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Microsoft Project 2010 [Online]

Microsoft Project 2010 [Online]

This comprehensive course teaches the commands and features of Microsoft Project 2010. Students will learn how to start a project, work with project calendars, tasks and resources and deliver a project plan. Students will also learn about managing the project environment, managing task structures, generating project views and producing project reports. Students will also learn how to communicate project information by using Project Server 2010 and how to integrate Project data with other Office applications.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This course is intended for those who are (or will be) using Microsoft Project 2010 to build and manage project plans or who are reporting progress against such plans.

PREREQUISITE

There is no formal prerequisite for this course; however, familiarity with project scheduling basics is recommended.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

COURSE INTRODUCTION
  • Course Introduction

UNIT 01 - GETTING STARTED

  • Topic A: Project Management Concepts
    • Project Constraints
    • Phases of Project Management
    • Links Between Project Phases
    • Typical Project Management Tasks
    • Gantt Chart View
    • A Task List in Gantt Chart View
    • Resource Sheet View
  • Topic B: The Project Window
    • The Project 2010 Interface
    • Backstage View
    • Demo - B-1: Identifying Interface Components
    • A Sample File in Gantt Chart View
    • Open a Project File
    • Demo - B-2: Exploring Gantt Chart View
  • Topic C: Project Files
    • Set the Project Start Date
    • Project Information Dialog Box
    • Define Project Properties
    • Demo - C-1: Creating a Project File
    • Save a New Project File
    • Demo - C-2: Saving a Project File
  • Topic D: The Help Window
    • The Project Help window
    • Demo - D-1: Getting Help with Using Project
    • Unit 01 Review

UNIT 02 - TASKS

  • Topic A: Creating a Task List
    • User-Controlled Scheduling
    • Demo - A-1: Exploring User-Controlled Scheduling
    • Demo - A-2: Adding Tasks and Durations in Auto Schedule Mode
    • Change Default Scheduling Mode
    • Demo - A-3: Changing the Scheduling Mode for all New Files
  • Topic B: Modifying a Task List
    • Add Tasks to a Task List
    • Delete Tasks
    • Rearranging Tasks
    • Demo - B-1: Inserting and Deleting Tasks
    • Cut and Paste a Task
    • Drag Selected Tasks
    • Demo - B-2: Rearranging Tasks
    • Demo - B-3: Formatting the Task List
  • Topic C: The Work Breakdown Structure
    • Create a Project Summary Task
    • Demo - C-1: Creating a Project Summary Task
    • Demo - C-2: Defining a Work Breakdown Structure
    • Convert a Task into a Milestone
    • Gantt Chart Styles
    • Demo - C-3: Setting Milestones
    • Demo - C-4: Applying Gantt Chart Styles
    • Unit 02 Review

UNIT 03 - TASKS SCHEDULING

  • Topic A: Task Links
    • Task Links
    • When You Link Tasks
    • Linking Tasks
    • Change a Task’s Predecessor
    • Demo - A-2: Changing Task Predecessors
    • Lag Time
    • Lead Time
    • Apply Lead Time or Lag Time
    • Demo - A-3: Adding Lead Time and Lag Time to Tasks
    • Insert a Recurring Task
    • Demo - A-4: Adding Recurring Tasks
  • Topic B: Task Relationships
    • Nodes in Network Diagram View
    • Demo - B-1: Exploring Network Diagram View
    • Task Relationships
    • Task Dependency Dialog Box
    • Demo - B-2: Changing Task Relationships
  • Topic C: Task Options
    • Task Types
    • Demo - C-1: Changing a Task Type
    • Task Constraints
    • Demo - C-2: Applying Task Constraints
    • Unit 03 Review

UNIT 04 -  RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

  • Topic A: The Base Calendar
    • Create a Base Calendar
    • Change Working Time
    • Demo - A-1: Creating a Base Calendar
  • Topic B: Resources and Calendars
    • Resources and Calendars
    • Resource Types
    • Demo - B-1: Creating a Resource Pool
    • Create a Resource Calendar
    • Demo - B-2: Creating a Resource Calendar
    • Assign Resources
    • Demo - B-3: Assigning a Single Resource to a Task
    • Assign a Resource to Multiple Tasks
    • Assign Multiple Resources to a Task
    • Demo - B-4: Assigning Multiple Tasks and Resources
    • Demo - B-5: Creating and Applying a Task Calendar
  • Topic C: Project Costs
    • Fixed and Variable Costs
    • Demo - C-1: Entering Resource Costs
    • Cost Table in Task Sheet View
    • Demo - C-2: Using the Cost Table
    • Unit 04 Review

