Ms Project Beginner PR-030

Course Overview

To plan and manage simple projects and print reports.

Prerequisites

Microsoft Project Beginner Microsoft Office: An asset.

Syllabus

Basic concepts:

• Using a computer to manage a project;
• Why use MS Project;
• Starting MS Project;
• Using the ribbon;
• Understanding the organization of tabs;
• Accessing menu shortcuts;
• Displaying dialogue boxes;
• Customizing the ribbon Adding tabs;
• Adding commands;
• Customizing the Quick Access toolbar;
• Managing files using the File tab;
• Managing templates;
• Managing print settings and preview;
• Managing the saving of files (format DF/XPS) Setting options;
• Working with the task manager;
• Using the mouse;
• Using the keyboard;
• Using the Help feature.

Setting up a project:

• Creating a project;
• Analyzing project information;
• Selecting environment options;
• Using calendars;
• Determining the work schedule;
• Working with multiple windows;
• Closing projects and the application.

Managing a project:

• Opening a project;
• Saving and updating a project;
• Setting up a workspace;
• Working with multiple windows;
• Closing projects and the application.

Managing tasks:

• Entering tasks in the Gantt chart:
  • Setting task duration and work;
  • Viewing task information;
  • Working in outline mode;
  • Creating a milestone;
  • Creating a recurring task;
  • Linking tasks;
  • Modifying, reviewing and deleting links;
  • Splitting tasks;
  • Applying constraints to tasks.

Managing resources:

• Entering resources;
• Analyzing resource information;
• Sorting the resource list.

Managing the equation:

• Discovering the work, duration and effort equation;
• Defining task types;
• Analyzing the effort-driven option.

Assigning resources:

• Assigning resources to tasks;
• Discovering the graphics option;
• Analyzing the work contour;
• Analyzing the assignment information;
• Analyzing the impact of modifying the equation;
• Analyzing the change priority table.

Managing conflicts:

• Controlling the overallocation of resources.

Managing costs:

• Assigning a wage rate to resources;
• Determining fixed costs;
• Displaying the different costs;
• Controlling costs.

Project follow-up:

• Saving the baseline;
• Viewing actual work;
• Tracking a project manually;
• Analyzing the critical path.

Printing a project:

• Page layout of a project;
• Print previewing a project;
• Printing a project;
• Defining report types.