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Duration 1 Days 6 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for all levels of experience in using Microsoft Project, as well as all levels of experience in project management. In particular, this course is designed for persons who need to author Microsoft Project work schedules including Project Managers and Project Assistants, and for management personnel in charge of setting standards for baselining and tracking project data. Overview To gain an understanding of a proven mindset Microsoft Project users should possess each time they open and work Microsoft Project schedules. To gain an understanding of globally accepted project management principles. To be able to effectively apply Microsoft Project into the Execution phase of a normal project life cycle. To gain an understanding of Microsoft Project's baseline capabilities in preparation for analysis and reporting of project data. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects. MS Project: Project Validation, Baseline, and Tracking using Microsoft Project course provides proven tools and techniques for successfully using Microsoft Project to assist with managing projects.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced project managers, managers, schedulers, and other project stake holders who need to incorporate the discipline of project management with Microsoft Project 2019. Overview Understand the discipline of project management as it applies to using Microsoft Project 2019. Create a Work Breakdown Structure. Identify Task Types & Relationships. Define Resources within Project. Make Work Package Estimates. Create an Initial Schedule. Create a Resource Leveled Schedule. Create Projects from templates, Excel files. Create Global templates. Create formulas and graphical indicators. The steps to record a macro. Format Output and Print Reports. Integrate Multiple Projects. Set up a Project with a Calendar, Start date, and scheduling method. Understand Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule. Manage multiple projects. Be able to create a master project list with shared resources. This three-day instructor-led course is intended for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills about Microsoft Project. The course begins with the basic concepts and leads students through all the functions they?ll need to plan and manage a small to medium-size project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress. 1 - Introduction to Microsoft Project Describe how Project relates to the discipline of Project management. Learn what the new features are in Project 2019. Navigate to the primary views available using the Ribbon. Choose Views that display task, resource, or assignment information. Select table within views to change the information that is available to see and edit. Relate the features of Project to the 5 steps for building a plan in Project. Learn new accessibility features in Project 2 - A Quick and Easy Overview of Managing with Project Create a new project and prepare it for data entry. Enter project tasks. Sequence the tasks. Define resources. Estimate Task duration and assign resources. Baseline the project. Track project progress. 3 - Setting Up a Project Use multiple methods to create a new project from an Excel file and a SharePoint Tasks list. Establish one or more calendars to constrain resource availability. Configure Project to calculate the schedule from the Start Date forward, or from the Finish Date backward. 4 - Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule Students practice switching tasks between Manually Schedule and Auto Schedule modes. By switching modes, students learn the impact made on the project schedule and the individual tasks. 5 - Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Build and use summary and subordinate tasks. Understand and use milestones. Develop WBS Outlines. Assign completion criteria. Evaluate the WBS. Understand and use WBS templates. 6 - Identifying Task Relationships Understand the different types of task relationships. Understand and use various methods to create relationships. Determine and display task sequence. Understand and use lag, lead, and delay. Understand the new feature of Task Paths. 7 - Defining Resources within Project Define resource types. Define individual resources that will be used on the project. Record the cost (s) of using each type of resource. Record the limit of availability for each type of resource by establishing a resource calendar and defining the maximum units of that resource. 8 - Making Work Package Estimates Enter estimates for duration and costs for each task. Distinguish between task types and describe when each is appropriate. Describe the relationship between work, units, and duration. Describe the way Effort Driven scheduling is affected by work, units, and duration. Assign tasks to resources using the Team Planner view. 9 - Creating an Initial Schedule Calculate float and identify a project?s critical path. Understand and identify task constraints. Create milestones. Use the Task Inspector to troubleshoot the initial schedule. 10 - Create a Resource Leveled Schedule Adjust a project schedule to account for limited people and other resources. View the overall cost and schedule of a project. Identify resources that have been overallocated for a project schedule. Use multiple ways to adjust tasks and assignments to remove over allocation for any resource. 11 - Managing the Project Learn how to set a baseline. Lean how to enter and track project performance data. Learn how to apply different tracking methods. Learn how to perform a variance analysis on a project. Learn how to Reschedule Work Learn how to inactivate tasks Learn how to synch projects to SharePoint 12 - Formatting Output and Printing Reports Print Views Formats Sorting Filtering Grouping Custom Fields Reporting Other File Formats 13 - Managing Multiple Projects Learn how to use common resources among multiple projects. Learn how to link tasks between multiple projects. Learn how to create a consolidated view of multiple projects. 14 - Advanced Topics Learn how to customize the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar. Learn how to customize WBS numbering. Learn the concepts of Formulas and Graphical indicators. Learn the purpose of the Global template and Organizer. Learn how to record a Macro.

