Microsoft Project Training

Performance-Based Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the key processes and requirements of project management.
• Initiate a project.
• Plan for time and cost.
• Plan for project risks, communication, and change control.
• Manage a project.
• Execute the project closeout phase.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Project Management

Topic 1A: Describe a Project
Topic 1B: Describe the Project Management Life Cycle
Topic 1C: Identify the Role of a Project Manager

Lesson 2: Initiating a Project

Topic 2A: Determine the Scope of a Project
Topic 2B: Identify the Skills for a Project Team
Topic 2C: Identify the Risks to a Project

Lesson 3: Planning for Time and Cost

Topic 3A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic 3B: Sequence the Activities
Topic 3C: Create a Project Schedule
Topic 3D: Determine Project Costs

Lesson 4: Planning for Project Risks, Communication, and Change Control

Topic 4A: Analyze the Risks to a Project
Topic 4B: Create a Communication Plan
Topic 4C: Plan for Change Control

Lesson 5: Managing a Project

Topic 5A: Begin Project Work
Topic 5B: Execute the Project Plan
Topic 5C: Track Project Progress
Topic 5D: Report Performance
Topic 5E: Implement Change Control

Lesson 6: Executing the Project Closeout Phase

Topic 6A: Close a Project
Topic 6B: Create a Final Report

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to create and engage in basic management of a project using Microsoft Project Professional 2013. They will:

• Create a new project plan.
• Manage time in a project plan.
• Manage tasks in a project plan.
• Manage resources in a project plan.
• Share a project plan.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Starting a Project

Topic A: Project Management 101
Topic B: Navigate and Customize the Project 2013 Interface
Topic C: Add Tasks to a Project
Topic D: Add Resources to a Project
Topic E: Save a Project

Lesson 2: Working with Project Calendars

Topic A: Manage Project Time Frames
Topic B: Change Working Time

Lesson 3: Working with Project Tasks

Topic A: Manage Project Tasks
Topic B: Add Summary Tasks and Milestones

Lesson 4: Working with Project Resources

Topic A: Manage Project Resources
Topic B: Allocate and Level Work Resources

Lesson 5: Delivering a Project Plan

Topic A: Print Project Views
Topic B: Share Projects
Topic C: Export Projects

Appendix A: Microsoft Project 2013 Exam 74-343

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to engage in advanced management of a project plan using Microsoft Project 2013. You will:

• Manage the project environment.
• Manage task structures.
• Generate project views to manage a project.
• Produce project reports to share a project’s status.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Managing the Project Environment

Topic A: Link Projects
Topic B: Baseline a Project
Topic C: Work with Custom Fields
Topic D: Change Project Options
Topic E: Extend Project with Apps

Lesson 2: Managing Task Structures

Topic A: Change a Task List
Topic B: Create a Network Diagram
Topic C: Manage the Critical Path
Topic D: Use Lag and Lead
Topic E: Analyze Earned Value

Lesson 3: Generating Project Views

Topic A: Use View Commands
Topic B: Use Existing Views
Topic C: Create Custom Views
Topic D: Format and Share the Timeline View

Lesson 4: Producing Project Reports

Topic A: Use Existing Reports
Topic B: Create Custom Reports
Topic C: Export Visual Reports

Appendix A: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013 Exam 74-343

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment.
• Create a new project plan file and enter project information.
• Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• Manage resources for a project.
• Finalize a project plan.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment
Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan

Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan
Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
Topic 2C: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates
Topic 2E: Add Resources to a Project Plan

Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks
Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task
Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan

Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
Topic 5B: Set a Baseline
Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report

Appendix A: Additional Procedures to Create a Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Exchange project plan data with other applications.
• Update a project plan.
• Manage project costs.
• Report project data visually.
• Reuse project plan information.

Course Content

Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications

Topic 1A: Import Project Information
Topic 1B: Export Project Plan Cost Data to an Excel Workbook
Topic 1C: Copy a Picture of the Project Plan Information

Lesson 2: Updating a Project Plan

Topic 2A: Enter Task Progress
Topic 2B: Enter Overtime Work
Topic 2C: Edit Tasks
Topic 2D: Reschedule a Task
Topic 2E: Filter Tasks
Topic 2F: Set an Interim Plan
Topic 2G: Create a Custom Table
Topic 2H: Create a Custom Field

Lesson 3: Managing Project Costs

Topic 3A: Update Cost Rate Tables
Topic 3B: Group Costs
Topic 3C: Link Documents to a Project Plan

Lesson 4: Reporting Project Data Visually

Topic 4A: Create a Visual Report
Topic 4B: Customize a Visual Report
Topic 4C: Create a Visual Report Template

Lesson 5: Reusing Project Plan Information

Topic 5A: Create a Project Plan Template
Topic 5B: Create a Custom View
Topic 5C: Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans
Topic 5D: Share Resources
Topic 5E: Create a Master Project

Appendix A: Synchronizing with SharePoint