Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021

About this course

This course features Coursera Coach! A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. Gain the skills needed to master project planning and control using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021. By the end of the course, you will be able to plan and schedule projects effectively, manage resources, track progress, and create comprehensive reports. Whether you’re working on small or large-scale projects, this course will help you develop an organized approach to project management. You will begin by getting familiar with the software's interface and settings, followed by practical exercises on project scheduling, task management, and resource allocation. As the course progresses, you will dive deeper into advanced features, such as task dependencies, resource optimization, and progress tracking, ensuring your project management skills are both thorough and practical. The course includes hands-on workshops that reinforce each module’s key concepts, allowing you to apply what you've learned in real-world project scenarios. By the end of the course, you will feel confident managing your projects using Microsoft Project 365 & 2021 and effectively handling complex project workflows. This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain expertise in project planning and management, including project managers, team leaders, and aspiring project coordinators. Some familiarity with project management concepts will be helpful, but no prior experience with Microsoft Project is necessary.

Course objectives

• to familiarize learners with Microsoft Project's interface
• to teach project scheduling and task management
• to explore advanced features like task dependencies and resource optimization