Microsoft Project for Effective Project Management, Planning & Control


COURSE CATEGORY:
Training

COURSE OBJECTIVES

To equip professionals with practical skills in using Microsoft Project to plan, schedule, allocate resources and track project performance so that projects are delivered successfully and on time, with better accountability and data-driven decision-making.

KEY TOPICS

  • Introduction to Project Management, Planning & Control
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Project (Hands-On Setup)
  • Project Scheduling & Gantt Chart Development
  • Task Structuring & Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Resource Allocation & Cost Management
  • Project Tracking, Monitoring & Performance Control
  • Managing Risks, Delays & Project Changes
  • Project Reporting, Dashboards & Communication

LEARNING OUTCOMES

By the end of the course participants will be able to:

  • Set up a project in Microsoft Project and structure tasks using a WBS
  • Develop schedules and Gantt charts Allocate resources and manage project costs
  • Track progress and control project performance against the baseline
  • Manage risks, delays, and changes
  • Produce project reports and dashboards for stakeholders

TARGET PARTICIPANTS

Project managers, coordinators and team leaders; planning, operations and strategy professionals; M&E professionals; finance, budgeting and procurement officers; engineers and technical professionals; ICT professionals and system administrators; government and public sector professionals; NGO, development program and donor-funded project staff.

Offered By : Directorate of Public Services - College of Information and Communications Technology

OTHER DETAILS

Course Timeline 5 days
Starting at: 23/11/2026 , ends at: 27/11/2026
Cost: 1,200,000

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