MSPROJECT-2021.AE1
Microsoft Project 2021
Learn how to pan, schedule, manage, and track projects of any size. Gain hands-on experience with Lab exercises under the guidance of expert instructors.
- Practice in 29 Hands-On Labs — nothing to install
- 15 Interactive Lessons and 63 topics mapped to the official exam objectives
- 228 Practice Test Questions
Beginner Self-paced · 1 year access
29 Hands-On LiveLabs
Practice real IT tasks in guided environments.
- Real environments
- Auto-graded
- No installation
15Interactive Lessons
63Topics
29LiveLab
228Practice Test Questions
84Flashcards
84Glossary of terms
01 / Skills you'll get
What you will be able to do
The Microsoft Project 2021 training course has been designed to learn project management skills to beginners as well as professionals. The comprehensive course starts with fundamental concepts of project management, including the project triangle and various methodologies. Gradually it shifts towards more advanced topics like progress tracking, reporting, and project optimization. You’ll be doing assignments through hands-on exercises in real-world scenarios. Additionally, you can also gain practical insights and learn from leading instructors with subject matter expertise (on-demand). By the end of this Microsoft Project 2021 course, you’ll be able to run work projects smoothly and make informed decisions based on the data.
- Expertise with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to accommodate smaller, manageable tasks
- Skilled at identifying work dependencies to determine their sequence and critical path
- Determine the estimated time duration to complete tasks and showcase through Gantt charts
- Ability to perform critical path analysis to determine the overall project duration
- Resource allocation, leveling, and baseline planning for optimization
- Tracking and monitoring the project to identify deviations
- Perform Earned Value Analysis (EVA) for scheduling and measuring costs
- Analyze the difference between planned and actual performance
- Ability to handle changes within the project’s scope, schedule, or budget
- Create reports and dashboards to track and visualize key project metrics
- Expertise with Microsoft Project 2021 tools and techniques
Target Career Roles
- Project Manager IT Project Manager
02 / Lessons & labs
See exactly what you will learn and practice
Lessons
15 Interactive Lessons · 63 topics01 Introduction 2 topics +
- Who Will Benefit Most from This Course
- Features
02 Project Management Basics 5 topics +
- Projects and Project Managers
- The Project Triangle
- Project Processes
- Project Management Methodologies
- More About Project Management
03 Introducing Microsoft Project 4 topics +
- How Microsoft Project Helps
- Microsoft Project Solutions
- Touring the Microsoft Project App
- Get Help with Project
04 Establish a Strong Foundation 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Initiate the Project
- Start Planning
- Organize Project Plan Documents
- Set Milestones
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
05 Set Up the Project and Tasks 5 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Start a New Project Plan
- Set the Project Start Date
- Enter Task Names
- Sequence Tasks
- Organize the Task Outline
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
06 Build the Schedule 8 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Decide on Automatic Scheduling
- Get to Know the Gantt Chart
- Enter Task Durations
- Link Dependent Tasks
- Schedule Sprints for an Agile Project
- Identify Any Hardwired Dates
- Enter Deadline Reminders
- Use Project and Task Calendars
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
07 Set Up Resources 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Add Resources to the Plan
- Enter Resource Costs
- Refine Resource Unit Availability
- Customize Resource Calendars
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
08 Assign Resources to Tasks 6 topics · 4 LiveLab +
- Assign Work Resources to Tasks
- Assign Material Resources to Tasks
- Assign Cost Resources to Tasks
- Review Resource Assignments
- See Task Costs from Assignments
- Change Assignments
4 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
09 Check and Adjust the Project 4 topics · 2 LiveLab +
- Check the Project Finish Date
- Check Costs
- Check Resource Assignments
- Set the Project Baseline
2 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
10 Track Project Information 4 topics +
- Collect Progress Information
- Enter Actuals in a Waterfall Project
- Update Status in an Agile Project
- Respond to Changes
11 View Project Information 4 topics · 5 LiveLab +
- See the Data You Need
- Change Columns in a Sheet View
- Print a View
- Work with More Views
5 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
12 Customize Project Information 4 topics · 8 LiveLab +
- Customize a Sheet View
- Customize a Gantt View
- Customize a Board View
- Set Options and Preferences
8 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
13 Report Project Information 4 topics · 1 LiveLab +
- Work with Reports
- Work with Dashboards
- Create a New Report or Dashboard
- Print a Report
1 LiveLab in this lesson — see the labs panel →
14 Obtain Project Acceptance 3 topics +
- Present the Project to the Sponsor
- Secure Official Project Sign-Off
- Celebrate With Your Team
15 Retain Project History 2 topics +
- Document Lessons Learned
- Archive Project History
Hands-On Labs Our edge
29 LiveLabs- Attaching a Document to a Project Plan
- Adapting a Project Template
- Creating a New Blank Project
- Setting the Project Start Date
- Working with Tasks on the Task Sheet
- Setting Calendar Options
- Setting Deadlines
- Switching to the Resource Sheet
- Customizing Resource Calendars
- Assigning Work Resources to Tasks
- Assigning Material Resources to Tasks
- Assigning Cost Resources to Tasks
- Replacing a Resource Assignment
- Adding the Project Entry Bar to the Project
- Setting a Project Baseline
- Sorting Project Information by a Specific Field
- Adjusting the Timescale
- Highlighting Project Information by a Specific Field
- Adding Columns to a Sheet View
- Printing the View as a PDF File
- Changing the Text Wrapping in a Sheet View Column
- Changing Text Alignment in a Sheet View Column
- Modifying Text Styles in a Sheet View
- Formatting Text for an Entire Sheet View
- Formatting Individual Text in a Sheet View
- Changing the Color Combination of all the Gantt Bars in a Gantt View
- Changing the Color of an Individual Gantt Bar
- Adding Text to the Timescale Area of a Gantt View
- Creating a New Report
Labs run in your browser — nothing to install.
03 / FAQs
Questions before you start
Who should do this Microsoft Project 2021 course?+
This project has been designed for both beginners as well as experienced project managers wanting to enhance their skills. Following is a list of job roles that would benefit from this course:
- Project Managers
- Agile Project Managers
- Project Coordinators
- Team Leads
What are the prerequisites for this course?+
It is a beginner-friendly course. There are no formal prerequisites.
Does this course cover creation and management of Gantt charts?+
Yes, you’ll be learning about using Gnatt charts for visualizing project timelines and schedules.
Is there a need to install Microsoft Project 2021 to take this course?+
There is no need to invest on expensive software licenses. When you buy our course, you’ll have access to hands-on Labs that provide a simulated environment for practice exercises.
What tools and techniques are covered in this course?+
Some of the tools and techniques you’ll learn in this course includes:
Project creation and setup
Task creation and sequencing
Resource management
View customization
Filter & sorting
Report generation
Upgrade Your Project Management Skills
Microsoft Project 2021 helps you become an expert project manager.
- 1 year of full access
- 29 LiveLab included
- Certificate of completion