Information System-M/S Project Software
Course: Information System – MS Project Software
Course Preamble
This course is designed to equip participants with practical knowledge and skills in utilizing Microsoft Project (MS Project) for effective project planning, scheduling, tracking, and management. The training will focus on information system integration in project management, enabling participants to enhance productivity, optimize resource allocation, and improve decision-making using MS Project software.
Course Objectives
Participants attending this workshop will gain hands-on skills in the following areas:
- Understanding the fundamentals of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
- Introduction to MS Project software and its interface
- Creating and managing project plans
- Task scheduling, dependencies, and constraints
- Resource planning and allocation using MS Project
- Budgeting and cost management in projects
- Progress tracking and performance monitoring
- Risk assessment and mitigation planning
- Generating and interpreting project reports
- Customizing MS Project for organizational needs
- Collaboration and communication using MS Project
- Integration of MS Project with other tools and software
Who Should Attend?
The course is recommended for the following:
- Project Managers and Coordinators
- IT Professionals and System Administrators
- Business Analysts and Consultants
- Project Planners and Schedulers
- Professionals involved in project monitoring and evaluation
- Anyone interested in improving project management efficiency using MS Project
Training Main Modules
- Overview of Project Management Information Systems (PMIS)
- Introduction to MS Project Software
- Setting Up a New Project in MS Project
- Defining and Structuring Project Tasks
- Managing Task Dependencies and Constraints
- Resource Management in MS Project
- Budgeting and Cost Control
- Tracking Progress and Updating Project Plans
- Managing Risks and Mitigation Strategies
- Creating Reports and Dashboards in MS Project
- Advanced Features and Customization
- Collaboration and Communication with MS Project
- Integration with Other Software and Data Analysis Tools
- Case Studies on Effective Project Management Using MS Project
Way Forward After the Training
Participants will develop an action plan, with guidance from facilitators, to apply their newly acquired skills in managing projects using MS Project software. ASPM will monitor participants’ progress post-training to assess implementation and knowledge application.
Training Evaluation
Participants will undergo a pre-training assessment to evaluate their familiarity with project management systems and MS Project. A post-training assessment will be conducted to measure knowledge gained and identify areas for further improvement.
