Microsoft Project Introduction

1 Day
Versions XP, 2003 and 2007

Course Description

This instructor-led, hands-on course teaches students the skills needed to manage projects. 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.

Prerequisites

In order to successfully complete this course, you should have a working knowledge of the Windows environment and a general understanding of project management concepts.

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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