Project 2007: Introduction for Beginners (1 day)

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Course Overview

Microsoft Project has long been recognised as a leader in the world of project management software. Those who possess strong Microsoft Project training can enjoy a number of important competitive advantages, including better job security, greater job opportunities, higher salaries and greater respect in the workplace.

This Microsoft Project training course, can be a real boon as well to project managers, business executive, administrative personnel and others whose jobs require them to possess strong project management and project planning skills. This one day course aims to introduce the delegate to MS Project and use the skills and knowledge gained, to become an invaluable asset to any business

Audience

Anybody that wishes to gain an understanding of MS Project 2007.

Skills Gained

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• explore the Microsoft Office Project environment and the various views in which you can survey a project file.
• create a new project plan.
• manage tasks by organising them and setting task relationships.
• manage resources for a project.
• finalise the project plan.

Prerequisites

The following would be helpful, but are not required:

• A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Students should have the following:

• An understanding of project management concepts.
• Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either Windows XP or Windows Vista.

Course Outline

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

• Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2007 Environment
• Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan

• Topic 2A: Create a New Project Plan
• Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
• Topic 2C: Add Tasks to the Project Plan
• Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates
• Topic 2E: Add Resources in the Project Plan

Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

• Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
• Topic 3B: Add a Recurring Task
• Topic 3C: Link Dependant Tasks
• Topic 3D: Set a Constraint to a Task
• Topic 3E: Set a Task Deadline
• Topic 3F: Add Notes to a Task

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

• Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
• Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
• Topic 4C: Assign Additional Resources to a Task
• Topic 4D: Enter Costs for Resources
• Topic 4E: Enter Values for Budget Resources
• Topic 4F: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 5: Finalising the Project Plan

• Topic 5A: Display the Critical Path
• Topic 5B: Shorten the Project Duration
• Topic 5C: Set a Baseline
• Topic 5D: Print a Project Summary Report

Project 2007: Introduction for Beginners (1 day) / PROJ07L1