UNIT 05 -  VIEWS AND TABLES

  • Topic A: Working with Views
    • Calendar View
    • Demo - A-1: Exploring Calendar View
    • Demo - A-2: Applying Form Views
    • Timeline Formatting
    • Demo - A-3: Working with the Timeline
    • Demo - A-4: Copying a Timeline into PowerPoint
  • Topic B: Working with Tables
    • Create a Table from Another Table
    • Insert a Field in a Table
    • Insert the WBS Column
    • Show WBS in Task Name Field
    • Demo - B-1: Creating a Table and Displaying WBS Codes
    • Unit 05 Review

UNIT 06 -  FILTERS, GROUPS AND SORTING

  • Topic A: Filters
    • Filter a View
    • Demo - A-1: Filtering and Highlighting Information
    • Apply an AutoFilter
    • Demo - A-2: Applying AutoFilters
    • Create a Custom Filter
    • Demo - A-3: Creating a Custom Filter
  • Topic B: Groups
    • A Grouped Task List
    • Demo - B-1: Grouping Tasks
    • Create a Custom Group
    • Edit or Copy a Group
    • Demo - B-2: Creating a Custom Group
  • Topic C: Sorting Tasks and Resources
    • Sort a Task List
    • Demo - C-1: Sorting a Task List
    • A Sorted Resource Sheet
    • Demo - C-2: Sorting a Resource List
    • Renumber a Sorted List
    • The Sorted List, Renumbered
    • Demo - C-3: Renumbering a Sorted Resource List
    • Unit 06 Review

UNIT 07 -  FINALIZING THE TASK PLAN

  • Topic A: Finalizing Schedules
    • Slack
    • Demo - A-1: Displaying Critical Tasks and Free Slack
    • Effort Driven Schedules
    • Make a Task Non-Effort-Driven
    • Example of Smart Tag Options
    • Demo - A-2: Editing Effort-Driven and Non-Effort-Driven Tasks
  • Topic B: Handling Resource Conflicts
    • Resource Usage View
    • Demo - B-1: Viewing Resource Over-Allocation
    • Options to Level Resources Manually
    • Demo - B-3: Filtering for Specific Resources
    • Demo - B-4: Leveling a Resource
    • Unit 07 Review
    • Course Closure

MS PROJECT 2010 ADVANCED: COURSE INTRODUCTION

  • Course Introduction

UNIT 01 - USING TEPLATES AND IMPORTING DATA

  • Topic A: Working with Templates
    • Convert a Project to a Template
    • Demo - A-1: Creating a Template From a Completed Project
    • Create a Project from a Template
    • Demo - A-2: Creating a Project From a Template
  • Topic B: Creating Projects From Other Projects
    • Import Excel Data into a New Project
    • The Import Wizard
    • Demo - B-1: Creating a Project From an Excel Workbook
    • Unit 01 Review

UNIT 02 - MANAGING A PROJECT

  • Topic A: Setting Baselines
    • Save a Baseline Plan
    • Demo - A-1: Setting a Baseline
    • Update a Baseline Plan
    • Demo - A-2: Updating a Baseline Plan
  • Topic B: Updating an Active Project
    • Task Bars in Tracking Gantt View
    • Demo - B-1: Updating Completed Tasks
    • Update Actual Start and Finish Dates
    • Demo - B-2: Updating Actual Start and Finish Dates
    • Demo - B-3: Updating Tasks That Are in Progress
    • The Status Date
    • Demo - B-4: Marking Tasks as Being on Track with a Status Date
    • Demo - B-5: Updating the Actual Work Performed on a Task
  • Topic C: Monitoring Progress
    • The Earned Value Table
    • Display the Earned Value Table
    • Demo - C-1: Using the Earned Value Table
    • Progress in Network Diagram View
    • Demo - C-2: Checking Progress in Network Diagram View
    • Unit 02 Review

