Introduction to Microsoft Project

1 Day, 9:00-4:00

Course Overview

This instructor-led, hands-on course is designed for users who have an understanding of project management concepts, who are responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who need a tool (Microsoft Project) to manage those project plans more efficiently. This course is intended for beginner or self‐taught users of Microsoft Project.

Course Objectives

Create a new project plan and build task list
Organize tasks in a work breakdown structure and set task relationships
Setup and assign resources to tasks
Use and customize Gantt View
Set the plan baseline and begin tracking progress

Course Outline

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Explore the Project User Interface
The Start Screen
Methods for Creating New Projects
Save a Project
Manage Files and Set Options in Backstage View
Create a New Plan as a Blank Project
Create a New Plan Based on Another Plan or Template
Work with Schedule Details
Gantt Chart and Timeline View
View Reports

Starting a New Project Plan

Create a New Plan and Set the Start Date
Project Start and Finish Dates
Current Date
Base Calendars
Set Nonworking Days in the Project Calendar
Set Specific Dates as Nonworking
Set up Recurring Nonworking Times and Custom Work Weeks
Enter Project Properties

Building a Task List

Create Tasks
Insert and Delete Tasks within a Task List
Enter Task Durations and Milestones
Create Summary Tasks
Link Tasks to Create Dependencies
Task Relationships
Work with Manual and Automatic Scheduling
Document Task Information
Add a Note to a Task
Add a Hyperlink to a Task

Setting Up Resources

Set up Work Resources
Enter the Maximum Capacity for Work Resources
Adjust Working Time in a Resource Calendar
Set Up Cost Resources
Document Resources by Using Notes

Assigning Resources to Tasks

Understand Effort Driven Scheduling
Assign Cost Resources to Tasks

Formatting and Sharing the Plan

Customize the Gantt View
Add Tasks to Timeline View
Copy Views and Reports

Tracking Progress

Save a Baseline
Enter Task Completion Percentage

Cost and Delivery Format Options

We offer the above listed class on our public schedule and as a private group class in the following delivery formats:

Public Class: Live Virtual
Per student	$375

Private Group Class: Live Virtual
1-4 students	$950
5-8 students	$1400
9-12 students*	$1600
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Class: At Your Location
1-4 students	$1200
5-8 students	$1650
9-12 students*	$1850
*$100 per additional student

Private Group Training

Private group classes are cost effective when you have a group of students who need the same course. Volume discounts of 5% to 20% are available when five or more training days are scheduled. For classes conducted at your location, you are responsible for the classroom setup which should include:

A computer for each student (with the appropriate software installed), and
An instructor workstation connected to a visual display (e.g., projector, smartboard, etc.).

Customization

Softek can easily customize a training course that covers the specific topics you require and integrate examples relevant to your work environment. Course customization is billed at $150 per hour and covers time needed to meet, discuss, prepare, and incorporate any specific examples into the training program. Once we have a better idea of what you have in mind, we will be glad to provide a specific price quote for the customization.

Why Choose Softek?

Live, virtual or in-person training
Instructors with 15+ years of experience
Detailed training guide
Certificate of completion
Money-back guarantee