Description

Introduction to MS Project

New to MS Project or need a refresher on how to schedule effectively? This focused 4-hour Introduction to MS Project workshop is designed to get you up and running with the fundamentals of the software while emphasizing industry best practices for building and managing project schedules.

Through guided instruction and hands-on exercises, you’ll learn how to navigate MS Project with confidence, create and organize tasks, and build a clear, functional project schedule. The workshop also highlights practical scheduling techniques you can apply to real-world projects – including how to update progress and share schedules

Workshop Outcomes:

• Review of basic scheduling terminology
• Create and update a sample project in MS Project
• Apply best practices for schedule development and management

Who Should Attend: Project managers, assistant project managers, project engineers, owners, executives, project administrators, or individuals who are new to scheduling or using MS project for the first time.

**Participants must have access to either the desktop or web version of the MS Project software before the class starts.

Technology and Participation
For the classroom:
– Please have Zoom downloaded.
– Computer with dual monitor preferred.
– Laptop is good with a separate tablet to access the materials.

*Participation in this workshop is for one person per registration.

For participation:
– Camera, built in or added on and ready to stream to the classroom.
– Headphones or earbuds with microphones are preferred.
– Each student should be on their own computer/laptop/tablet.
– **Ensure that MS Project software is installed, up-to-date, and/or logged in on the web.
    

Meet Your Facilitator:

Daphene Koch | PhD
Owner, Build Your Know LLC 

Daphene is passionate about developing workforce in the construction industry by increasing individual expertise. Daphene has been teaching AGC courses since 2000. She brings over 20 years of construction industry experience on commercial and industrial projects. While a professor at Purdue University in the School of Construction Management, she partnered with contractors for research in the development, facilitation and assessment of training. She currently teaches virtual, hybrid and in seat courses in Project Management, Field Supervision and Construction technical areas.