Microsoft Project 2016 Essentials

Duration: Two Full Days or Four Half Days

Overview

The Microsoft Project 2016 Essentials course equips participants with the skills and knowledge required to create, manage, and track projects efficiently. Over two days, learners gain hands-on experience in setting up projects, working with tasks and resources, scheduling effectively, and generating professional reports.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to manage projects of any scale using Microsoft Project 2016 confidently.

Who Should Attend

• Professionals who want to learn Microsoft Project 2016 for project planning and management

• Project managers, coordinators, and team leads managing small to large projects

• Anyone responsible for tracking, reporting, or scheduling project activities

Prerequisites

• Little or no prior experience with Microsoft Project 2016

• Basic understanding of personal computers and Windows OS is beneficial

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to MS Project 2016

   • Overview of interface, menus, and project setup

2. Inputting Task Data

   • Adding tasks, milestones, and deadlines

3. Logical Relationships and Scheduling

   • Creating dependencies and understanding project flow

4. Calendars and Constraints

   • Defining working times, exceptions, and constraints

5. Resources and Costs

   • Assigning human and material resources, tracking budgets

6. Customizing Views and Tables

   • Gantt Chart adjustments, table formatting, and visual customization

7. Tracking Projects

   • Monitoring progress, task completion, and critical paths

8. Network Diagrams and Views

   • Creating and customizing network diagrams for better visualization

9. Codes, Grouping, and Fields

   • Organizing tasks with custom codes, fields, and grouping strategies

10. Physical % Complete and Earned Value Management

    • Measuring project performance and progress

11. Viewing and Generating Reports

    • Producing meaningful reports for stakeholders and management

Learning Outcomes

1. Efficiently Use MS Project 2016

   • Set up and manage projects from start to finish

2. Track and Monitor Projects

   • Use network diagrams and task tracking to ensure project alignment

3. Generate Professional Reports

   • Create insightful project reports for stakeholders and decision-makers

4. Manage Resources and Costs Effectively

   • Assign and monitor resource allocation and budget performance