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Provided by: Mullan Training Introduction to MS ProjectMicrosoft Project |
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Training
Provided by Mullan Training
MICROSOFT PROJECT
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the essential techniques for planning and controlling projects using Microsoft Project.
Detailed working concepts of the application are explored in depth and hands-on to help plan and control people, tasks and time more effectively.
BENEFITS
After taking this Microsoft Project training class, you will be able to:
Identify the steps involved in project planning
Become familiar with project management software
Plan a project by using Microsoft Project.
You will also:
Be able to define, schedule and monitor tasks using a variety of tools and views.
Use project to help manage resources and costs; to set plans, deadlines and schedules
Be able to track your project and create and print Gantt charts and reports
Work with subtasks in an outline form
Link tasks effectively
Work with time constraints
Assign resources and their work schedules to tasks
Resolve time and resource conflicts
Effectively use the different views, reports, and drawing tools available in Microsoft Project.
WORK ON YOUR OWN PLANS
Delegates that have their own Project plans already started are encouraged to bring their own plans into the course to review as part of the tutorial.
LOCATIONS
Courses can be delivered at our offices in Belfast city centre (opposite the Europa Hotel) or in your own workplace (where we can provide 8 laptops, projector & flipcharts).
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
If you would like more information please do not hesitate to contact us.
For a course outline visit our website
www.mullantraining.com
or email us at
info@mullantraining.com
or telephone
028 9032 2228
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Introduction to MS Project
COURSE CONTENT
General
Start Project
Summary Information Project, Stats, & Document
Link Projects & Insert Projects Into An Existing Project
Consolidate Project Files (Link Files & Set The Update Links Option)
Resource Pool (Create & Use To Share Resources; Set Precedence)
Gantt Chart
Interpretation Of
Change The Timescale
Customise Screen & Chart
Network Diagram
Zoom To Preview
Customise Nodes
Display On Single Page For Printing
Additional Views
Use & Customise Calendar
What Are Resource Usage/ Resource Graph Views
Swith Between Views From Within Split View
Task Properties
Task Duration Types
Fixed Duration Scheduling & Resource Driven Scheduling
Milestones
Assign Fixed Costs & Time Restrictions
Assign Priorities (For Leveling)
Create & Assign WBS Codes
Split Tasks
Sort Tasks
Set Time Constraints & Deadlines
Filters
Use Standard
Create Custom
Autofilters
Task Relationships
The 4 Relationship Types
Establish Links
How To Use Slack
Lag & Lead Time
Outline The Schedule (ie Create Subtasks)
Critical Path
GanttChart Wizard
Display With Filter/Group
Resources
Create Using
- Resource Sheet
- Resource Assignment Button
- Task Information Dialogue Box
Assign To Tasks
Task Usage
Associate With Calendars
Specify Project Availability
Create Schedule Of Rates
Resource Overallocation
Identify Affected Tasks
Resolve Overallocation - Manually & By Automatic Leveling
Leveling By Task Priority
Reduce Project Duration
Lag & Lead Time
Add Resources To Appropriate Tasks (Resource Driven)
Calendars
Base, Project & Resource Calendar
Create Custom Calendars & Assign To Project & Resources
Edit Existing Calendar - Change Working Times, etc
Copy Between Project Files And To Templates
Baseline Plan
Use Of
Set Baseline/ Save Interim Plan For Entire Project Or Selected Tasks
Update Baseline to Reflect Practical Changes
Track Project Progress
Change Current Date Of Active Project
Enter Actual Data For Current/ Completed Tasks
Track In-Progress Tasks
Update Task & Project Progress
Use Reports & Statistics To View Project Progress
Compare Actual Progress with baseline plan - using alternative display formats
Reports & Views
View & Customise Existing Reports
Create Custom Reports
Customise Views
Templates
Create New & Modify Existing
Copy Calendars, Views & Reports To Existing Templates/ Projects
OPTIONAL TOPICS
Custom Fields
Create New
Introduce Fields To Tables & Reports
Use Value Lists To Normalise Data Entry
Create Formula Fields
Graphical Indicators (Cost)
Pert Analysis
Why Use Optimistic And Pessimistic Scenarios
3 Duration Types (Optimistic, Pessimistic, And Expected)
Use Custom & Default Weightings
Risks
Identify High-Risk Tasks, Budget Risks & Resource Risks
Specify Risk Probability
Reduce Risks By Updating Project Plan
General
Start Project
Summary Information Project, Stats, & Document
Link Projects & Insert Projects Into An Existing Project
Consolidate Project Files (Link Files & Set The Update Links Option)
Resource Pool (Create & Use To Share Resources; Set Precedence)
Gantt Chart
Interpretation Of
Change The Timescale
Customise Screen & Chart
Network Diagram
Zoom To Preview
Customise Nodes
Display On Single Page For Printing
Additional Views
Use & Customise Calendar
What Are Resource Usage/ Resource Graph Views
Swith Between Views From Within Split View
Task Properties
Task Duration Types
Fixed Duration Scheduling & Resource Driven Scheduling
Milestones
Assign Fixed Costs & Time Restrictions
Assign Priorities (For Leveling)
Create & Assign WBS Codes
Split Tasks
Sort Tasks
Set Time Constraints & Deadlines
Filters
Use Standard
Create Custom
Autofilters
Task Relationships
The 4 Relationship Types
Establish Links
How To Use Slack
Lag & Lead Time
Outline The Schedule (ie Create Subtasks)
Critical Path
GanttChart Wizard
Display With Filter/Group
Resources
Create Using
- Resource Sheet
- Resource Assignment Button
- Task Information Dialogue Box
Assign To Tasks
Task Usage
Associate With Calendars
Specify Project Availability
Create Schedule Of Rates
Resource Overallocation
Identify Affected Tasks
Resolve Overallocation - Manually & By Automatic Leveling
Leveling By Task Priority
Reduce Project Duration
Lag & Lead Time
Add Resources To Appropriate Tasks (Resource Driven)
Calendars
Base, Project & Resource Calendar
Create Custom Calendars & Assign To Project & Resources
Edit Existing Calendar - Change Working Times, etc
Copy Between Project Files And To Templates
Baseline Plan
Use Of
Set Baseline/ Save Interim Plan For Entire Project Or Selected Tasks
Update Baseline to Reflect Practical Changes
Track Project Progress
Change Current Date Of Active Project
Enter Actual Data For Current/ Completed Tasks
Track In-Progress Tasks
Update Task & Project Progress
Use Reports & Statistics To View Project Progress
Compare Actual Progress with baseline plan - using alternative display formats
Reports & Views
View & Customise Existing Reports
Create Custom Reports
Customise Views
Templates
Create New & Modify Existing
Copy Calendars, Views & Reports To Existing Templates/ Projects
OPTIONAL TOPICS
Custom Fields
Create New
Introduce Fields To Tables & Reports
Use Value Lists To Normalise Data Entry
Create Formula Fields
Graphical Indicators (Cost)
Pert Analysis
Why Use Optimistic And Pessimistic Scenarios
3 Duration Types (Optimistic, Pessimistic, And Expected)
Use Custom & Default Weightings
Risks
Identify High-Risk Tasks, Budget Risks & Resource Risks
Specify Risk Probability
Reduce Risks By Updating Project Plan
About The Training Provider: Mullan Training
Mullan Training - Mullan Training are a computer training company in Belfast city centre.
We deliver high quality computer training in Belfast and throughout Northern Ireland.
We can deliver computer training courses in our training suites OR in your own offices. We are an authorised
Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Testing Centre so delegates can prepare for & sit exams with us.
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