Microsoft Project 2003 Introduction

Course Aims
This training course has been designed to provide delegates with a "fast track" insight into how to use Microsoft Project 2002 and 2003 to its full potential. Following the course delegates will have a good understanding of how to produce resource driven project plans.
Who Should Attend?
The course is aimed at new or returning users of Microsoft Project who want to familiarise themselves with the basic concepts of the software. Note : No previous experience of either project management or the software is required, but delegates should have experience of using Microsoft Windows due to the interactive nature of the course.
Course Outline: Microsoft Project 2003 Introduction
Terminology
· Critical Path and Slack · How Microsoft Project Schedules
Starting a Project
Creating a Project:· Planning Your Project · Creating a Project · Entering Project Information · Setting Working Time
Creating Tasks:· Entering New Tasks · Changing a Task's Duration · Moving a Task · Inserting a Task · Deleting a Task
Editing Tasks:· Opening the Task Information Dialog · Task Types · Setting Milestones · Creating Recurring Tasks · Creating Subtasks · Creating Summary Tasks
Setting Constraints:· Types of Constraints · Creating a Constraint · Setting Task Deadlines · Constraints vs. Deadlines
Working With Tasks
Viewing Tasks:· Using the Task Entry View · Using the Task Usage View · Using the Tracking Gantt View · About Task Indicators
Linking Tasks:· Link Types · Linking Tasks Within a Project · Unlinking Tasks Within a Project · Linking Tasks Across Projects · Unlinking Tasks Across Projects · Using Lag Time and Lead Time · Splitting a Task
Completing Tasks:· Entering Task Completion as a Percentage · Entering Time Per Resource · Setting Contours · Contour Indicators
Using Resources
Resource Basics:· Creating a Resource List · Assigning Work and Material to a Resource · Using the Resource Information Dialog
Editing Resources:· Modifying a Resource's Calendar · Editing Working Time · Grouping Resources · Removing a Resource
Resources and Tasks:· Assigning a Resource to a Task (Gantt View) · Assigning a Resource to a Task (Task Information) · Assigning a Resource to a Task (Tools Menu) · Removing or Replacing a Resource
Resource Views:· Using the Resource Sheet View · Using the Resource Graph View · Using the Resource Usage View
Resource Conflicts:· Identifying Resource Conflicts · Using the Resource Management Toolbar · Reassigning Resources · Scheduling Overtime
Printing and Viewing a Project
Printing and Viewing a Project:· Checking Spelling in a Project · Selecting Text · Cutting, Copying, and Pasting · Using Undo and Redo · Inserting Page Breaks
Changing Your View:· Using Zoom · Using the View Bar · Using Basic Views · Using Advanced Views · Using the Find Dialog
Using Page Setup:· Setting Page Options · Setting Margins · Setting Headers · Setting Footers · Modifying the Legend · Changing View Settings
Printing a Project:· Opening Print Preview · Using Print Preview · Using Print Commands · Using the Print Dialog · Using the Project Guide for Printing Wizard