Course Description

This event is designed to familiarise you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project Professional so that you can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment.

Target Student

This event is designed for delegates who are responsible for managing projects in a work environment. This includes creating and maintaining project plans.

Pre-requisites

To ensure your success in this event, you should have basic project management knowledge and skills as well as basic PC skills. Exposure to Microsoft Office is advantageous.

You have an understanding of project management concepts, you may be responsible for creating and modifying project plans and you need a tool to manage your project plans. This event will teach you how to use Microsoft Project to effectively manage your project plans.

Performance-Based Objectives

• Start a Project
• Work with Calendars and Project Tasks and resources
• Deliver a Project Plan.

Course Content

Starting a Project

• Topic A: Project Management 101
• Topic B: Navigate and Customize the Project Interface
• Topic C: Add Tasks to a Project
• Topic D: Add Resources to a Project
• Topic E: Save a Project

Working with Project Calendars

• Topic A: Manage Project Time Frames
• Topic B: Change Working Time

Working with Project Tasks

• Topic A: Manage Project Tasks
• Topic B: Add Summary Tasks and Milestones

Working with Project Resources

• Topic A: Manage Project Resources
• Topic B: Allocate and Level Work Resources

Delivering a Project Plan

• Topic A: Print Project Views
• Topic B: Share Projects
• Topic C: Export Projects