Microsoft Project 2016 Advanced
Course
Online
Description
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Type
Course
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Methodology
Online
DURATION This is a one-day training course structured into 6 modules COURSE AIMS The objective of this intensive, hands-on one-day training course is to provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the advanced functionality of Microsoft Project 2010 to 2016. Upon successful completion of the course, delegates will be able to able to use complex calendars, consolidate plans, share resources, base plan, track projects and customize Microsoft Project. TARGET AUDIENCE The course is intended for existing users of Microsoft Project 2010 to 2016 who want to use the more advanced features of the software in order to increase their knowledge, productivity and effectiveness. Delegates should have a good working knowledge and understanding of the concepts covered in the Introduction course. Learning Objectives At the end of this course you will be able to:Manage project costsConsolidate and reuse project plan informationExchange project plan data with other applicationsUpdate a project planEdit existing and create custom reportsCustomise Project to meet specific requirements
About this course
An understanding of project management concepts.Knowledge of a Windows operating system, XP or newer.Knowledge equivalent to, or attendance on, Microsoft Project 2016 Introduction courseTarget Audience:This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who has the basic skills to create and modify project plans using Microsoft Project 2016, and who needs to use Microsoft Project 2016 to manage and customise those plans through the implementation stage of a project.
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Subjects
- Project Plan
- Project
- Microsoft Project
Course programme
MODULE 1: Importing & Exporting Data
Learning outcomes:
Using and creating your own maps to import and export Project data to and from Excel and other applications.
Topics covered:
- Import Project Data from Excel
- Export Project Data to Excel
- Creating Custom Export Maps
MODULE 2: Advanced Project Options
Learning outcomes:
Understanding Project's sophisticated Scheduling and Calendar options and using the organiser to share useful customisations.
Topics covered:
- Setting Non-Working Time
- Setting Scheduling Options
- Using the Organiser
- Customising the Project Ribbon
MODULE 3: Advanced Resource Assignment
Learning outcomes:
Using advanced tools and views to gain more control and visibility of resources and their usage across project tasks.
Topics covered:
- Using Task Entry View
- Allocating Overtime/Setting Delays
- Solving Over Allocation Problems
- Using Projects Automatic Levelling
MODULE 4: Working with Multiple Projects
Learning outcomes:
Creating a resource pool to share resource over many projects and consolidating projects allowing cross project dependencies.
Topics covered:
- Creating a Resource Pool
- Creating Consolidated Projects
MODULE 5: Customising Microsoft Project
Learning outcomes:
Creating your own specific fields, tables to display chosen fields and views and filters made up of your chosen tables and fields.
Topics covered:
- Creating Custom Fields
- Creating Custom Tables
- Creating Custom Views
- Creating Custom Filters
MODULE 6: Creating Reports
Learning outcomes:
Using Project's built in reports and creating your own custom reports to show specific information from a project.
Topics covered:
- Using Built in Visual Report Templates
- Editing a Visual Report in Excel
- Creating Custom Reports
- Creating Custom Chart Reports
- Creating Custom Table Reports
Microsoft Project 2016 Advanced