Having learnt how to plan and develop a project schedule in MS Project, you are now looking to improve your skills by understanding how to manage these abilities across multiple projects using shared resources. You will also discover more effective ways to manage costs alongside advanced calculation methods when updating your project.
This course is designed for MS Projects users who already have existing knowledge on how to create and modify project plans and are looking to further their skills especially when working with multiple project and shared resources.
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
Managing Costs
Advanced Options when Updating a Project
Managing Multiple Projects
Sharing Resources and Working with Resource Pools
To be successful in this course, we recommend that you attend the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:
You should also have an understanding of project management concepts.
Software Requirements for Virtual Classroom
Delegates will need to have Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (desktop version) installed on their PC to participate in Virtual Classroom courses; any other Project Management software is not suitable for this course. This course will be delivered on Microsoft Project 2016.
This course is not suitable for MAC users.
Course Contents
Managing Costs
Working with Cost Rate Tables
Changing Costs Rates for Specific Tasks
Using Rate Tables with a Resource Pool
Alter Costs based on Time Periods
Managing Overtime Costs
Understanding Budget Costs and Resources
Advanced Options when Updating a Project
Calculation Options for Scheduling
Advanced Calculation Options
Updating Actual Overtime Work
Updating Actual Assignment Information
Managing Multiple Projects
Consolidating and Sharing Projects
Viewing the Critical Path across Multiple Projects
Comparing Projects
Sharing Resources
Understanding Resource Pools and Sharer Files
Connect a Project to a Resource Pool
Assign Resources across Multiple Projects
Resolve Resource Overallocation
Priority Settings and Levelling Resources