Duration 2.75 Days 16.5 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans. This course will give you the fundamental understanding as well as acquiring the advanced knowledge and skills needed to update a project plan in Microsoft Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project. Overview Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft 2. 2. Project Professional. Create a new project plan. Add tasks to a project. Manage task relationships within a project. Manage project resources. fnalize a project plan. Update a project plan. Generate project views to manage a project. Create project reports to share a project's status. Reuse project plan information. Work with multiple projects. This course will familiarize the user with the basic features and functions of MS Project so that it can be used effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. MS project will give the ability to project managers to update a project plan in Project during the execution, monitoring, and controlling phases of a project GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop environment DEFINING A PROJECT Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File Topic B: Set Project Plan Options Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar ADDING PROJECT TASKS Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates MANAGING TASKS Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure Topic B: Define Task Relationships Topic C: Schedule Tasks MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES Topic A: Add Resources to a Project Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan Topic B: Set a Baseline Topic C: Share a Project Plan UPDATING A PROJECT PLAN Topic A: Enter Task Progress Topic B: Enter Overtime Work Topic C: Edit Tasks Topic D: Update Cost Rate Tables Topic E: Update a Baseline VIEWING PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: Use View Commands Topic B: Add a Custom Field Topic C: Create Custom Views Topic D: Format and Share the Timeline View REPORTING ON PROJECT PROGRESS Topic A: View Built-in Reports Topic B: Create Custom Reports Topic C: Create a Visual Report REUSING PROJECT PLAN INFORMATION Topic A: Create a Project Plan Template Topic B: Share Project Plan Elements with Other Plans WORKING WITH MULTIPLE PROJECTS Topic A: Share Resources Topic B: Link Project Plans Additional course details: Nexus Humans Microsoft Project training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the Microsoft Project course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Duration 3 Days 18 CPD hours This course is intended for This course is intended for both novice and experienced project managers, managers, schedulers, and other project stake holders who need to incorporate the discipline of project management with Microsoft Project 2016. Overview ?Understand the discipline of project management as it applies to using Microsoft Project 2016.?Create a Work Breakdown Structure.?Identify Task Types & Relationships.?Define Resources within Project.?Make Work Package Estimates.?Create an Initial Schedule.?Create a Resource Leveled Schedule.?Create Projects from templates, Excel files.?Create Global templates.?Create formulas and graphical indicators.?The steps to record a macro.?Format Output and Print Reports.?Integrate Multiple Projects.?Set up a Project with a Calendar, Start date, and scheduling method.?Understand Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule.?Manage multiple projects.?Be able to create a master project list with shared resources. The course begins with the basic concepts and leads students through all the functions they?ll need to plan and manage a small to medium-size project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress. Introduction to Microsoft Project Describe how Project relates to the discipline of Project management. Learn what the new features are in Project 2016. Navigate to the primary views available using the Ribbon. Choose Views that display task, resource, or assignment information. Select table within views to change the information that is available to see and edit. Relate the features of Project to the 5 steps for building a plan in Project. Lab 1: Introduction to Mastering Microsoft Project A Quick and Easy Overview of Managing with Project Create a new project and prepare it for data entry. Enter project tasks. Sequence the tasks. Define resources. Estimate Task duration and assign resources. Baseline the project. Track project progress. Lab 1: Creating a Basic Project with a template Lab 2: Creating a Basic Project Setting Up a Project Use multiple methods to create a new project from an Excel file and a