Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project 2019

For project managers, staying up-to-date on the latest project management techniques is key to consistently delivering meaningful results. This Project Management Professional (PMP)® training course will expand your skill set and prepare you for certification.

You will be trained in a number of key areas, including forecasting, risk management, project recovery, and resource allocation. You will also learn how to use Microsoft Project 2019 for tracking and reporting needs. By course completion,...

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9 Months / 270 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES2057

What you will learn

  • Advanced project management concepts and definitions
  • Project selection and proposal processes
  • How to evaluate projects and take appropriate next steps
  • How to select, plan, execute, control and complete projects
  • Using Microsoft Project to plan, implement, and track project performance
  • Identify various Microsoft Project elements and functions to enhance schedule development
  • Examining implemented project schedules to assess progress and take corrective action
  • Preparing and communicating project information using views and reports
  • Identifying how to manage master projects using shared resources

How you will benefit

  • Prepare for the Project Management Institute PMP certification exam
  • Enhance your ability to secure a promotion, score a new job, and generally climb the career ladder
  • Develop greater understanding of the project manager's role in a variety of fields
  • Boost critical thinking and decision-making skills that will aid you across industries
  • Complete a capstone project to add to your professional portfolio
  • Understand Microsoft Project's new functions and features
  • Earn training hours for PDUs to maintain your PMI qualified certifications

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 9 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 270 course hours
  1. Mastering Project Management with PMP® Prep
    1. Introduction
    2. Project Selection & Justification
    3. Project Strategy
    4. Project Definition
    5. Activity Definition
    6. Activity Estimating
    7. Project Quality Management
    8. Identify & Estimate Project Resources
    9. Schedule Development
    10. Procurement Planning
    11. Risk Identification & Assessment
    12. Budgeting & Cost Baseline
    13. Understanding Stakeholders' Needs & Interests
    14. Begin Project Execution
    15. Statusing & Forecasting
    16. Project Recovery
    17. Project and Phase Closing
    18. Agile Basics
    19. Agile Principles and Practices
    20. Overview of PMP Exam
  2. Microsoft Project 2019
    1. Program Introduction
    2. Establishing a Good Project Management Foundation
    3. Schedule Terminology & Methodology
    4. Navigating Microsoft Project 2019
    5. Microsoft Project Terminology
    6. Understanding Default Settings
    7. Setting Up Calendars
    8. Task Terminology & Creating a Task List
    9. Schedule Development
    10. Advanced Task Functionalities
    11. Introduction to Resources
    12. Assigning Resources
    13. Managing Resource Assignments
    14. Customizing Project View
    15. Project Plan Review
    16. Statusing Your Project
    17. Tracking Project Performance
    18. Formatting and Customizing
    19. Create Master Project File

Nikki Choyce

Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Prerequisites:

You should have at least two years of experience managing projects or completing the Project Management Essentials with CAPM Prep course.

Exam Requirements:

In order to sit for the PMP Certification exam, you need to meet one of the following sets of requirements:

  • Set #1:
    • A four-year degree
    • 36 months of leading projects
    • 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification
  • Set #2:
    • A high school diploma or an associate degree (or global equivalent)
    • 60 months of leading projects
    • 35 hours of project management education/training or CAPM® Certification

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course must be taken on a PC. Macs are not compatible.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project 2019 (Not included in enrollment) *Note: Please verify you have access to Microsoft Project 2019 before enrolling due to limited software availability.
  • Microsoft Word Online (not included in enrollment).
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 7th edition (PMBOK® Guide)
  • PMP® Exam Prep
  • Agile Practice Guide
  • Mastering Project 2019 Step By Step

The following eBook will be provided to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment:

  • A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, 6th edition (PMBOK® Guide) (eBook)

Please Note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

Yes. This course will prepare you to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam. You will need to set up your tests and pay any fees required separately.

Learn more about the new PMI PMP exam changes.

PMI provides additional resources on their site to help prepare for the new exam. You can access more information by visiting https://www.pmi.org/certifications/project-management-pmp.

