Classes > Microsoft Project Level 1

Length of Course: 1 day

Overview:
This one-day course provides students with an introduction to using Microsoft Project to assist with project management.

Prerequisites:
Prior to attending this class, students should have the following experience:

• Understanding of the basic concepts involved in working with a personal computer (PC)
• Familiarity with the Windows interface
• Some project-management experience and familiarity with terms such as Gantt Chart, task, critical path, and resource.

Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, students should be able to:

• Identify the steps involved in project planning.
• Become familiar with project management software and plan a project by using Microsoft Project 2000.
• Work with subtasks in an outline form, link tasks effectively, and work with time constraints.
• Assign resources and their work schedules to tasks.
• Resolve time and resource conflicts.
• Effectively use the different views, reports, and drawing tools available in Microsoft Project 2000.
• Sort and filter project information effectively.

Modules:

1. Introduction to Project Management
2. Starting a Project
3. Outlining and Task Relationships
4. Adding and Assigning Resources
5. Analyzing the Project
6. Displaying Project Data
7. Sorting and Filtering Data