SharePoint Tasks list. Establish one or more calendars to constrain resource availability. Configure Project to calculate the schedule from the Start Date forward, or from the Finish Date backward. Lab 1: Setting Up a Project Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule Students practice switching tasks between Manually Schedule and Auto Schedule modes. By switching modes, students learn the impact made on the project schedule and the individual tasks. Lab 1: Explore Task Modes Creating a Work Breakdown Structure Build and use summary and subordinate tasks. Understand and use milestones. Develop WBS Outlines. Assign completion criteria. Evaluate the WBS. Understand and use WBS templates. Lab 1: Manipulate a WBS Lab 2: Supporting the Project Plan Identifying Task Relationships Understand the different types of task relationships. Understand and use various methods to create relationships. Determine and display task sequence. Understand and use lag, lead, and delay. Understand the new feature of Task Paths. Lab 1: Display the sequence Defining Resources within Project Define resource types. Define individual resources that will be used on the project. Record the cost (s) of using each type of resource. Record the limit of availability for each type of resource by establishing a resource calendar and defining the maximum units of that resource. Lab 1: Resource Calendar and Availability Making Work Package Estimates Enter estimates for duration and costs for each task. Distinguish between task types and describe when each is appropriate. Describe the relationship between work, units, and duration. Describe the way Effort Driven scheduling is affected by work, units, and duration. Assign tasks to resources using the Team Planner view. Lab 1: Work, Duration and Labor Creating an Initial Schedule Calculate float and identify a project?s critical path. Understand and identify task constraints. Create milestones. Use the Task Inspector to troubleshoot the initial schedule. Lab 1: Calculating an Initial schedule Create a Resource Leveled Schedule Adjust a project schedule to account for limited people and other resources. View the overall cost and schedule of a project. Identify resources that have been over allocated for a project schedule. Use multiple ways to adjust tasks and assignments to remove over allocation for any resource. Lab 1: Resource Leveling Managing the Project Learn how to set a baseline. Lean how to enter and track project performance data. Learn how to apply different tracking methods. Learn how to perform a variance analysis on a project. Lab 1: The Baseline Lab 2: Baselining & Tracking Performance Lab 3: Variance Formatting Output and Printing Reports Print Views Formats Sorting Filtering Grouping Custom Fields Reporting Other File Formats Lab 1: Use the Grouping Feature Lab 2: Create Reports in Project Managing Multiple Projects Learn how to use common resources among multiple projects. Learn how to link tasks between multiple projects. Learn how to create a consolidated view of multiple projects. Lab 1: Identifying Over allocated Resources from a Resource Pool and Consolidated File Advanced Topics Learn how to customize the Ribbon and the Quick Access Toolbar. Learn how to customize WBS numbering. Learn the concepts of Formulas and Graphical indicators. Learn the purpose of the Global template and Organizer. Learn how to use Task Deadlines. Learn how to record a Macro. Lab 1: Recording a Macro in Project Summary Learn how to access the Office App Store. Additional course details: Nexus Humans 55205 Mastering Microsoft Project 2016 training program is a workshop that presents an invigorating mix of sessions, lessons, and masterclasses meticulously crafted to propel your learning expedition forward. This immersive bootcamp-style experience boasts interactive lectures, hands-on labs, and collaborative hackathons, all strategically designed to fortify fundamental concepts. Guided by seasoned coaches, each session offers priceless insights and practical skills crucial for honing your expertise. Whether you're stepping into the realm of professional skills or a seasoned professional, this comprehensive course ensures you're equipped with the knowledge and prowess necessary for success. While we feel this is the best course for the 55205 Mastering Microsoft Project 2016 course and one of our Top 10 we encourage you to read the course outline to make sure it is the right content for you. Additionally, private sessions, closed classes or dedicated events are available both live online and at our training centres in Dublin and London, as well as at your offices anywhere in the UK, Ireland or across EMEA.

