This Online training course provides a comprehensive understanding of Time Management module using MS Project, delivered by a PM expert having hands-on experience. Time Management knowledge area has many tricky topics such as start-to-finish dependency, float calculations, resource optimisation, schedule compression etc
Online Training
- 180 Days access to HD Video Lecture delivered by industry experts
- Interactive Discussion Forum for solving queries.
- Lifetime access to Study Materials(Courseware)
- Course Completion Certificate
Corporate Training
- Hybrid (Online + Onsite) Learning Approach.
- White Labeled Learning Management System (LMS).
- Standard/customizable dashboards for individuals and teams.
- Affordable Pricing.
- Dedicated Account Manager.
Course Overview
This Online training course provides a comprehensive understanding of Time Management module using MS Project, delivered by a PM expert having hands-on experience.
Time Management knowledge area has many tricky topics such as start-to-finish dependency, float calculations, resource optimisation, schedule compression etc. This course uses a multi-step approach using textual explanation, graphical illustrations and a case study based MS Project illustration to ensure a thorough and clear understanding of the topics.
The course contains important examination tips in each module and combined with quizzes, the course acts as a friendly guide. Aspirants going through this course will not have to go through any book or other supplementary material to prepare for Time Management area. The other important benefit of the course is that it helps the participants with detailed illustrations using MS Project case studies to apply Time management concepts in real projects.
This Course includes 7 case study MS project files.
Course Curriculum
| 1 | Target audience for this course and why this course Preview | 08:21 |
| 2 | Overview of modules covered in this course | 03:18 |
| 3 | Pre requisites for the course | 02:53 |
| 4 | Process Structure - Inputs, tools and techniques and output | 03:09 |
| 5 | Important points to be noted | 05:49 |
| 6 | Process Structure - Inputs, tools and techniques and output | 03:23 |
| 7 | Tips from examination point of view | 04:55 |
| 8 | Defining activities of a project using Decomposition and Rolling wave approaches | 02:12 |
| 9 | Practical insights on how to decompose a project into activity list | 03:55 |
| 10 | Creating activity list in MS Project Illustration | 17:23 |
| 11 | Summary of module 3 | 01:57 |
| Sample software project with V Process | ||
| House construction project after define activities | ||
| Sample software agile plan | ||
| Quiz for module 3 - Define Activities |
| 12 | Process Structure - Inputs, tools and techniques and output | 03:02 |
| 13 | Precedence diagramming method (PDM) | 02:17 |
| 14 | Dependency Determination | 09:42 |
| 15 | Illustration of sequencing activities and creating network diagrams using MS Project Part 1 Preview | 19:27 |
| 16 | Illustration of sequencing activities and creating network diagrams using MS Project Part 2 | 16:27 |
| 17 | Summary of Module 4 | 01:32 |
| House construction project after sequencing | ||
| Quiz for module 4 - Sequence activities process |
| 18 | Process structure of estimate activity resource process | 10:16 |
| 19 | Methods of estimation M5 | 05:12 |
| 20 | Assign resources to the activities | 12:32 |
| 21 | Main points to be noted from examination perspective M5 | 02:51 |
| 22 | Summary of module 5 | 01:59 |
| Quiz for module 5 - Estimate activity resource process |
| 23 | Process structure of estimate activity duration process | 03:17 |
| 24 | Methods of estimation M6 | 16:30 |
| 25 | Practical tips to carry out estimate duration | 08:15 |
| 26 | Assign duration to the activities Illustration with MS Project schedule | 12:36 |
| 27 | Main points to be noted from examination perspective M6 | 03:56 |
| 28 | Summary of module 6 | 02:00 |
| House construction project with resource duration | ||
| Quiz for module 6 - Estimate activity durations process |
| 29 | Process structure of develop schedule process | 04:31 |
| 30 | Why develop schedule process is most important of all | 10:29 |
| 31 | Critical path method Preview | 08:27 |
| 32 | Forward pass, Early start and Early Finish | 07:11 |
| 33 | Backward pass, Late start and Late finish, Float | 21:24 |
| 34 | Critical chain method | 02:22 |
| 35 | Resource optimization | 03:50 |
| 36 | Schedule compression Crashing and Fast tracking | 08:56 |
| 37 | Illustration using live project schedule | 15:11 |
| 38 | Summary of module 7 | 04:22 |
| House construction project with resources auto levelled | ||
| Quiz for module 7 - Develop schedule process |
| 39 | Process structure of control schedule process | 03:24 |
| 40 | Tools and techniques of control schedule process | 16:58 |
| 41 | Important examination tips | 01:21 |
| 42 | Summary of module 8 | 02:47 |
| House construction project for tracking | ||
| Quiz for module 8 - Control schedule process |
Eligibility Criteria
This course is best suited for participants looking for a deeper understanding of the time management knowledge area. This course is very detailed and eliminates the necessity of reading text books for this knowledge area. It is also relevant for those who want to understand the real applications of MS Proj or OpenProj in Project Management. Ratings & Reviews
Aarathi
Specialist, Thomson Reuters
Specialist, Thomson Reuters
Excellent. Concepts are explained very clearly. Easy to understand and recall as well. Thanks for this course.
