ACLM Institute of Professional Studies

Project Management

Project Management Training and Certifications

02 MonthsOnline / OfflineAdvancedACLM CertificationACLM Certification

Project Management with Microsoft Project

COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Overview

ACLM Institute of Professional Studies presents a 02-month Advanced Project Management course focused on applying project management techniques through Microsoft Project. The programme is designed for students and professionals seeking structured, practical learning in project planning, scheduling, resource coordination, monitoring, reporting and implementation. Training is delivered through live instructor-led one-to-one sessions in Online / Offline modes, supported by notes, assignments and projects. Offline training is available in Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for learners in India and international markets. The course fee is INR 25,000.

WHY THIS COURSE

Why Learn This Course?

Effective project management requires more than understanding concepts; it requires the ability to convert project objectives into an organised, measurable and manageable plan. This course helps learners strengthen their project management techniques and implementation skills while using Microsoft Project for practical planning and control. The live one-to-one format supports focused guidance, practice and feedback throughout the programme.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

What You Will Learn

Project management principles, terminology and the project life cycle
Project objectives, scope definition and deliverable identification
Work breakdown structures and activity sequencing
Project scheduling and milestone planning using Microsoft Project
Task relationships, dependencies, constraints and calendars
Resource planning, allocation and workload review
Baseline planning and schedule comparison
Project monitoring, progress updates and variance review
Project documentation, status reporting and stakeholder communication
Practical project implementation using structured project management techniques

SKILLS

Skills You Will Gain

Create a structured project plan from defined objectives and deliverables
Break project scope into manageable activities and work packages
Build task dependencies, milestones and schedules in Microsoft Project
Assign and review project resources
Set a project baseline and compare planned versus actual progress
Identify schedule and resource-related issues through project monitoring
Prepare clear project status information and basic management reports
Apply project management techniques to practical implementation scenarios

WHO SHOULD JOIN

Who Should Join?

Students and professionals who want advanced, practical training in project management using Microsoft Project. The programme is suitable for learners who already understand the basics of project management and want to improve their planning, scheduling, monitoring and implementation capability.

PREREQUISITES

Prerequisites

Basics of Project Management. Familiarity with general computer operations is useful for working with Microsoft Project.

TRAINING APPROACH

Training Methodology

Instructor-led, live one-to-one training delivered through Online / Offline modes. The course includes guided demonstrations, practical exercises, notes, assignments and projects. Learners work progressively from project definition and planning to scheduling, resource coordination, monitoring, reporting and final project implementation.

