5927 Microsoft Office Project 2007 Managing Projects

Course Categorization:
Project Management
Course Provider:
New Horizons Computer Learning Centers
Learning Method:
Classroom Learning
This course provides students with the knowledge and skills to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans.

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Project 2007

  • Understanding the Nature of Projects
  • Discovering Project 2007
  • Understanding Project 2007 File Types
  • Navigating the Project 2007 Interface
  • Getting Help and Guidance
  • Configuring Options

Lesson 2: Creating and Defining Projects

  • Creating and Saving Projects
  • Defining Properties and Options
  • Creating and Organizing the Task List
  • Importing Data
  • Modifying and Applying Calendars
  • Setting Scheduling Options

Lesson 3: Working with Estimates and Dependencies

  • Entering Task Estimates
  • Using A PERT Analysis to Estimate Task Duration
  • Linking and Unlinking Tasks by Using the Gantt Chart View
  • Linking and Unlinking Tasks by Using the Network Diagram View
  • Adding Lag or Lead Time to a Linked Task

Lesson 4: Working with Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars

  • Introducing Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars
  • Creating and Modifying Deadlines
  • Creating and Modifying Constraints
  • Creating and Modifying Task Calendars
  • Identifying Critical Tasks
  • Working with Task Driver

Lesson 5: Working With Resources

  • Introducing Resources, Assignments, and Budgeting
  • Adding Resources to the Resource Sheet
  • Creating and Modifying Resource Assignments
  • Entering Project Budgets

Lesson 6: Predicting Behavior by Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula

  • Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula
  • Changing Variables and Predicting Behavior
  • Applying Task Types to Produce Predictable Behavior
  • Special Situations with Effort-Driven Scheduling

Lesson 7: Customizing and Formatting

  • Formatting Screen Elements
  • Creating and Modifying Templates
  • Creating and Modifying Fields, Tables, and Formulas
  • Creating and Modifying Filters and Groups
  • Creating and Modifying Custom Views

Lesson 8: Analyzing Resource Utilization

  • Introducing Resource Utilization Concepts
  • Viewing Resource Assignments, Allocation, and Utilization
  • Managing Resource Availability
  • Optimizing and Leveling Resource Assignments

Lesson 9: Tracking Progress

  • Working With Baselines
  • Entering Duration Updates
  • Entering Work Updates
  • Entering Cost Updates
  • Discovering Variances
  • Troubleshooting and Getting Back on Track

Lesson 10: Creating Reports

  • Selecting, Editing, and Creating Basic Reports
  • Configuring Print and Page Setup Options
  • Setting Options to Correct Printing Issues
  • Exporting Reporting Data
  • Creating and Modifying Visual Reports

Lesson 11: Managing Multiple Projects

  • Introducing Management of Multiple Projects
  • Creating Master Projects
  • Creating Links Between Projects
  • Calculating Single or Multiple Critical Paths
  • Saving and Opening Multiple Projects
  • Sharing Resources and Analyzing Resource Utilization Across Multiple Projects
  • Charleston, SC - May 30, 2012
  • Anaheim, CA - May 30, 2012
  • Columbia, SC - May 30, 2012
  • Greenville, SC - May 30, 2012
  • Greensboro, NC - May 30, 2012
  • Charleston, WV - May 30, 2012
  • Mechanicsburg, PA - August 8, 2012
  • Pittsburgh, PA - August 13, 2012

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