Overview 1 day course to gain real insight into the Solvency 2 balance sheet dynamics, both under standard formula and our illustrative internal model Who the course is for Capital management / ALM / risk management staff within insurance company Investors in insurance company securities – equity, subordinated bonds, insurance-linked securities Salespeople covering insurance companies Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview Learn in detail about Exotic Options – Taxonomy, Barriers, and Baskets Who the course is for Fixed Income sales, traders, portfolio managers Bank Treasury Insurance Pension Fund ALM employees Central Bank and Government Funding managers Risk managers Auditors Accountants Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview This is a 2 day course on understanding credit markets converting credit derivatives, from plain vanilla credit default swaps through to structured credit derivatives involving correlation products such as nth to default baskets, index tranches, synthetic collateralized debt obligations and more. Gain insights into the corporate credit market dynamics, including the role of ratings agencies and the ratings process. Delve into the credit triangle, relating credit spreads to default probability (PD), exposure (EAD), and expected recovery (LGD). Learn about CDS indices (iTRAXX and CDX), their mechanics, sub-indices, tranching, correlation, and the motivation for tranched products. The course also includes counterparty risk in derivatives market where you learn how to managed and price Counterparty Credit Risk using real-world, practical examples Understand key definitions of exposure, including Mark-to-Market (MTM), Expected Exposure (EE), Expected Positive Exposure (EPE), Potential Future Exposure (PFE), Exposure at Default (EAD), and Expected Loss (EL) Explore the role of collateral and netting in managing counterparty risk, including the key features and mechanics of the Credit Support Annex (CSA) Briefly touch upon other XVA adjustments, including Margin Valuation Adjustment (MVA), Capital Valuation Adjustment (KVA), and Collateral Valuation Adjustment (CollVA). Who the course is for Credit traders and salespeople Structurers Asset managers ALM and treasury (Banks and Insurance Companies) Loan portfolio managers Product control, finance and internal audit Risk managers Risk controllers xVA desk IT Regulatory capital and reporting Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview Interest Rate Options are an essential part of the derivatives marketplace. This 3-Day programme will equip you to use, price, manage and evaluate interest rate options and related instruments. The course starts with a detailed review of option theory, from a practitioner’s viewpoint. Then we cover the key products in the rates world (caps/floors, swaptions, Bermudans) and their applications, plus the related products (such as CMS) that contain significant ’hidden’ optionality. We finish with a detailed look at the volatility surface in rates, and how we model vol dynamics (including a detailed examination of SABR). The programme includes extensive practical exercises using Excel spreadsheets for valuation and risk-management, which participants can take away for immediate implementation Who the course is for This course is designed for anyone who wishes to be able to price, use, market, manage or evaluate interest rate derivatives. Interest-rate sales / traders / structurers / quants IT Bank Treasury ALM Central Bank and Government Treasury Funding managers Insurance Investment managers Fixed Income portfolio managers Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview This two-day intensive course is ideal for finance professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in options trading and volatility management. The course will cover option pricing and risk management techniques. Exploring differences between physical and cash-settled options European versus American/Bermudan options, and the implications of deferred premiums. Examining the role of volatility in option pricing & Managing First-Generation Exotics. Who the course is for Derivative traders Quants and research analysts Fund managers, fund of funds Structured product teams Financial and valuation controllers Risk managers and regulators Bank and corporate treasury managers IT Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now

Overview 2 day applied course with comprehensive case studies covering both Standardized Approach (SA) and Internal Models Approach (IMA). This course is for anyone interested in understanding practical examples of how the sensitivities-based method is applied and how internal models for SES and DRC are built. Who the course is for Traders and heads of trading desks Market risk management and quant staff Regulators Capital management staff within ALM function Internal audit and finance staff Bank investors – shareholders and creditors Course Content To learn more about the day by day course content please click here To learn more about schedule, pricing & delivery options, book a meeting with a course specialist now