The insider’s guide to being a Microsoft Project power user

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By STACKCOMMERCEMashable Deals2019-08-14 09:00:00 UTC

TL;DR: The Microsoft Project 2019 A to Z bundle is a set of online courses that are on sale for $29.99, a savings of $167

We all claim to be proficient in Microsoft’s big-name programs, but it’s actually some of its lesser-known programs that can catch a recruiter’s eye. For example, Microsoft Project. A tool within the Microsoft Suite, this well-regarded project management tool allows you to streamline project, resource, and portfolio management. With the tool handy, you’ll be able to help your team stay on track and be productive, as well as use its advanced analytics functions to best understand your business’s needs and important decisions. 

That being said, it isn’t as cut and dry of a platform as say Microsoft Word is. To best understand how to use it effectively and quickly (hey, time is money folks) the MS Project 2019 A to Z Bundle, which features two core courses on mastering the platform, ticks that box. 

During the first course, you’ll have access to 56 lectures and over eight hours of content to understand the basics of the platform and essentials of project management. This includes managing project costs, simplifying Gantt charts, and understanding how to set up baselines and interim plans. Once you’ve mastered the building blocks, you’ll move on to the second course, which focuses on more detailed knowledge of Microsoft Project, such as tracking and managing cost rate changes, understanding the requirements for earned value analysis, and being exposed to tips and tricks on project consolidation, resource sharing, and more. 

The goal by the end of the course is to feel like you can successfully use Microsoft Project to ensure your projects run smoothly from start to finish. And for just $29.99 (normally $197), we think it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind when it comes to project management and decision making.