What you'll learn
MS Project 2026 Professional Training
Target Audience:
- BBA, BCA, MBA students (Project Management, Operations, Finance)
- CA, CS, CMA, ICWAI students (for corporate project tracking and analysis)
- Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, and IT Engineering students
- Project managers, planners, coordinators, and working professionals
Course Overview:
MS Project 2026 is a powerful project management software widely used across corporate, IT, construction, and engineering projects. This course equips participants with hands-on skills in planning, scheduling, resource management, cost control, and reporting, enabling them to manage projects efficiently from initiation to closure.
Participants will learn modern project management techniques using MS Project 2026’s latest features, including collaboration, integration with Microsoft 365, and advanced reporting tools.
Course Highlights:
- Introduction to MS Project 2026:
- Software interface, navigation, and features overview
- Project management concepts and best practices
- Project Planning & Scheduling:
- Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Defining tasks, milestones, dependencies, and durations
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and Gantt Charts
- Resource & Cost Management:
- Assigning and leveling resources
- Budgeting, cost tracking, and Earned Value Analysis (EVA)
- Project Tracking & Reporting:
- Baseline creation and progress tracking
- Advanced dashboards, charts, and stakeholder reporting
- Risk & Scenario Analysis:
- Managing project risks and contingencies
- What-If Analysis and schedule optimization
- Collaboration & Integration:
- Team collaboration using Microsoft 365 integration
- Sharing projects and co-authoring
- Linking multiple projects for portfolio management
- Hands-on Project Exercises:
- Real-world project planning, monitoring, and reporting
- Practical exercises and case studies for corporate readiness
Learning Outcomes:
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Plan, schedule, and monitor complex projects efficiently
- Optimize resources and control project costs
- Generate professional project reports and dashboards
- Apply project management best practices in corporate and engineering projects
- Use MS Project 2026 tools for team collaboration and portfolio management
Mode of Training:
- Classroom, Online, or Hybrid
- Practical, hands-on sessions
- Industry-oriented project case studies
Why Choose ET&T:
- Expert trainers with corporate and project management experience
- Practical, industry-aligned curriculum
- Certification recognized by academic and corporate institutions
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Course Syllabus
MS Project 2026 Course Syllabus
Duration: 35–45 Hours (can be customized)
Mode: Classroom / Online / Hybrid
Certification: ET&T Computer Education & Training
Module 1: Introduction to MS Project 2026
- Overview of MS Project 2026 and its applications
- Interface navigation, ribbons, and views
- Key project management concepts: projects, tasks, milestones, dependencies
- Setting up your first project
Module 2: Project Planning & Scheduling
- Creating Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)
- Defining tasks, durations, and milestones
- Task relationships: Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish
- Creating Gantt Charts
- Critical Path Method (CPM) and project timelines
Module 3: Resource Management
- Defining resources: work, material, and cost
- Assigning resources to tasks
- Resource leveling and optimization
- Tracking resource availability and allocation
- Managing over-allocated resources
Module 4: Cost & Budget Management
- Setting up project budgets and cost rates
- Tracking actual vs planned costs
- Earned Value Analysis (EVA) and key performance indicators
- Forecasting project costs and performance
Module 5: Tracking & Controlling Projects
- Creating baselines and tracking progress
- Updating task completion and project status
- Identifying delays and managing slippages
- Variance analysis: schedule and cost variance
- Adjusting schedules to meet deadlines
Module 6: Advanced Scheduling Techniques
- Recurring tasks and task constraints
- Linking multiple projects
- Using advanced scheduling options and filters
- Scenario and What-If analysis
Module 7: Reporting & Dashboards
- Customizing standard reports: Cost, Resource, and Progress reports
- Creating visual dashboards for stakeholders
- Exporting reports to Excel, PowerPoint, and PDF
- Real-time status reports and KPI tracking
Module 8: Collaboration & Portfolio Management
- Sharing projects and collaborative features
- Integrating with Microsoft 365 for team collaboration
- Linking multiple projects for portfolio management
- Permissions, tracking, and project security
Module 9: Practical Exercises & Real-World Projects
- Hands-on exercises on live projects
- Building a complete project plan with resources, schedule, and cost
- Scenario-based exercises for project delays, resource allocation, and budget control
- Capstone Project: Complete project scheduling and reporting for corporate readiness
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Plan, schedule, and monitor complex projects efficiently
- Optimize resources, track costs, and manage budgets
- Generate professional reports and dashboards for stakeholders
- Manage multi-project portfolios and team collaboration
- Apply MS Project 2026 tools for corporate and engineering projects
Mode of Training:
- Classroom / Online / Hybrid
- Hands-on practical sessions
- Real-world case studies and project simulations