Certificate Series Directory

Microsoft Project 2003/2007 Essentials

Level 100, Session 1: Microsoft Project & Project Management

• What Is Project Management?
• What Is a Project?
• Key Goals & Challenges Facing Projects
• Microsoft Project Fit into Project Management
• Running Microsoft Project for the first time
• Recommended defaults settings in Microsoft Project
• Create your first Microsoft Project Schedule

Level 200, Session 2: Working Effectively with Microsoft Project and Resources

• Adding resources to your project
  • Defining in Resource Sheet
  • Using split-screen views to manage task resource assignments
  • Split Screen Concept: Analysis! Explanation of Parent-Child screen relationship
  • Two Powerful Examples: Gantt/Task Form with Resource Work Detail use for resource assignments and Resource Allocation View and Details
• Key resource option settings you need to know and understand
• Resource Information: Cost Tab; and Change Working Time = Resource Calendar exceptions to the Base Calendar
• Project Information and the Project Start Date: Current Date versus Start Date; Schedule From: selections and ramifications; Project Statistics Quick check on state of the project
• Wrap up and Q&A

Level 300, Session 1: Communicating and Reporting with Microsoft Project

• Understanding Project Views, tables , filters and groups: Views, Tables, and Filters
• Creating stakeholder views and reports
• Using Predefined Reports: Text-based reports and visual reports
• Copy Picture to Office Wizard

Level 300, Session 2: Updating & Tracking with Microsoft Project

• Setting baselines
• Updating strategies and best practices
• Updating Percent Complete
• Actual Dates and Duration
• Actual Hours and Costs
• Comparing Results
• Taking Corrective Action
• Tips and Tricks to using Microsoft Project more efficiently
• Closing a Project
• Wrap up and Q&A

Recordings

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• Session 1: Microsoft Project and Project Management 
• Session 2: Working Effectively with Microsoft Project and Resources