Yes. You will find that this course starts from the ground up laying a solid foundation of project management terminology and concepts. Then, after you gain a foundation, you will move on to mastering the concepts with a level of expertise that you can bring into the industry. You can even qualify to take national certifying exams when you complete the course.

You could choose from any of the below options after completing the PMP® Prep course:

  • Project Manager (junior through senior level)
  • Learning Management System Specialist
  • Computing and Analytic Administrator
  • Project Coordinator
  • Agile Coach & Scrum Master

A project manager is someone who is in charge of the overall success or failure of a project. As a project manager, you must start by fleshing out an idea and selling it through the organization. You will then pull together your team, organize and clearly lay out the steps involved, lead the team throughout the project lifecycle, manage the budget, make important decisions that could impact the outcome of the project, engage and update stakeholders, deliver a complete project that meets objectives, ensure that there a smooth transition as the project is handed over and rolled out, and finally share the knowledge you gained along the way from successes as well as mistakes. You will have ultimate control over all parts of a project including initiation, planning, design, execution, monitoring, control, and closing.

It is possible to become a successful project manager without an advanced degree. You will need to obtain your high school diploma or equivalent at minimum, as well as experience managing projects. You will also need to complete an online training course that will help you understand national and global standards of project management in order to achieve success in every phase of your projects. The training course you choose should prepare you to sit for respected certifications such as CAPM® or PMP® like one of these courses. You may find it beneficial to earn your bachelor's or master's degree in business management, engineering, computer science or a field related to your chosen industry in order to continue to climb the corporate ladder and open up more opportunities.

Yes, demand for project managers is high and continuing to rise due to an increasing number of jobs that require project-oriented skills. The Project Management Institute (PMI®) conducted a Talent Gap report in which it was estimated that an additional 700,000 jobs for trained project managers would be needed in the United States by the year 2020.

Project managers can work in almost any industry. Some of the more common industries for project management jobs include information technology, engineering, construction, healthcare, finance, and law. Your work environment will depend largely on the industry in which you work, but you will work with closely with other people and technology regardless of the industry you choose.

In order to be a good project manager, you will first and foremost have to be a great communicator. It is your job to sell an idea to stakeholders, team members, and those financing any project you manage. You must communicate with everyone affected throughout the project, and ensure that you keep momentum moving in your favor. You must have integrity and enthusiasm. You must also understand how to effectively delegate responsibilities to the right team members. It's also important to have a high level of empathy in order to understand how the project will affect others, and you must always remain calm under pressure.

Yes. You can become a project manager without obtaining certification as long as you possess the proper knowledge, training and experience to get the job done. However, we encourage all students to sit for CAPM® and/or PMP® certification. A certification will open up more opportunities for you. These certifications are highly-respected worldwide, they prove your commitment to the industry and your understanding of global standards, they place you ahead of your competition for jobs, and they show that you are continuously learning through professional development. Certifications also make a big difference in the amount of money you can earn as a project manager.

Project management is important because it ensures that stakeholders, financers, and team members all have the same expectations set when it comes to what will be delivered, when it will be delivered, and how much it will cost to deliver a completed project. The most effective project managers will negotiate milestones and deadlines that are reasonable and achievable and are communicated with all parties affected by a project plan.

Yes, ed2go courses are completely online. However, keep in mind that not all certifying bodies or industry-specific certifications are recognized internationally. Please review your country's regulations prior to enrolling in courses that prepare for certification.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive (9) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

The course instructor will be available by email to answer any questions and provide feedback on your performance. Occasionally, your course may be supported by a team of industry experts. You will also receive support from the student advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

If you have questions that are not answered on our website, representatives are available via LIVE chat. You can also call us at 1-877-221-5151 during regular business hours to have your questions promptly answered. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please send us a question using the "Contact Us" form.

Project Management Institute (PMI)
The Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded in 1969 to bring professionalism and community to the project management sector of business. Its education and advocacy efforts, publications, certifications, and professional development programs affect the lives of 2.9 million professionals throughout the world. PMI wants to help standardize the project management profession, and help businesses improve their organizational success. Most of all, they want to help individuals advance their careers and earning prospects, and they're doing just that through their certified courses.
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