Microsoft Project Introduction

1 Day
Versions 2003 and 2007

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.

Creating a Project Plan File

Create a Project Plan File

Create and Assign a Project Calendar

Add Tasks to the Project Plan File

Add a Project Summary Task

Add a Recurring Task

Enter Task Duration Estimates

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

Outline Tasks

Link Dependent Tasks

Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File

Constrain Tasks

Set a Task Deadline

Creating and Assigning Resources

Create Resources

Create a Resource Calendar

Assign Resources

Assign Additional Resources to a Task

Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalizing the Project Plan

View the Critical Path

Shorten the Project Duration

Set a Baseline

Display Project Summary Information

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