Microsoft Project 2013 / 2010: Level 1
Microsoft Office Project helps you manage projects more efficiently than ever before so you can keep your business on track. Stay informed and control project work, schedules, and finances, keep project teams aligned, and be more productive through integration with familiar Microsoft Office system programs, powerful reporting, guided planning, and flexible tools.
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Duration: 2 Days
Objectives
- Understand the Project Screen
- Enter Project Information
- Use the Project Guide
- Enter a Task and Task Durations
- Create Recurring Tasks
- Set Task Deadlines and Constraints
- Assign a Task Calendar
- Create a Resource List
- Enter Costs Viewing Sorted Information
- Viewing Grouped Tasks and Resources
- Updating Tasks, Resources, and Costs
- Checking Duration, Work & Cost Variance
- Identify and Fix Project Trouble Spots
- Balancing Project Progress
Prerequisites
- A thorough understanding of the Windows operating environment
- Strong mouse and keyboard ability
Outline
Section 1 – The Fundamentals
Plan the Project
Understanding Project Management
What’s New in the Microsoft Project Database?
Understanding the Project Screen
Creating a New File
Using Project Templates
Entering Project Information
Set the Working Time Calendar
Correcting Spelling and Using Undo or Redo
Adjust the Timescale
Saving the Project File
Saving a Baseline Plan
Saving an Interim Plan
Using the Project Guide
Getting Help
Section 2 – Starting a Project
Creating a Project
Creating the Project Calendar
Creating Tasks
Editing Tasks
Setting Constraints
Viewing Tasks
Working with Tasks
Linking Tasks
Editing Tasks
Section 3 – Using Resources
Resource Basics
Editing Resources
Resources and Tasks
Resource Views
Resource Conflicts
Leveling Resources
Section 4 – Tracking Your Project
Setting a Project Baseline
Setting an Interim Plan
Setting the Critical Path
Completing Tasks
Working with Variances
Updating and Filtering Your Project
Tracking Progress
Section 5 – Printing and Viewing a Project
Basic Editing Tasks
Changing Your View
Using Page Setup
Printing a Project