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Multiple Days | Max. 10 Participants
2 days
Workshop Outcomes
- Set up project scheduling options and calendars
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with associated tasks and their durations
- Create a Gantt chart by linking tasks
- Create a resource pool
- Assign resources to tasks and learn how MS Project calculates the schedule and about effort driving scheduling
- Display the critical path and understand how to interpret it to manage the project
- Use formatting to troubleshoot and manage the plan
- Set a baseline, and track and monitor actual performance
Topics Covered
- The benefit of using MS Project to manage a project
- Project Management terminology
- The importance of the WBS in relation to the project Scope
- The importance of the critical path in relation to completing the project on time
Location
How can this workshop be delivered?
- Face to Face
- Virtual
Overview
This 2-day workshop (which can be delivered face-to-face or virtually) will give you the skills you need to help you manage your projects using MS Project. The workshop starts off on the assumption that you know nothing about MS Project. It takes you through the process of building a plan explaining the “how” and the “why” of each step and aligning it to project management principles. Building on those skills, it then teaches you techniques to track and monitor your project.
Workshop Outcomes
- Set up project scheduling options and calendars
- Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) with associated tasks and their durations
- Create a Gantt chart by linking tasks
- Create a resource pool
- Assign resources to tasks and learn how MS Project calculates the schedule and about effort driving scheduling
- Display the critical path and understand how to interpret it to manage the project
- Use formatting to troubleshoot and manage the plan
- Set a baseline, and track and monitor actual performance
Topics Covered
- The benefit of using MS Project to manage a project
- Project Management terminology
- The importance of the WBS in relation to the project Scope
- The importance of the critical path in relation to completing the project on time
Who is this workshop for
If you have never used MS Project, or if you are self-taught and feel that Microsoft Project has a mind of its own, this workshop is for you. If you are new to projects and looking for a tool to help you, this workshop is for you as well.
Handouts/materials provided
The workshop uses a generic MS Project template which will be provided. But do bring along your own project plans if you would like to talk about them. You will also be given a manual to use during the training and for future reference.
What to bring
A laptop running Windows 10 or 11 with the latest version of MS Project installed and set up. Optionally, bring a mouse. Using a mouse is more efficient than the touchpad (but it is your choice).
Facilitator
About the facilitator
Having been a senior executive (Wing Commander) in the Royal Australian Air Force, Pam is an experienced leader, manager and project manager. Today, she specialises in helping adult workers use Generative AI (including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot) safely and effectively to improve productivity, decision-making and professional communication.
During her military career, Pam recognised early that computers would be powerful productivity tools if used well. She gained qualifications as a Microsoft Office Master (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MS Project), and as a business programmer. Following the advent of “big data”, she became proficient in Power BI Desktop and data visualisation design, helping data workers present their findings clearly and persuasively.
Throughout her three careers — as a military officer, as a database designer and developer, and as a learning and development facilitator — Pam has applied her project management and computing skills to “get the job done” with a minimum of wasted effort. Her GenAI facilitation focuses on practical workplace application: designing effective prompts, building reliable workflows, and ensuring responsible use in business settings.
The foundation of Pam’s professional achievements is excellent communication. She explains complex concepts in plain and simple terms, making the learning journey practical, engaging and enjoyable.
Key Expertise
- GenAI (ChatGPT, Copilot)
- Power BI Desktop, Power Query
- MS Project
Based in:
About the facilitator
Having been a senior executive (Wing Commander) in the Royal Australian Air Force, Pam is an experienced leader, manager and project manager. Today, she specialises in helping adult workers use Generative AI (including ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot) safely and effectively to improve productivity, decision-making and professional communication.
During her military career, Pam recognised early that computers would be powerful productivity tools if used well. She gained qualifications as a Microsoft Office Master (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access), a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MS Project), and as a business programmer. Following the advent of “big data”, she became proficient in Power BI Desktop and data visualisation design, helping data workers present their findings clearly and persuasively.
Throughout her three careers — as a military officer, as a database designer and developer, and as a learning and development facilitator — Pam has applied her project management and computing skills to “get the job done” with a minimum of wasted effort. Her GenAI facilitation focuses on practical workplace application: designing effective prompts, building reliable workflows, and ensuring responsible use in business settings.
The foundation of Pam’s professional achievements is excellent communication. She explains complex concepts in plain and simple terms, making the learning journey practical, engaging and enjoyable.
Key Expertise
- GenAI (ChatGPT, Copilot)
- Power BI Desktop, Power Query
- MS Project
Based in:
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