Unit 03 - ANALYZING AND ADJUSTING THE PL

  • Topic A: Analyzing the Plan
    • The Project Statistics Dialog Box
    • Demo - A-1: Viewing Project Statistics
    • Demo - A-2: Displaying Slippage in the Schedule
  • Topic B: Delays and Conflicts
    • Split a Task
    • Demo - B-1: Splitting a Task
    • Delay Resource Work
    • Demo - B-2: Delaying Work for a Resource
    • Assign Overtime to a Resource
    • Demo - B-3: Assigning Overtime and Extra Resources
    • Demo - B-4: Using the Task Inspector to Resolve Conflicts
    • Demo - B-5: Inactivating a Task
  • Topic C: Team Planner View
    • Team Planner View
    • Demo - C-1: Working with Team Planner View
    • Demo - C-2: Formatting Team Planner View
    • Unit 03 Review

UNIT 04 - WORKING WITH REPORTS

  • Topic A: Standard Reports
    • Report Formats
    • Project Overview
    • Current Activity
    • Cost Reports
    • Assignment Reports
    • Workload Reports
    • Custom Reports
    • Demo - A-1: Creating Reports
    • Create a Current Activity Report
    • Demo - A-2: Creating a Current Activity Report
    • Demo - A-3: Creating an Assignment Report
    • Demo - A-4: Printing Project Information
    • Save a Project as PDF or XPS File
  • Topic B: Visual Reports
    • A Visual Report
    • Create a Visual Report
    • Demo - B-1: Creating and Modifying a Visual Report
    • Unit 04 Review

UNIT 05 - CUSTOMIZING PROJECT

  • Topic A: Custom Views
    • Create a Custom View
    • Demo - A-1: Creating a Custom View
    • Create a Combination View
    • A Combination View
    • Demo - A-2: Creating a Combination View
    • Demo - A-3: Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
  • Topic B: Macros
    • Record a Macro
    • The Record Macro Dialog Box
    • Demo - B-1: Creating a Macro
    • Run a Macro
    • Demo - B-2: Running a Macro
  • Topic C: Gantt Chart Formatting
    • Customize Bar Styles
    • Customize Gantt Chart Text
    • The Bar Styles Dialog Box
    • Demo - C-1: Modifying Bar Styles
    • Customize the Timescale
    • The Timescale Dialog Box
    • Demo - C-2: Customizing the Timescale
    • Demo - C-3: Drawing Elements
  • Topic D: Custom Fields
    • Lookup Table
    • Create a Custom Text Field
    • Demo - D-1: Creating a Custom Text Field
    • Demo - D-2: Creating a Formula-driven Field
    • Graphical Indicators Dialog Box
    • Demo - D-3: Applying Graphical Indicators
    • Unit 05 Review

UNIT 06 - MANAGING MULTIPLE PROJECTS

  • Topic A: Consolidating and Sharing Projects
    • Sub-project in Master Project Task List
    • Insert a Sub-project
    • Demo - A-1: Consolidating Project Files
    • Link Tasks Across Projects
    • Demo - A-2: Linking Tasks Across Projects
    • Set Priority for Subproject or Task
    • Demo - A-3: Assigning Project and Task Priorities
    • The Organizer Dialog Box
    • Share Project Elements Globally
    • Demo - A-4: Sharing Custom Elements With All Projects
    • Share Elements with Specific Projects
  • Topic B: Sharing Resources Among Projects
    • The Share Resources Dialog Box
    • Share an External Resource Pool
    • Demo - B-1: Sharing Resources With Other Projects
    • Unit 06 Review

UNIT 07 - EXCHANGING PROJECT INFORMATION

  • Topic A: Collaboration
    • Basic Project Server Connectivity
    • Project Server Accounts
    • Save a Project in a SharePoint Library
    • Save & Send
  • Topic B: Hyperlinks
    • Link to Supporting Information
    • Demo - B-1: Linking to Supporting Information
  • Topic C: Exporting to Office Applications
    • Export Data to Excel Workbook
    • Demo - C-1: Exporting Project Data to an Excel Workbook
    • Create a Picture of a Project
    • Demo - C-2: Creating an Image to Share Project Information
    • Unit 07 Review
COURSE INFO

Course ID: CA-1031

Course Level: Beginner

Duration: 6.25 hours

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