HMS has been implementing enterprise project systems since its inception in 1984. We can assist you with all aspects of creating an enterprise project management environment using Microsoft Project and Project Server in as detailed or summary a role as you require. HMS can help with everything from evaluation of your current situation to installation and even help set up a Project Management Office (PMO).

 Microsoft Project Rapid Adoption Framework^TM
HMS Software has developed a deployment methodology for Microsoft Project that provides for a rapid deployment of the basic Microsoft epm Solution consistint of Microsoft Project and Projeft Server for mid-sized organizations. This methodology is based on Microsoft's EPM Adoption Framework which HMS also supports for large-scale deployments. The Rapid Adoption Framework delivers a production implementation of Project Server with a core team of up to 10 Project Managers trained in only 10 days.

 Proof of Concept of epm and Microsoft Project
HMS will assist you in a guided proof of concept to move forward with your implementation of enterprise project management and the use of Microsoft Project. Our analysts will facilitate interviews and guide your organization through determining appropriate objectives you will be able to realize in your evaluation of Project and Project Server and in the deployment of enterprise project management methodology.

 Pilot Project using Project
HMS personnel will assist with a pilot installation of Project Server in order to forward your evaluation of the system. We will install both Project and Project Server, train the pilot project personnel and assist you in configuring the system to match your requirements. We will assist with the definition of the global resource pool, customized enterprise fields, security roles and views.

 Integration with corporate systems
Whether it's your ERP financial system or other product systems, HMS can assist in integrating MS Project data to these systems. Our experience in integrating project systems into the enterprise stretches back to 1984.

 Installing and configuring Project Server for enterprise use
We can also assist your organization in the installation and implementation of one of MS Project's strongest aspects, Project Server, a collaborative tool for Microsoft Project environments that brings the enterprise together. We can assist with the definition of your system including resources, project portfolios and customized enterprise views as well as helping to define the enterprise project management processes

 Executive Training
Our executive level training for Microsoft Office Project starts with an overview of the executive impact in the project management process. Functional training focuses on Portfolio Analysis and Portfolio what-if modeling and is exclusively done through the Project Web Access interface

 Project Managers
This is our most comprehensive Microsoft Office Project training package. Over the 3 days, our senior instructor will focus on using both the Project Professional and Project Web Access interfaces. Lessons include aspects of planning, resource allocation and leveling, project tracking against a baseline, costing, an earned value overview, reporting, document and issue tracking and more. This course is designed for those who are already familiar with Microsoft Office Project and have a good grasp of project scheduling

 Team Members
Our training for team members focuses on the Project Web Access Interface. Team members are shown how to update projects through the web and how to access various information in the multiple views. Document and Issue tracking is also covered. Additional lessons cover e-mail, notification, the Home page, updating tasks and timesheets and submitting status reports.

 Resource Managers
In addition to our standard classes, HMS can provide training specifically designed for resource managers. The extensive resource management functionality now found through the Project Professional and Project Web Access interfaces provide a rich home for Resource Manager access to project data. Lesson plans for this course are custom designed based on individual requirements but cover: a resource overview, resource availability definitions, resource breakdown structures (RBS), skill scheduling, resource allocation, resource leveling and capacity planning at the portfolio level.

 Microsoft Project Administrators
In addition to our standard classes, HMS can provide customized training for Microsoft Office Project Administrators. Lesson plans for this course are custom designed for your requirements and can cover a wide range of topics including: system overview, system installation, the security model, maintenance procedures, creating new views and, interfacing with other systems.

 Microsoft Project Services Overview (pdf)