Microsoft Project 2010

Course review:

Section A: Getting Started with Project 2010

• Overview
• Backstage
• Ribbon/Quick Access Toolbar
• Using Backstage
• Backstage Options: Display
• Backstage Options: Schedule
• Backstage Options: Proofing/Save
• Backstage Options: Language/Advanced
• Ribbon Tabs/Categories
• Context Sensitive Tabs
• Customizing Ribbon
• Adding Commands to Ribbon
• Backstage Options: Quick Access Toolbar
• Backstage Options: Add-Ins/Trust Center

Section B: Understanding Projects

• Getting Started
• Project Setup
• Calendaring
• Project Tasks
• Milestones

Section C: Starting a Project from Scratch

• Creating a New Project
• Project Properties
• Show/Hide Project Summary Tasks
• Setting Project Information
• Creating a Project Calendar
• Customized Working Times
• Scheduling Tasks
• Insert/Adjust Tasks

Section D: Managing Tasks

• The Logical Schedule Model: Phase 1
• Task Durations
• Linked Tasks
• Scroll to Task
• Adding Task Durations
• Show/Hide Task Fields
• Modifying a Task Mode
• Defining the Task Type
• Linking Tasks
• Adjusting Task Dependency Type

Section E: Deadlines and Constraints

• The Logical Schedule Model: Phase 2
• Deadlines
• Constraint Types
• Setting Task Deadlines
• Adjusting a Task Constraint Type
• Resolving Constraint Conflicts

Section F: Working with Recurring Tasks

• The Logical Schedule Model: Phase 3
• Recurring Tasks, Lead, and Lag
• Inserting Recurring Tasks

Section A: Introduction to Project Resources

• Resource Types
• Entering/Editing Resource Information
• Create/Manage Resources
• Creating Generic Resources
• Creating Part-Time Resources
• Adding Resource Materials
• Adding a Resource Cost

Section B: Managing Resource Assignments

• Managing Resources
• Assigning Resources
• Edit Assignments
• Managing Resource Allocation
• Managing Overallocation
• Managing across Multiple Projects
• Assigning Resources to a Task
• Assigning Material Resources
• Adding Variable Expenses
• Viewing Resource Allocation
• Reallocating Resources
• Different Views
• The Resource Graph/Usage

Section C: Assigning Project Costs

• Model Project Costs
• Cost Per Use
• Accrual Method
• Reviewing Project Cost
• Prorated vs. Start/End Cost
• Review Resource Costs

Section D: Tracking and Analyzing a Project

• Baselines
• Critical Path
• Total Slack
• Creating a Baseline
• Baseline in the Gantt Chart
• Displaying Project Critical Tasks
• Displaying Project Slack
• Completing Critical Tasks on Time

Section E: Updating Task Progress

• Update Actual Progress
• Actual/Remaining Duration
• Status/Current Date
• Rescheduled Work
• Canceling Unneeded Tasks
• Completing Tasks
• Splitting Tasks
• Adding Resources
• Partial Progress
• Setting a Status Date
• Inactive Tasks

Section F: Comparing Progress and Baseline

• Overview
• Date, Work, and Cost Variances
• Task Slippage
• Actual/Baseline Progress
• Actual/Baseline Cost
• Progress Lines
• Multiple Baselines
• Task Inspector

Section A: Custom Fields, Views, and Tables

• Creating Custom Interface/Fields
• Applying and Customizing Views
• Creating a Custom Field
• Graphical-Based Custom Field
• Calendar View
• Network Diagram View
• Creating a Custom View
• Modifying a Custom View
• Organizing the Global Template
• Creating/Customizing a Custom Table
• Formatting Tables and Views
• Add Custom Table to Global Template

Section B: Manipulating Data

• Sorting Data
• Filtering, Highlighting, Grouping Data
• Sorting Data Example
• Filtering Data Example
• Using AutoFilter
• Creating a Custom Filter
• Grouping Data Example

Section C: Communicating Project Information

• Communication Methods
• Reports
• Printing Options
• Sync to SharePoint
• Project 2010 Timeline Feature
• Adding Tasks to the Timeline
• Formatting Timeline for Distribution
• Creating a Visual Report
• Default Reports
• Custom Reports
• Saving/Sharing

Section D: Collaborating Projects and Resources

• Project Collaboration Options
• Master/Subproject
• Resource Pool
• Project Templates
• Exporting Data to Excel
• Linking Multiple Projects
• Master Project
• Resource Pool Sharing
• Creating a Template
• New Project from Template
• Exporting a Project to Excel