- course id
- M-PROJ03L1
- duration
- 1 day(s)
- Aimed At
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Professionals and managers who have an understanding of the project management techniques and wish to learn how to use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003 as a tool for project planning and management.
- Prerequisites
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- Windows XP Professional: Level 1 (1 day(s), M-WINXPL1)
- Microsoft Office Word 2003: Level 1 (1 day(s), M-WORD03L1)
- Microsoft Office Excel 2003: Level 1 (1 day(s), M-EXCEL03L1)
- Project Management Workshop (2 day(s), PROJMGT2)
You should be familiar with the concepts and methods of project management as well as the Windows operating system. Knowledge of MS Word and Excel will also be helpful, though not required.
- Course in a Nutshell
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Microsoft Project is a widely used application for managing projects. In this course, you will acquire the skills critical to creating and modifying project plans using MS Project.
You will learn how to create a project plan file containing tasks, organize those tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan. In short, you’ll learn all that’s needed to get going with MS Project.
- Customize It!
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Customize this course to your specific background and job requirements at little-to-no additional cost. We’ll tailor the topics included in the course, the emphasis each topic receives, the pace of coverage, and the choice of hands-on exercises to suit your particular needs. If you have an interest in a particular area, let us know, so we can be sure to address it.
If you are new to project management, combine this course with our two- or four-day course on project management. Ask us for the “combo” discount.
- Learn How To
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Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to:
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Create a project plan file and enter task information.
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Create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
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Assign project resources.
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Finalize the project plan file.
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- Course Outline
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- Lesson 1: Creating a Project Plan File
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Topic 1A: Create a Project Plan File
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Topic 1B: Create and Assign a Project Calendar
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Topic 1C: Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
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Topic 1D: Add a Project Summary Task
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Topic 1E: Add a Recurring Task
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Topic 1F: Enter Task Duration Estimates
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Lesson 2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
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Topic 2A: Outline Tasks
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Topic 2B: Link Dependent Tasks
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Topic 2C: Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
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Topic 2D: Constrain Tasks
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Topic 2E: Set a Task Deadline
- Lesson 3: Creating and Assigning Resources
- Topic 3A: Create Resources
- Topic 3B: Create a Resource Calendar
- Topic 3C: Assign Resources
- Topic 3D: Assign Additional Resources to a Task
- Topic 3E: Resolve Resource Conflict
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Lesson 4: Finalizing the Project Plan
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Topic 4A: View the Critical Path
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Topic 4B: Shorten the Project Duration
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Topic 4C: Set a Baseline
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Topic 4D: Display Project Summary Information
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