Mastt Learning Pathway: Complete Guide

Objective

This learning pathway will help you:

• Navigate the Mastt platform confidently
• Master essential project management modules
• Learn advanced features for comprehensive project control
• Develop skills for program-level management

Prerequisites

• A Mastt account with appropriate access permissions
• Basic understanding of project management concepts
• Specific project data to work with as you learn

The Complete Mastt Learning Pathway

Getting Started

1. Navigating Mastt: A Comprehensive Guide for New Users

• Understanding the Mastt Projects page
• Moving between projects and modules
• Using three-dot menus for actions
• Finding help resources
• Mastering navigation techniques

Core Modules

1. Building Powerful Dashboards in Mastt

• Creating customized dashboards
• Adding and configuring tiles
• Organizing dashboard layouts
• Exporting reports

2. Managing Project Schedules in Mastt

• Importing schedules from Microsoft Project or Primavera
• Creating and editing activities
• Visualizing schedules with different views
• Tracking progress and delays

3. Managing Project Risks in Mastt

• Creating structured risk entries
• Rating risks pre- and post-treatment
• Integrating risks with cost forecasting
• Visualizing the risk matrix

Financial Management

1. Cost Module Overview in Mastt

• Understanding the hierarchical financial structure
• Interpreting key financial columns
• Adding and managing financial elements
• Customizing financial views

2. Managing Budgets in Mastt

• Creating budget hierarchies
• Setting up sub-budgets
• Transferring funds between budgets
• Adding and removing project funds

3. Managing Contracts in Mastt

• Creating contracts with standardized terms
• Structuring contracts with sections
• Linking contracts to budgets
• Importing data from Excel

4. Managing Variations in Mastt

• Creating and categorizing variations
• Managing variation approval workflows
• Recording preliminary and approved amounts
• Tracking time extensions

5. Managing Forecasts in Mastt

• Creating different types of forecasts
• Managing contingencies
• Understanding forecast financial impacts
• Handling forecast closure

6. Managing Payments in Mastt

• Creating and processing payments
• Managing approval workflows
• Recording retention
• Generating payment documentation

Advanced Features

1. Managing Cash Flow in Mastt

• Creating cash flow projections
• Choosing between budget and line-item forecasting
• Tracking actual versus forecast spending
• Closing financial periods

2. Using the Audit Log and Advanced Features in Mastt

• Tracking changes with the Audit Log
• Creating project snapshots
• Configuring project settings
• Managing user access

3. Managing Programs in Mastt

• Understanding program structure
• Using program dashboards
• Managing program-level risks
• Closing periods across multiple projects

Recommended Learning Path

For New Users

We recommend following the pathway in sequence, starting with basic navigation and progressively building your knowledge through the core modules.

For Experienced Users

If you're already familiar with Mastt basics, you may want to focus on specific areas:

• Project Managers: Focus on Dashboards, Schedules, and Risks (articles 3-5)
• Financial Controllers: Focus on Cost, Budgets, Contracts, and Payments (articles 6-11)
• Program Managers: Focus on Programs and Advanced Features (articles 12-14)

Learning Resources

Each article in this pathway includes:

• Clear step-by-step instructions
• Common pitfalls and solutions
• Video walkthroughs for visual learners
• Practical tips for implementation

Next Steps

Once you've completed this learning pathway, consider:

• Setting up a test project to practice your new skills
• Exploring the Mastt Help Docs for additional information
• Reaching out to Mastt Support for specific questions
• Sharing your knowledge with colleagues to establish consistent practices