Introduction to Microsoft Project
The course deals with how to configure Microsoft Project to reflect corporate working calendars; to design a Work Breakdown Structure and to input WBS data into a project to create a Gantt Chart.
Type of Course: Computing
Course Reference: HTPP-052
Course duration: One and two day courses available
Hosting Mode: Live online or face-to-face
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This foundation level course is aimed at delegates who need to be able to plan a project and create a timeline for presentation and progress tracking. It is specifically designed for the first time user and those that are self-taught. It will provide delegates with knowledge and skills that will enable them to manage small to medium sized projects effectively.
The course deals with how to configure Microsoft Project to reflect corporate working calendars; to design a Work Breakdown Structure and to input WBS data into a project to create a Gantt Chart.
Once the Gantt Chart has been created, other views will be introduced together with methods of modelling the project more effectively and monitoring & reporting changes and progress.
It is recognised that in addition to preparing and presenting timelines and other task-based reports, many delegates have a need to manage the resources used on a project.
Who Should Attend:
Newcomers to the role of Project Manager who wish to manage task-based projects.
Current Project Managers who have had little formal training in their role and would like to consolidate or expand their knowledge.
Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge of Microsoft Project is required.
Delegates need to be familiar with working in a Microsoft Windows environment i.e. mouse skills, working with multiple windows and screen elements such as scroll bars, menu bars and toolbars.
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Outcomes
By the end of the course the delegate will be able to:
Set up the working parameters for a new project
Create a Work Breakdown Structure using Top Down Design
Input task data into a new project
Link tasks and create summary tasks
Constrain tasks
Use milestones effectively
Create a baseline
Deal with changes to the project
Report & record progress on the project
Understand the concept of resource units
Distinguish between work and material resources
Create resource calendars
Assign resources to tasks
Create financial reports based on resource costs
Identify and deal with over-allocated resources
Deal with changes to the project
Report & record progress on the project
