# Microsoft Project for 2019/2021/365: Beginner Course Canonical URL: ## Overview This introduction to Microsoft Project is designed to familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so you can effectively and efficiently manage projects in a real-world environment. This course covers the critical knowledge and skills a project manager needs to create a project plan with Microsoft Project during the planning phase of a project. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan with Microsoft Project and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval. The subject of this course is the Microsoft Project desktop app. ## What you'll learn - Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional. - Create a new project plan. - Add tasks to a project. - Manage task relationships within a project. - Manage project resources. - Optimize and share a project plan. ## Curriculum #### Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project - Understand fundamental project management concepts. - Navigate the Microsoft Project desktop interface. #### Module 2: Defining a Project - Create a new project plan from scratch. - Set key project plan options for scheduling and management. - Assign a project calendar to define working time. #### Module 3: Adding Project Tasks - Add tasks to the project plan manually or using task lists. - Enter task duration estimates for scheduling accuracy. #### Module 4: Managing Tasks - Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). - Define relationships between tasks (dependencies). - Schedule tasks using constraints and critical path tools. #### Module 5: Managing Project Resources - Add and define different types of resources. - Create resource calendars for availability planning. - Enter and manage cost details for resources. - Assign resources to tasks and resolve conflicts. #### Module 6: Finalizing a Project Plan - Optimize the schedule to ensure realistic timelines. - Set a project baseline for future comparison. - Prepare and share the project plan with stakeholders. ## Instructors ### Linda Haynes-Jackson — Instructor Linda Haynes-Jackson has worked as a contractor to the Federal Government and Graduate School for over 35 years. She facilitates a plethora of training classes, which include all levels of Microsoft Applications such as Excel, Power BI, Power Pivot, Access, Outlook, Word, Teams, and PowerPoint. In addition, she offers: Customer Service training and Section 508 Compliant Guidelines. She has delivered instruction to all levels of staff, including those who require special accommodations, and has received numerous training instruction awards. Her doctorate studies in Personnel Administration were at New York University. She has an M.A. from Villanova University and a B.S. from Temple University. She also managed an independent consulting company with clients such as: FBI, Environmental Protection Agency, Secret Service, USDA, Nuclear Regulatory Commission, NIH, Johnson and Johnson, Campbell Soup, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. She has won numerous awards for training from Fortune 500 companies and federal, state, and local governments. In addition, she has served as an Adjunct Professor at several accredited colleges for many years. Ms. Haynes-Jackson has been noted as a passionate, energetic, and engaging instructor. ### Clarissa J. Corbin — Instructor Clarissa J. Corbin is an accomplished corporate trainer, project manager, and business consultant with over 25 years of experience designing and delivering impactful learning experiences. As President and CEO of Projections Training Solutions, she partners with federal agencies, private corporations, and international organizations to provide results-driven training in leadership, project management, business analysis, and emerging technologies. Clarissa has trained more than 10,000 professionals worldwide, serving clients such as the DoD, NASA, FEMA, Microsoft, Citibank, PNC Bank, Del Monte, and Symantec. Her expertise has taken her across the globe, leading initiatives in Singapore, China, Japan, South Korea, Africa, Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, and St. Thomas, USVI. Known for her ability to engage diverse audiences and create interactive, high-impact sessions, Clarissa equips participants with practical solutions they can apply immediately. At Graduate School USA (GSUSA), Clarissa is regarded as one of the most versatile and trusted instructors. She teaches across multiple programs. She played a pivotal role in redesigning the flagship “Managing for Results” course, while also contributing to the development and review of numerous others. Her contributions have earned her two GSUSA Customer Excellence Awards and a two-year appointment to the GSUSA Instructor Advisory Council, underscoring her commitment to innovation, quality, and learner success. ## Pricing **Tuition:** $1049