Microsoft Project for the Web Practice Exam

Microsoft Project for the Web Practice Exam

Microsoft Project for the Web is an online tool that helps people and teams plan and manage their work from anywhere using a web browser. It’s designed to be easy to use, allowing users to create project plans, assign tasks, set deadlines, and track progress without needing to install special software. It’s perfect for teams who want to stay organized and collaborate in real-time.

With its clean and modern interface, Microsoft Project for the Web makes it simple to visualize who is doing what and when. It integrates well with other Microsoft tools like Teams and Outlook, helping everyone stay connected. Whether you're working on a small team project or a larger business goal, it keeps everything in one place and easy to follow.

Who should take the Exam?

This exam is ideal for:

• Project managers seeking modern tools
• Team leads and department heads
• Microsoft 365 users managing small to mid-size projects
• Agile and hybrid team coordinators
• Functional managers overseeing cross-team initiatives
• Business analysts and project coordinators
• Professionals transitioning from spreadsheets to dedicated PM tools
• Newcomers to project management tools

Skills Required

• Familiarity with Microsoft 365 tools (Teams, Outlook, Excel)
• Basic understanding of project lifecycle stages
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks
• Willingness to adapt to visual planning tools
• No coding or technical background required

Knowledge Gained

• Building and managing projects in Project for the Web
• Visualizing tasks through grid, board, and timeline views
• Creating task dependencies and tracking status
• Using Microsoft Teams for project collaboration
• Leveraging Power BI for project reporting
• Integrating with Power Automate for workflow automation
• Managing multiple projects within an organization

Course Outline

The Microsoft Project for the Web Exam covers the following topics -

1. Getting Started with Project for the Web

• Introduction to the tool and interface
• Accessing via Microsoft 365
• Understanding key terms: tasks, projects, dependencies

2. Creating and Managing Projects

• Starting a new project
• Organizing tasks and milestones
• Assigning ownership and roles

3. Task Planning and Scheduling

• Using Grid View to build task lists
• Applying dependencies and durations
• Switching to Timeline and Board views

4. Collaboration and Communication

• Sharing projects with team members
• Commenting and file attachments
• Real-time updates and notifications

5. Reporting and Progress Tracking

• Monitoring task completion
• Setting and using custom fields
• Tracking timelines and changes

6. Integration with Microsoft 365

• Linking with Microsoft Teams
• Connecting with Outlook and SharePoint
• Power BI dashboards for project analytics

7. Automation and Customization

• Using Power Automate for task workflows
• Building custom project templates
• Automating reminders and status changes

8. Managing Multiple Projects

• Working with project portfolios
• Resource management basics
• Grouping and sorting tasks across projects