Construction Project Management (MS Project) Course

What Will You Learn?

• By the end of the Construction Project Management (MS Project) course, participants will be able to:
• 1. Understand Project Management Principles: Gain a comprehensive understanding of construction project management principles, such as scope management, time management, cost management, quality management, and risk management.
• 2. Master MS Project for Construction Projects: Become proficient in using Microsoft Project to plan, schedule, and manage construction projects from initiation to completion.
• 3. Create Project Plans: Learn how to create detailed project schedules, including task sequencing, setting milestones, and defining project scope using MS Project.
• 4. Develop Work Breakdown Structures (WBS): Understand how to break down complex construction projects into manageable tasks and create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
• 5. Resource Allocation and Management: Learn how to assign resources (e.g., labor, equipment, materials) to tasks, optimize resource usage, and manage resource constraints.
• 6. Create and Manage Timelines: Learn how to set start and finish dates for tasks, define dependencies, and manage project timelines using Gantt charts and other MS Project tools.
• 7. Track Project Progress: Learn how to monitor project progress in MS Project, identify potential delays, and adjust schedules as necessary to keep the project on track.
• 8. Handle Budgeting and Cost Control: Gain skills in tracking project costs, managing budgets, and controlling project expenses to ensure the project stays within financial limits.
• 9. Generate Reports for Stakeholders: Learn how to generate and customize project reports in MS Project, providing stakeholders with clear insights into the project’s progress, budget, and resource usage.
• 10. Risk Management in Construction Projects: Understand the principles of risk management, identify potential risks in construction projects, and use MS Project to plan for and mitigate those risks.
• 11. Collaborate and Communicate Effectively: Learn how to share project plans, schedules, and updates with stakeholders, and how to collaborate effectively on a construction project.