Project Management Using Microsoft Project
Course Benefits
In this course, students learn how to solve typical project and business problems using project management. Students also learn to use the control and team management features of Microsoft Project, plan projects, tasks, activities and make use of resources using Microsoft Project, establish and manage project standards, develop and schedule project timelines, assign and optimize time, resources & costs, manage costs & schedules for multiple projects. Topics covered include how to track project progress to detect and avert impending problems, produce essential management reports, increase multiple project effectiveness with flexible workgroup and project reporting.
Topics Covered
Microsoft Project Introduction
  • Microsoft Project Basics
  • Understanding Project Management
  • Understanding Project Management Tasks
  • Working in Microsoft Project
  • Building a New Project
  • Entering Project Tasks
  • Scheduling and Linking Project Tasks
  • Defining Project Resources and Costs
  • Assigning and Scheduling Resources and Costs
  • Preparing Your Project for Publication
  • Tracking Project Progress
  • Assessing and Managing Risks
  • Sharing Resources and Tasks among Multiple Projects
  • Communicating Project Information
    • Using Microsoft Project Server, Customizing and Automating Microsoft Project
  • Using Views to Evaluate Data
  • Using Reports to Analyze Data
  • Importing and Exporting Project Data
  • Closing a Project
  • Installing and Administering Microsoft Project Server
  • Using Project Server for Enterprise-Wide Projects
  • Using Web Access for Group Projects
  • Customizing Microsoft Project
  • Creating Microsoft Project Macros
  • Customizing Fields and Forms