Microsoft Project (Level 1)
DURATION: 1 DAY
Course Overview
You will create and manage a project schedule using Microsoft® Project 2013
Target Audience
This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.
Prerequisites
Students enrolling in this class should have the following:
- A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts. Courses that help fulfil this requirement include Project Management Fundamentals (second edition).
- Basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system. Courses that help fulfil this requirement include Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™: Level 1 or Microsoft®: Level 1.
Course Outline
Module 1: Getting started
- Project management concepts
- The project windows
- Project files
Module 2: Tasks
- Creating a task list
- Modifying a task list
- The work breakdown structure
Module 3: Task scheduling
- Task links
- Task relationships
- Task options
Module 4: Resource management
- The base calendar
- Resources and calendars
- Project costs
Module 5: Views and tables
- Working with views
- Working with tables
Module 6: Filters, groups and sorting
- Filters
- Groups
- Sorting tasks and resources
Module 7: Finalising the task plan
- Finalizing schedules
- Handling resource conflicts