Course Outlines - Microsoft Project 2007 Crash Course

Microsoft^Ž Project 2007 Crash Course: Learn Project in Two Days!

Length: 2 days
CPE: 16 hours
PDUs: 13
Prerequisites: Familiarity with the Windows operating system and Project Management Essentials or equivalent knowledge.

Target Student: The Project 2007 Crash Course is designed for those who want to learn basic through advanced skills in a fast-paced environment. Participants should be familiar with the fundamentals of project management before attending the MS Project Crash Course or attend Project Management Essentials.

Instructor Background: A certified Project Management Professional with over 20 years of experience in Information Systems Project and Program Management, the instructor for this course brings practical experience and a wealth of knowledge into the classroom. Having served in numerous capacities on the Board of Directors of the local chapter of the Project Management Institute, including Executive Vice-President, he brings a broad international perspective to the subject matter based on exposure to and working with Project Management Professionals around the world.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started
Project management concepts
Meeting and Using Project
Managing Project Files
Getting Help in Project

Lesson 2: Starting a Project
Creating a Project
Creating Tasks
Editing Tasks
Setting Constraints

Lesson 3: Scheduling a Project
Creating the Project Calendar
Setting a Project Baseline
Setting an Interim Plan
Setting the Critical Path

Lesson 4: Using Resources
Resource Basics
Editing Resources
Resources and Tasks
Resource Views
Resource Conflicts
Leveling Resources

Lesson 5: Working with Tasks
Viewing Tasks
Working with Tasks
Linking Tasks
Editing Tasks
Completing Tasks
Working with Variances

Lesson 6: Creating Reports
Creating Reports
Creating Visual Reports
Saving Cube Data
Using Other Reports

Lesson 7: Customizing MS Project
Using Advanced Views
Gantt / Tracking Gantt / Network Diagrams
Adjusting Time Scales
Changing Your Font
Formatting the Gantt Chart
Customizing How Project Looks Menus / Toolbars
Setting Options