Microsoft Project Level 1

Overview

Course duration: 2 days.

Microsoft Project is widely recognised as the software to use to manage and control your projects. This two-day introductory course provides an introduction on how to use it to create and manage a project plan.

This course is available in 2007 and 2010 versions. This course is run in partnership with 2e2 Training.

What will I learn?

At the completion of Microsoft Project Level 1 you should be able to:

• Apply project management concepts, start Project, open an existing project file, navigate different views, create and save a new project file, and use the Project Help features.
• Create a task list in Gantt Chart view by entering the task name and duration, modify the task list by inserting and deleting tasks, and create a Work Breakdown Structure.
• Create task relationships by linking, add predecessors and lead time to tasks, view task relationships, add recurring tasks, explore Network Diagram view and modify the task relationships in it, and use the Task Information dialog box.
• Use the Change Working Time dialog box to create a base calendar for the project, use the resource sheet to create a resource pool, assign resources to tasks, create task calendars, enter resource costs in Resource Sheet view, and use the Cost table in Gantt Chart view.
• Work with Calendar and form views, and create and modify tables.
• Use standard filters and AutoFilters, create an interactive filter, use pre-defined groups, create a custom group, and sort task and resource data.
• Display the critical path, edit effort-driven schedules, and resolve resource conflicts by identifying and adjusting resource over allocation.

What will it cover?

Getting started

• Project Management Concepts
• Exploring the Project window
• Working with project files
• Using Help

Working with tasks

• Creating a task list
• Modifying a task list
• Creating a Work Breakdown structure

Scheduling tasks

• Setting up task links
• Working in Network Diagram view
• Working with advanced task options

Managing Resources

• Creating base calendars
• Working with resources and calendars
• Working with resource costs

Working with views and tables

• Working with views
• Working with tables

Filtering, grouping and sorting

• Working with filters
• Working with groups
• Sorting tasks and resources

Finalising the task plan

• Finalising schedules
• Resolving resource conflicts

Further courses to consider

Microsoft Project Level 2