Microsoft Project (2000, XP, 2003, 2007) (Level 1 / Intro)

Microsoft Project is a scheduling and planning tool for project managers. Project provides easy to use tools that enable a user to put together a project schedule and assign responsibilities.

Course Outline

Microsoft Project is a scheduling and planning tool for project managers. Project provides easy to use tools that enable a user to put together a project schedule and assign responsibilities.

Course Outline

GETTING STARTED

• Interface Overview
• Use the Project Guide Task Panes
• Use the Project Guide
• Open, Save, Switch and Close Project Files
• Getting Help in Project

STARTING A PROJECT

• Planning and Creating a Project
• Enter Project Information
• Set Working Time
• Create, Insert, Move and Delete Tasks
• Change Task Duration
• Work with Task Types
• Set Milestones
• Create Recurring, Sub and Summary Tasks
• Types of Constraints
• Create Constraints
• Set Deadlines

SCHEDULING A PROJECT

• Calendar Types
• Set Up and Create the Project Calendar
• Using Calendar View
• Adjust the Time Scale
• Set, Save, View and Clear Project Baseline
• Set, View and Clear an Interim Plan
• Understand the Critical Path
• Set, View and Shorten the Critical Path

PRINTING AND VIEWING A PROJECT

• Use Zoom and the View Bar
• Use Basic and Advanced Views
• Use Find
• Set Page Options
• Set Margins, Headers and Footers
• Modify the Legend
• View Settings
• Preview and Print Options
• Use the Project Guide to Print

FILE TASKS AND VIEWS

• Use File Properties
• Save Options
• Open and Create Templates
• Arrange and Split Windows
• Use Multiple Views
• View Tables
• Sort and Filter Information

USING RESOURCES

• The Work Units Duration Equation
• Create a Resource List
• Assign Work and Materials to a Resource
• Change Resource Calendars and Working Times
• Group and Remove Resources
• Assign Resources to Tasks
• Replace Resources
• Use Resource Views
• Resolve Resource Conflicts
• Use the Resource Management Toolbar
• Schedule Overtime
• Level Resources
• Resolve OverAllocations

 WORKING WITH TASKS

• Use the Task Views
• Task Indicators and Calendars
• Highlight Changes*
• Use the Task Drivers Pane
• Link and Unlink Tasks
• Use Lag and Lead Time
• Split, Overlap and Delay Tasks
• Assign Variable Units to a Task
• Organize Tasks into Phases
• Enter Completion Dates
• Update Start and Finish Dates
• Change Task Duration and Remaining Work
• Use the Variance Table
• Work and Cost Variances

CREATING REPORTS

• Create Pre-Defined and Custom Reports
• Creating Visual Reports*
• Create and Modify Report Templates
• Choose the OLAP Cube
• Use the Field Picker
• Save the Cube and Database
• Use the Copy Picture Copy Picture to Office Wizard
• Create a Report with the Project Guide
• Create a Report from Views Â

* Project 2007 Version only


*Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of our outlines as course information from our suppliers changes with each new revision. As a result this outline is subject to change without prior notice.

Additional Details

Pre-Requisites

A solid working knowledge of Windows and Basic MS Office Skills.

Certificates offered

Certificate of Completion

Cancellation Policy

There is no consequence if you cancel/reschedule this registration with a minimum of 10 business days notice prior to the first day of this course. Full payment is required if you cancel/reschedule this registration within the non-cancellation period of 10 business days prior to the first day of the course. Substitutions are welcome.

Map & Reviews

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Toronto Office
595 Bay Street, Suite 302
Po Box 178
Toronto, Ontario
Canada   M5G 2C2

Reviews

 

   

The course was initially scheduled for 2 days but due to instructor availability it was shortened to one day. I am very computer literate, work full time in an office, and go to business school in the evenings and it was a little tough to learn everything in one day because there was no time for practice. Yes it was useful to find out what the program is capable of, but since it was shortened there was no time for individual practicing or trying things out on your own. Next time the class would be much better suited for the initial 2 day class.

Reviewed by Melissa P. 2012

   

Handouts were in pdf however, the screens were not big enough to open two files (handout and Project file) together and we had to toggle a lot. It was very annoying. Either give paper handouts or much bigger screens or two screens per student.

Reviewed by Micheline A. 2011

   

no, everything is ok

Reviewed by Ghassan A. 2011

   

It was unfortunate that the local instructor was not available and I had to call in remotely to a class in Toronto. I did have the instructor screen available and I liked that. The first part of the course was helpful as the instructor moved through the functionality of MS Project and we could follow along on our own screen. I learned a lot about functionality with this instructor led demonstration, and the ability to follow along on my computer was great! I did find that after the first demonstration, a lot of time was spent working independantly, with the instructor available for questions. I thought there should have been more instructor led demonstration, perhaps one on our own, followed by another instructor led example. I didn't like spending well over 50% of the course time practicing on my own. If this is how all classes are run, I would not take another one, nor recommend this class.

Reviewed by Bev P. 2011