Project – Part 1

Description

This course will familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so that you can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. You will develop the critical knowledge and skills you need to create a project plan with Project during the planning phase. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval.
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Additional Course Information

Schedule and Pricing

Target Audience
Pre-Requisites
  • Basic computer literacy
  • Basic PC operating system navigation skills
  • Basic Internet usage skills
  • Basic IP address knowledge
Objectives

In this course, you will be able to construct basic project plans using Microsoft Project. You will:

  • Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional.
  • Create a new project plan.
  • Add tasks to a project.
  • Manage task relationships within a project.
  • Manage project resources.
  • Finalize a project plan.
Course Delivery Modality
VILT
Duration in Hours
8
Credits Eligible
1
Course Vendor

Course Outline

1 - GETTING STARTED WITH MICROSOFT PROJECT

  • Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts
  • Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment

2 - DEFINING A PROJECT

  • Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File
  • Topic B: Set Project Plan Options
  • Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar

3 - ADDING PROJECT TASKS

  • Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
  • Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates

4 - MANAGING TASKS

  • Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Topic B: Define Task Relationships
  • Topic C: Schedule Tasks

5 - MANAGING PROJECT RESOURCES

  • Topic A: Add Resources to a Project
  • Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar
  • Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources
  • Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks
  • Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts

6 - FINALIZING A PROJECT PLAN

  • Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan
  • Topic B: Set a Baseline
  • Topic C: Share a Project Plan