Certificate Series Directory
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“Essentials” Series by Version:
Microsoft Project 2003/2007 Essentials
Microsoft Project 2010 Essentials
Microsoft Project 2010 Desktop Essentials
Microsoft Project Server 2010 Introduction
Microsoft Project 2013 & Project Online Essentials
The Beginner’s Guide to Microsoft Project
Microsoft® Project 2016 Essentials
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Reporting & Scheduling Series:
Microsoft Project 2010 Scheduling Essentials
Microsoft Project 2010/2013 Proactive Scheduling
Microsoft Project 2007/2010 Reporting Essentials
Microsoft Project 2010/2013 Reporting Essentials
Forecast Scheduling with Project 2013
Scheduling with Microsoft Project
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Other Series:
Managing Projects with SharePoint
Project Portfolio Management Essentials
Managing a Resource-Constrained Project
Project Online & Project Server 2013 Workflows
Beyond Macros – Customizing Microsoft Project for Non-Techies
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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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