Gain an in-depth understanding of Microsoft Project 2016 as a project management tool. This course is for any person who has used Microsoft Project 2016 at the basic level and would like to improve their skills.
The course is worth 2 Gold Seal Credits
MS Project 365 – Intermediate will help you:
- Modify project calendars (6 and 7 day weeks, statutory holidays, etc.)
- Modify task relationships and lags to allow for buffers and concurrent activity
- Set and modify the project baseline
- Manage resources for a project such as labour and explore resource leveling options in Microsoft Excel
- Generate a cash flow projection based on the Microsoft Project schedule that can be exported into Microsoft Excel
- Sort, filter and group the project information
- Format project views and Gantt charts
- Set up a master program with subprojects for construction managers and project managers who are managing multiple projects at the same time
CCA Member $350 (+GST) Non-Member $450 (+GST)
Additional Details
- A general understanding of project management concepts
- Basic skills with any Windows operating system.
- Basic skills with Microsoft Project (any version)
Anyone whose work involves planning and scheduling the work: project managers, project coordinators, construction managers, superintendents, general foremen, foremen, and estimators of all levels will benefit from the workshop. This course is for contractors and subcontractors in all segments of the construction industry.
This course is delivered in partnership between your local construction association and other associations throughout Western Canada. You’ll be participating in a cohort with industry peers from across these regions.
Phil Perry of Perry Educational Services Ltd has 30 plus years in the Construction Industry, most of which was Project Managing Industrial Projects for General Contractors. He has been teaching Post-Secondary Construction Management Courses for the last ten years for organizations such as the Edmonton Construction Association, Calgary Construction Association, Winnipeg Construction Association, Ontario Roadbuilders Association, University of Alberta Faculty of Extension, and the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology. He has been facilitating Better SuperVision programs since 2009. In his spare time, Phil is a Master Course Facilitator for a National Sports Organization and chaired their National Coaching/Instructional Program for four years. He was the recipient of the 2018 IG Wealth Management Community National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) Coach Developer Award.
- The desktop app should be used for the course – Office online is similar, but is really just meant for making basic edits and formatting changes, and does not have all of the features of the desktop apps – for instance, SmartArt in Word is not available online, and there are some functions and formulas in Excel that are not available online either. This can cause a disconnect for students if discussing and practicing certain features that are not accessible. If student still wants to take the course, some things might not be possible or might look different.
- If using Office for Mac, there will be some differences as well
- Google Docs or Sheets, Pages for Mac, etc. Does Not Work. While these are the same types of programs (ie word processing or spreadsheet programs), they are not the same and won’t look the same or have the same features.
- All Microsoft courses include downloadable materials – a manual, exercise files etc. If student does not want to follow along with the manual that is ok, it is helpful to have the exercises downloaded so that they can “play along” during discussions and practice. The manual has proven very valuable to people after the course, it contains everything discussed in the course with step-by-steps, nothing needs to be memorized.
- Logging on prior to class start is recommended this allows time to sort out tech issues and download manual.
- Microsoft Office 365 versions 2016 & 2019 is recommended.
- Two monitors is preferred, one for following along and one for screen share of instructors screen.
Cancellation Policy:
Payment is non-refundable for cancellations made within 5 business days of the course, or non-attendance on the day. Complimentary substitution of another member of your company is accepted. If CCA has to postpone or cancel courses due to insufficient enrolment, CCA will refund the registration fee or, if possible, the attendee may choose to move to an identical session in the future. Unless otherwise stated, every person able to see, hear, and observe the virtual course sessions must be a paid participant. Non-compliance of this requirement will result in removal from course. Refunds will not be issued to students who are removed from the course for non-compliance of this requirement.
CANADA – ALBERTA JOB GRANT
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is closed for applications until March 31, 2025. This closure is due to the federal government’s decision to cut funding delivered under the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Transfer Agreement.
Applications submitted prior to the closure will continue to be processed. You can read more about the reasons for this closure in the Minister’s Statement.
Did you know!! Eligible employers can get government funding to help employees access training opportunities. The Canada-Alberta Job Grant will give you up to 2/3 of the registration fee (up to $10,000/employee/fiscal year) for training. Whether taking one course or a combination of courses, the total training must be a minimum of 21 hours and be completed within 52 weeks.