Excel Training with Gantt Charts

The Excel Training with Gantt Charts Course equips professionals with the skills to create, customise, and manage Gantt charts using Microsoft Excel. This course helps learners effectively plan, track, and visualise project timelines and progress.

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Overview

The Excel Training with Gantt Charts Course is designed to empower professionals with advanced Excel skills, enabling them to create and use Gantt charts for project planning and management. This course provides hands-on training in creating customised Gantt charts, managing project schedules, and tracking progress using Excel’s powerful features.

In today’s fast-paced business environment, effective project tracking is crucial. This course ensures learners can visually communicate timelines, monitor progress, and manage project resources efficiently. The training covers essential Excel functions, formatting techniques, and practical tips for building dynamic Gantt charts.

This 1-day course offered by MPES includes interactive sessions, real-world examples, and practical exercises, ensuring learners gain the confidence to create and manage Gantt charts effectively.

Course Objectives

Understand the fundamentals of Gantt charts and their importance in project management
Master Excel tools and functions required for creating Gantt charts
Learn to customise Gantt charts to meet specific project needs
Effectively track and update project progress using Excel features
Develop skills in managing timelines, resources, and dependencies
Gain insights into best practices for project visualisation and reporting

Upon completion, learners will have the expertise to create professional Gantt charts in Excel, enhancing their project management capabilities and communication skills.

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Develop your understanding of essential financial, business and management accounting techniques with ACCA Applied Knowledge. You'll learn basic business and management principles and the skills required of an accountant working in business.

Entry Requirements

Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course. However, basic familiarity with Excel is recommended.
Professional Experience: This course is ideal for professionals involved in project planning and management, but no prior project management experience is necessary.
Language Proficiency: A good command of English is recommended, as course materials and discussions are conducted in English.

Learning Outcomes

Develop Excel Expertise: Learn advanced Excel tools and functions for project management.
Master Gantt Chart Creation: Gain the skills to design and customise professional Gantt charts.
Enhance Project Tracking Skills: Learn to manage timelines, dependencies, and resources effectively.
Improve Communication Techniques: Build skills to visually communicate project progress with stakeholders.

Target Audience

The Excel Training with Gantt Charts Course is tailored for professionals aiming to enhance their project planning and management skills using Excel. Below are the individuals who will benefit from this course:

Project Managers
Team Leaders
Business Analysts
Operations Managers
Administrative Professionals
IT Professionals

Course content

Module 1: MS Excel Basics

Getting Started
Explore Window
Backstage
Entering Values
Move Around
Save Workbook
Worksheet
- Create Worksheet
- Copy Worksheet
- Hiding Worksheet
- Delete Worksheet

Module 2: Editing Worksheet

Data
- Insert Data
- Select Data
- Delete Data
- Move Data
Rows and Columns
Copy and Paste
Find and Replace
Spell Check
Zoom In-Out
Special Symbols
Insert Comments
Add Text Box

Module 3: Working with Formula

Creating Formulas
Copying Formulas
Formula Reference
Using Functions

Module 4: Excel Charts

Types of Advanced Charts
Advanced Charts in Brief
- Waterfall Chart
- Band Chart
- Gantt Chart
- Thermometer Chart
- Bullet Chart
- Funnel Chart
- Waffle Chart
- Step Chart
- Box and Whisker Chart
- Histogram
- Pareto Chart
- Organisation Chart
Methodology for Creating Advanced Excel Charts

Module 5: Advanced Excel - Gantt Chart

What is a Gantt Chart?
Advantages of Gantt Charts
Preparation of Data
Creating a Gantt Chart

Module 6: Make a Gantt Chart

Add Duration Data to the Chart
Add Task Description to the Gantt Chart in Excel
Transform the Bar Chart into an Excel Gantt Chart in Excel
Adjust the Number of Dates on Your Gantt Chart in Excel

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Have Questions? We’ve Got You

If you have any questions, we’re here to help. Find the answers you need in the MPES detailed FAQ section.

Q. Do I need prior Excel experience to take this course?

Basic Excel knowledge is recommended, but the course is designed to guide learners through all necessary Excel functions step-by-step.

Q. What topics are covered in this course?

The course covers creating, customising, and managing Gantt charts in Excel, including timeline management, resource tracking, and visual reporting.

Q. How will this course help me in my career?

This course enhances your ability to visually communicate project plans, track progress, and manage resources, making you more efficient and effective in project management roles.

Q. Is this course suitable for non-project managers?

Yes, this course is ideal for anyone involved in planning or coordinating tasks, including administrative professionals, team leaders, and analysts.

Q. Will I receive a certification upon completing the course?

Yes, learners will receive a course completion certificate, demonstrating their proficiency in using Excel for Gantt chart creation and project management.

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