Description
(Overview:
Learn essential skills necessary to use Microsoft Project software to create and manage a project plan, including assigning tasks, setting deadlines, resolving resource conflicts, updating project plans, and creating reports.
Prerequisite(s):
Project Management Fundamentals
Audience:
This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Project management concepts
- The Project window
- Project files
- The Help window
Lesson 2: Tasks
- Creating a task list
- Modifying a task list
- The Work Breakdown Structure
Lesson 3: Task scheduling
- Task links
- Task relationships
- Task options
Lesson 4: Resource management
- The base calendar
- Resources and calendars
- Project costs
Lesson 5: Views and tables
- Working with views
- Working with tables
Lesson 6: Filters, groups, and sorting
- Filters
- Groups
- Sorting tasks and resources
Lesson 7: Finalizing the task plan
- Finalizing schedules
- Handling resource conflicts
Lesson 8: Using templates and importing data
- Working with templates
- Creating projects from other programs
Lesson 9: Managing a project
- Setting baselines
- Updating an active project
- Monitoring progress
Lesson 10: Analyzing and adjusting the plan
- Analyzing the plan
- Delays and conflicts
- Team Planner view
Lesson 11: Working with reports
- Standard reports
- Visual reports
Lesson 12: Customizing Project
- Custom views
- Macros
- Gantt chart formatting
- Custom fields
Lesson 13: Managing multiple projects
- Consolidating and sharing projects
- Sharing resources among projects
Lesson 14: Exchanging project information
- Collaboration
- Hyperlinks
- Exporting to Office applications
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