May 19, Session I: Level 100 - Part I Microsoft Project & Project Management
1. What Is Project Management?
2. What Is a Project?
3. Key Goals & Challenges Facing Projects
4. Microsoft Project Fit into Project Management
5. Running Microsoft Project for the first time
6. Recommended defaults settings in Microsoft Project
7. Create your first Microsoft Project Schedule
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May 19, Session I: Level 200 - Part II Working effectively with Microsoft Project and resources
2. Adding resources to your project
a. Defining in Resource Sheet
Using split-screen views to manage task resource assignments
a. Split Screen Concept: Analysis! Explanation of Parent-Child screen relationship
b. Two Powerful Examples:
i. Gantt /Task Form w/ Resource Work Detail use for resource assignments
ii. Resource Allocation View and Details
4. Key resource option settings you need to know & understand
Resource Information
a. Cost Tab
b. Change Working Time = Resource Calendar exceptions to the Base Calendar
Project Information and the Project Start Date
a. Current Date VS Start Date
b. Schedule From: selections and ramifications
c. Project Statistics Quick check on state of the project.
6. Wrap Up Q&A
May 26, Session II: Level 300 - Part III Communicating & Reporting with Microsoft Project
1. Understanding Project Views, tables , filters and groups
a. Views
b. Tables
i. Finding Tables
ii. Applying Tables
c. Filters
i. Auto filtering
ii. Built-in Filters
Creating stakeholder views and reports
4. Using Predefined Reports
a. Text Based Reports
b. Visual Reports
5. Copy Picture to Office Wizard
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May 26, Session II: Level 300 - Updating & Tracking with Microsoft Project
1. Setting Baseline
2. Updating Strategies & Best Practices
3. Updating Percent Complete
4. Actual Dates & Duration
5. Actual Hours & Costs
6. Comparing Results
7. Taking Corrective Action
8. Tips & Tricks to using Microsoft Project more efficiently
9. Closing a Project
10. Wrap up and Q&A