Microsoft Project Introduction

1 Day
Versions 2003 and 2007 (View Version 2010 Agenda)

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on 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 (Microsoft Project) to manage those project plans. This course is intended for beginner or self-taught users of Microsoft Project 2003 or 2007. In this course, you will create a project plan file containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan.

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Explore the Microsoft Project 2007 Environment

Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Creating a Project Plan

Create a New Project Plan

Assign a Project Calendar

Add Tasks to the Project Plan

Enter the Task Duration Estimates

Add Resources in the Project Plan

Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

Outline Tasks

Add a Recurring Task

Link Dependent Tasks

Set a Constraint to a Task

Set a Task Deadline

Add Notes to a Task

Managing Resources in a Project Plan

Create a Resource Calendar

Assign Resources to Tasks

Assign Additional Resources to a Task

Enter Costs for Resources

Enter Values for Budget Resources

Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalizing the Project Plan

Display the Critical Path

Shorten the Project Duration

Set a Baseline

Print a Project Summary Report

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