130157 - Project Complete
Duration:
2 Days
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
You will create a project plan 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.
Prerequisites:
- An understanding of project management concepts.
- Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either Windows XP or Windows Vista.
The following would be helpful, but are not required:
- Project Management Fundamentals Part 1 and 2
- Harvard Manage Mentor: Project Management
- A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Explore the Microsoft Project 2007 Environment
- Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views
Lesson 2: 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
Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan
- Outline Tasks
- Add a Recurring Task
- Link Dependant Tasks
- Set a Constraint to a Task
- Set a Task Deadline
- Add Notes to a Task
Lesson 4: 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
Lesson 5: Finalizing the Project Plan
- Display the Critical Path
- Shorten the Project Duration
- Set a Baseline
- Print a Project Summary Report
Day 2
Elements of this syllabus are subject to change.
You will exchange project plan data with other applications, update project plans, create visual reports, and reuse project plan information.
Prerequisites:
- An understanding of project management concepts.
- Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either Windows XP or Windows Vista.
The following would be helpful, but are not required:
- Project Management Fundamentals Part 1 and 2
- Harvard Manage Mentor: Project Management
- A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
Outline:
Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications
- Import Project Information
- Export Project Plan Data into Excel
- Copy a Picture of the Project Plan Information
Lesson 2: Updating a Project Plan
- Enter Task Progress
- Enter Overtime Work
- Split a Task
- Reschedule a Task
- Filter Tasks
- Set an Interim Plan
- Create a Custom Table
- Create a Custom Report
Lesson 3: Managing Project Costs
- Update Cost Rate Tables
- Group Costs
- Link Documents to a Project Plan
Lesson 4: Reporting Project Data Visually
- Create a Visual Report
- Customize a Visual Report
- Create a Visual Report Template
Lesson 5: Reusing Project Plan Information
- Create a Project Plan Template
- Create a Custom View
- Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans
- Share Resources
- Create a Master Project
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