Having learnt how to plan and develop a project schedule in MS Project, you are now looking to improve your skills by understanding how to manage these abilities across multiple projects using shared resources. You will also discover more effective ways to manage costs alongside advanced calculation methods when updating your project.
Please Note: If you attended our Project Level 3 course prior to 01 May 2022, this is the next course in your Training Path as we have swapped the content of Level 3 and 4 around. You will still receive a Project Level 4 certificate. Please make us aware of this at the time of booking and contact us if you are unsure which course is appropriate for you.
This course is designed for MS Projects users who already have existing knowledge on how to create and modify project plans and are looking to further their skills especially when working with multiple project and shared resources.
On completion of this course you will be able to:
Managing Costs
Advanced Options when Updating a Project
Managing Multiple Projects
Sharing Resources and Working with Resource Pools
To be successful in this course, we recommend that you attend the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:
You should also have an understanding of project management concepts.
Software Requirements for Virtual Classroom
Delegates will need to have Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (desktop version) installed on their PC to participate in Virtual Classroom courses; any other Project Management software is not suitable for this course. This course will be delivered on Microsoft Project 2016.
This course is not suitable for MAC users.
Managing Costs
Working with Cost Rate Tables
Changing Costs Rates for Specific Tasks
Using Rate Tables with a Resource Pool
Alter Costs based on Time Periods
Managing Overtime Costs
Understanding Budget Costs and Resources
Advanced Options when Updating a Project
Calculation Options for Scheduling
Advanced Calculation Options
Updating Actual Overtime Work
Updating Actual Assignment Information
Managing Multiple Projects
Consolidating and Sharing Projects
Viewing the Critical Path across Multiple Projects
Comparing Projects
Sharing Resources
Understanding Resource Pools and Sharer Files
Connect a Project to a Resource Pool
Assign Resources across Multiple Projects
Resolve Resource Overallocation
Priority Settings and Levelling Resources