Mastering Microsoft Project Part 2 – Managing a Project (2016)

In this course, PMP and Certified Technical Trainer, Christina Tankersley, will demonstrate how to use the features and functions of Microsoft Project Professional 2016 to effectively manage your project plans. You will be introduced to the tools and skills you need to customize, update, and monitor project plans and progress.  A thorough project plan is vital to any project manager’s success. Carefully developing and fine-tuning your plan is worth the time and effort. 

This course covers the skills a project manager needs to manage a project plan created with Microsoft Project 2016. Everything you need to know to manage your projects will be offered. You will learn to enter and update task progress, view project progress, and analyze your project plan.

Through this course, you will be able to view existing reports, create custom reports, and link project plans. The lessons in this course are intended for both new and veteran project managers who want to understand how MS Project 2016 can heighten the success of their projects.     

A related course, Mastering Microsoft Project Part 1 – Creating a Project is recommended as a prerequisite to this course, along with basic project management knowledge and skills.   Microsoft® Project Professional 2016 is a powerful tool for planning and managing projects. 

Topics covered include: 

• Entering and updating task progress 
• Viewing project progress and analyzing your project plan 
• Using existing and custom reports 
• Creating a project plan template 

This course includes twenty easy-to-understand lessons that offer you all the fundamental features of Microsoft Project 2016. When you’re done with these lessons, you’ll be ready to manage your project with enthusiasm and confidence.  

Over 2 hours of high-quality HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging” TM Bigger Brains Teacher-Learner style! 

Taught by top subject matter experts, Bigger Brains courses are professionally designed around key learning objectives, and include captions and transcripts in 29 languages, downloadable handouts, and optional LinkedIn digital badges on course completion.