CURRICULUM

Detailed Course Syllabus

Module	Topics / Lessons
Module 1: Project Management Foundations and Project Definition Establish a common project management framework and translate a project requirement into clear objectives, scope and deliverables.	Project Management Framework — Review project characteristics, project management terminology, project life-cycle stages and the relationship between objectives, deliverables and activities. 45 min Project Objectives, Scope and Deliverables — Define project objectives, identify boundaries and convert requirements into measurable deliverables. 50 min Stakeholders, Roles and Project Documentation — Identify key stakeholders, clarify responsibilities and introduce the core documents used to organise project work. 45 min Practical Exercise: Project Brief — Prepare a project brief with objectives, assumptions, exclusions, deliverables and initial success measures. 60 min
Module 2: Work Breakdown Structure and Activity Planning Convert project scope into a logical work structure that can be scheduled, assigned and monitored.	Work Breakdown Structure Concepts — Understand work packages, decomposition and the relationship between scope, deliverables and project activities. 50 min Activity Identification and Sequencing — Identify activities, define logical order and document relationships between predecessor and successor tasks. 55 min Milestones, Dependencies and Constraints — Use milestones, dependencies and constraints to represent important project events and planning conditions. 55 min Practical Exercise: WBS and Activity Register — Develop a work breakdown structure, activity register, milestone list and dependency map for a sample project. 60 min
Module 3: Microsoft Project Essentials Build the planned project structure in Microsoft Project and configure the basic project environment for effective scheduling.	Microsoft Project Workspace and Project Setup — Navigate the working environment and set up a project with appropriate project information and planning settings. 45 min Entering Tasks, Summary Tasks and Milestones — Create a task hierarchy, enter activities, organise summary tasks and mark key milestones. 55 min Task Relationships and Schedule Logic — Apply task links and review how dependencies influence the project schedule. 60 min Calendars, Constraints and Scheduling Review — Apply calendars, review constraints and inspect the schedule for logical consistency. 60 min
Module 4: Resource Planning and Project Baseline Plan project resources and establish a reference point for later monitoring and comparison.	Resource Types and Resource Assignment — Identify project resources, enter resource information and assign resources to appropriate activities. 50 min Resource Availability and Workload Review — Review resource requirements, identify potential workload issues and make planning adjustments. 55 min Cost and Effort Considerations — Introduce the use of effort and cost-related information for project planning and review, where applicable to the project exercise. 45 min Baseline Creation and Plan Validation — Validate the planned schedule and save a project baseline for progress comparison. 55 min
Module 5: Project Monitoring, Control and Reporting Learn how to review project progress, identify deviations and communicate project status using structured information.	Progress Updating and Actual Information — Record progress information and update project activities using a consistent review approach. 55 min Planned Versus Actual Review — Compare the baseline with current project information and identify schedule or resource variances. 60 min Project Views and Management Reports — Use relevant Microsoft Project views and reporting outputs to present useful project information. 55 min Status Communication and Corrective Actions — Prepare a project status summary and define practical follow-up actions for identified issues. 50 min
Module 6: Integrated Project Implementation and Assessment Bring the course techniques together in an end-to-end project assignment supported by instructor feedback and structured review.	Integrated Project Planning — Select or receive a project brief and develop the scope, deliverables, WBS, activities and milestones. 60 min Integrated Schedule and Resource Build — Create the project schedule in Microsoft Project, apply dependencies, assign resources and establish a baseline. 70 min Monitoring and Project Review — Update the project, review progress and prepare status information based on the project scenario. 60 min Project Presentation and Feedback — Present the completed project work, explain planning decisions and incorporate instructor feedback into the final submission. 60 min

HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE

Practical Projects

Project Plan Development — Create a complete project plan from a defined project brief, including objectives, scope, deliverables, work breakdown structure, activities and milestones. Tools: Microsoft Project and ACLM project notes
Schedule and Resource Planning Exercise — Build a practical project schedule, establish task relationships, apply calendars, assign resources and review the resulting workload and timeline. Tools: Microsoft Project
Project Monitoring and Status Reporting — Update project progress against a baseline, review schedule variances and prepare a concise project status report for management review. Tools: Microsoft Project and structured reporting templates
End-to-End Project Management Implementation — Complete an integrated project management assignment covering scope breakdown, scheduling, resource planning, monitoring, documentation and final presentation of project outcomes. Tools: Microsoft Project, assignments and project documentation

CAREER APPLICATION

Career Opportunities

The skills covered in this course can support project-related responsibilities in areas such as project coordination, project planning, project administration, scheduling, implementation support and project reporting. The course is intended to strengthen practical capability; employment, placement and salary outcomes are not guaranteed by ACLM Institute of Professional Studies.

CERTIFICATION

Certification

Successful course participants receive an ACLM Certificate of Participation. Certification availability is subject to the course terms and completion requirements communicated by ACLM Institute of Professional Studies.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the duration of the ACLM Project Management course?

The course duration is 02 Months.

Who can join this course?

The course is intended for students and professionals who want advanced, practical Project Management training using Microsoft Project.

What prerequisite is required?

Learners should have basics of project management before starting the course.

Which tool is covered in the training?

The course focuses on Project Management using Microsoft Project.

Is the training available online and offline?

Yes. Training is available in Online / Offline modes. Offline training locations are Greater Noida West, Greater Noida, Noida, Ghaziabad and Delhi NCR. Online learning is available for India and international markets.

What is the training format?

The course uses instructor-led, live one-to-one training supported by notes, assignments and projects.

Is recorded training provided?

No. The supplied course details specify live training and do not include recorded training.

Will I receive a certificate?

Certification is available. Participants receive an ACLM Certificate of Participation, subject to the applicable course completion requirements.

What practical work is included?

Learners work on project planning, WBS development, Microsoft Project scheduling, resource planning, baseline creation, monitoring, status reporting and an end-to-end project implementation assignment.

What is the course fee?

The listed course fee is INR 25,000.

What is the official course URL?

The official public URL is /project-management-training.html.

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