The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certification for Microsoft Project, Managing Projects was a certification that validated an IT professional’s skills and knowledge in using Microsoft Project to manage projects effectively.
Microsoft Project is a project management software that allows organizations to plan, track, and manage project tasks and resources. MCTS Microsoft Project, Managing Projects certified professionals were responsible for managing projects using Microsoft Project, including:
- Planning and scheduling projects: They used Microsoft Project to plan and schedule project tasks, create project timelines, and estimate project durations.
- Managing project resources: They managed project resources, including assigning resources to tasks, resolving resource conflicts, and managing resource availability.
- Tracking project progress: They tracked project progress using Microsoft Project, including updating project schedules, monitoring project costs, and managing project risks.
- Analyzing project data: They used Microsoft Project to analyze project data, including generating reports, creating custom views, and performing what-if analysis.
The MCTS Microsoft Project, Managing Projects certification was designed for project managers, team leads, and other IT professionals who were responsible for managing projects using Microsoft Project. However, it’s worth noting that the MCTS certification has been retired and is no longer available to earn. Microsoft now offers the Microsoft Certified: Project certification for project managers who want to demonstrate their expertise in managing projects using Microsoft Project and other project management tools.
