project Views and Tables - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will discuss baselines and the critical path concept in project management. You’ll learn how to set baselines, identify critical path tasks, and analyze their impact on project schedules. Practical exercises will help you apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 13 minutes
  • The Critical Path5 minutes
  • Set and Clear a Baseline6 minutes
  • Exercise 082 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Baselines and Critical Path - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on managing and adjusting project schedules. You’ll explore features like the Task Inspector, learn to delay tasks, and make tasks inactive as needed. Adding notes to tasks and resources will also be covered to enhance project documentation.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • Use Task Inspector to Identify Issues3 minutes
  • Delay a Task4 minutes
  • Inactive Tasks4 minutes
  • Add Notes to Tasks or Resources4 minutes
  • Exercise 093 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Manage the Project Schedule - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover tracking and managing project progress in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn to update task statuses, reschedule incomplete work, and analyze performance using various tracking views and metrics. Hands-on exercises will strengthen your understanding of these techniques.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 12 minutes
  • Tracking and Managing Progress: Part 15 minutes
  • Tracking and Managing Progress: Part 24 minutes
  • Exercise 102 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Track Project Progress - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce you to basic reporting features in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn how to create and customize reports, highlight schedule and cost issues, and prepare these reports for printing or sharing with stakeholders.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 20 minutes
  • Find Schedule and Cost Issues5 minutes
  • Work with Reports5 minutes
  • Print Views, Notes, and Reports6 minutes
  • Exercise 114 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Basic Reporting - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will discuss saving and securing project files. You’ll learn to create reusable templates, export projects to formats like Excel or PDF, and apply security measures, such as passwords and user restrictions, to safeguard your project data.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • Save Project as a Template5 minutes
  • Export Projects to Other Formats6 minutes
  • Project Security4 minutes
  • Exercise 124 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Saving Projects and Security - Assessment15 minutes

In this final beginner-level module, we will recap the core concepts and skills learned throughout the course. This summary will reinforce your understanding and provide guidance on how to continue improving your proficiency in Microsoft Project 2021.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 4 minutes
  • Beginner's Level Summary4 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Microsoft Project 2021 for Beginners - Summary - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce the advanced course for Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll receive an overview of the advanced topics, ensure your system is properly set up, and download the required resources for a seamless learning experience.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 6 minutes
  • Course Introduction2 minutes
  • Set Up for Success3 minutes
  • Exercise 011 minute
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Microsoft Project 2021 Advanced - Course Introduction - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on advanced resource sharing and project consolidation techniques. You’ll learn to create unified project views and optimize shared resources using resource pools. Exercises will help you master practical applications of these skills.

What's included

6 videos1 assignment

6 videosTotal 46 minutes
  • Introduction to Consolidation and Resource Sharing6 minutes
  • Advanced Resource Sharing and Resource Pools9 minutes
  • Project Consolidation9 minutes
  • Exercise 022 minutes
  • Practical Sharing and Consolidation - Part 111 minutes
  • Practical Sharing and Consolidation - Part 29 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Consolidation and Resource Sharing - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover recurring tasks and their management. You’ll learn to set up tasks that repeat on a fixed schedule, ensuring efficiency in handling repetitive elements within your projects.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 10 minutes
  • Set Up Recurring Tasks10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Recurring Tasks - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore custom fields in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn to create and configure fields, including calculated ones, to adapt the software to unique project requirements and improve data analysis.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 32 minutes
  • Creating a Custom Field11 minutes
  • Calculated Custom Field - Part 112 minutes
  • Calculated Custom Field - Part 26 minutes
  • Exercise 034 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Custom Fields - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into outline and WBS codes, focusing on their role in organizing project tasks. Practical exercises will demonstrate how to structure and manage projects effectively using these codes.

What's included

4 videos1 assignment

4 videosTotal 28 minutes
  • Outline Numbering and WBS Codes11 minutes
  • Problems with Outline Numbering and WBS Codes6 minutes
  • Outline Codes9 minutes
  • Exercise 042 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Outline Codes and WBS Codes - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will examine cost management in project planning. You’ll learn to handle fixed and variable costs, set budgets, and adapt to changing cost conditions to ensure financial control over your projects.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 42 minutes
  • Fixed Task Costs6 minutes
  • Cost Accrual6 minutes
  • Budget Costs8 minutes
  • Cost Rates and Rate Changes8 minutes
  • Overtime6 minutes
  • Variable Material Costs5 minutes
  • Exercise 053 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Costs - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you how to customize tables in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn to create tailored layouts and content, enabling you to view and analyze project data efficiently.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment

2 videosTotal 15 minutes
  • Customize Tables10 minutes
  • Manage Custom Table Definitions5 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Custom Tables - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will explore custom views in Project 2021. You’ll learn to design, manage, and apply views that focus on specific project data, providing deeper insights into project performance.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 6 minutes
  • Use of Custom Views6 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Custom Views - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on sorting, filtering, and grouping data in Project 2021. These skills will enable you to organize project elements for improved tracking and management.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • Sort and Filter Tasks and Resources11 minutes
  • Group Tasks and Resources9 minutes
  • Exercise 062 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will teach you to generate and customize reports in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn advanced techniques for building targeted reports and comparing project versions for effective project analysis.

What's included

7 videos1 assignment

7 videosTotal 49 minutes
  • Reporting Overview9 minutes
  • Create and Customize Reports - Part 111 minutes
  • Create and Customize Reports - Part 27 minutes
  • Create and Customize Reports - Part 38 minutes
  • Targeted Reporting7 minutes
  • Compare Projects6 minutes
  • Exercise 072 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Reports - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on visual reporting using Excel. You’ll learn to transform project data into charts and graphs, enabling you to present information visually for better decision-making.

What's included

1 video1 assignment

1 videoTotal 6 minutes
  • Visual Reporting Using Excel6 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Visual Reports - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will introduce earned value analysis as a method to assess project performance. You’ll explore key metrics and see practical examples of this technique in action.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • Earned Value Analysis Basic Terminology10 minutes
  • Example of Earned Value Analysis8 minutes
  • Exercise 084 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Earned Value Analysis - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will cover importing and exporting data in Project 2021. You’ll learn to integrate external information and prepare project data for sharing with team members or stakeholders.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 18 minutes
  • Import Data to Project9 minutes
  • Export Data from Project7 minutes
  • Exercise 092 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Import and Export - Assessment15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into macros for automating tasks in Microsoft Project 2021. You’ll learn to record, write, and customize macros to simplify complex workflows and improve efficiency.

What's included

3 videos1 assignment

3 videosTotal 22 minutes
  • Record a Macro9 minutes
  • Write a Macro10 minutes
  • Exercise 103 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Macros - Assessment15 minutes

In this concluding module, we will reflect on the entire course, summarizing key takeaways and their applications. You’ll leave with a comprehensive understanding of Microsoft Project 2021 and a roadmap for future skill enhancement.

What's included

1 video2 assignments

1 videoTotal 2 minutes
  • Course Close2 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 75 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment60 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment15 minutes

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