Microsoft Project Introduction

Microsoft Project

Level: Introduction

Intended Duration: 2 days

This course can only be delivered as a bespoke/tailored course at clients premises.

This course is designed for users who need to be able to produce and progress a project plan, as well as those needing to gain an understanding of the basic concepts of Microsoft Project

Intended Course Content

• Introduction to Microsoft Project the package
• Exploring the views
• CREATING A PROJECT
• Summary information and its issues
• Setting calendars
• Entering tasks and milestones, using durations
• Outlining Tasks
• Establishing dependencies and precedents
• Lead and lag times
• Date constraints
• RESOURCES
• Creating, understanding and assigning resources
• Resource Calendars
• Scheduling with resources
• TRACKING
• Setting baselines
• Updating progress – tasks and resources
• Comparisons and variances
• MANAGEMENT
• Costs
• Controlling timings and finish dates
• Resolving conflicts
• COMMUNICATION
• Filters
• Printing, views and reports

Pre Learning Requirements

Ideally the delegates should have a good working knowledge of the Windows environment together with an understanding of Project Management techniques