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Microsoft Project 2007

Who should do this course?

This course is intended for people who wish to learn how to use Microsoft Project to help them in project management. Participants need little or no knowledge of Microsoft Project 2007, however, an understanding of Windows and file management is desirable.

About the course:

This course aims to introduce the learner to using Microsoft Project 2007 to help manage a large range of projects, from small to large scale. It covers the important aspects of dealing with tasks and resources and pays particular and crucial attention to problem areas that often arise when using a computer to help manage projects.

Learning Outcomes:

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

  • start Microsoft Project and work with its key screen features
  • create a new project file
  • understand key project management concepts
  • enter and work with tasks in a project
  • enter and work with durations for tasks
  • enter and work with task relationships
  • create and work with resource pools
  • understand resource assignment concepts
  • assign resources to tasks
  • level overallocated resources in a project
  • assign materials to tasks
  • enter a wide range of costs into a project
  • set constraints and deadlines in a project
  • monitor and track a project
  • print information from a project

 

Quick Facts

Level: Beg / Int Price: $880.00 incl GST You will receive:
Duration: 2 Days Discounts*: 2 Students - 10% - Certificate of completion
Size: 10   3 Students - 15% - Training Manual
Times: 9.00am to 5.00pm approx   4 Students - 20% - 12 months FREE email support*
Pre-requisites: Refer to course description Bonus: 2 FREE - FREE class re-sit (if necessary)*
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Upcoming Courses

Sydney

Level 11, 32 Walker Street
North Sydney
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Date:
18-19 Mar 10
15-16 Apr 10
12-13 May 10
10-11 Jun 10

Melbourne

Level 12, 379 Collins Street
Melbourne
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Date:
15-16 Mar 10
08-09 Apr 10
06-07 May 10
31 May - 01 Jun 10
28-29 Jun 10

Brisbane

C/- Support Technology, Level 6, 371 Queen St
Brisbane
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Date:
08-09 Apr 10
06-07 May 10
31 May - 01 Jun 10
30 Jun - 01 Jul 10

Canberra

C/- Training Choice, Level 12, 15 London Circuit
Canberra
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Date: upon demand

Adelaide

C/- Mindfull Computer & Seminar, Level 4, 74 Pirie Street
Adelaide
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Date: upon demand

For more information on dates or locations, please call 1300 888 724 or enquire online.

Course Units

Unit 1: Microsoft Project Basics
- Overview of Microsoft Project
- Starting Microsoft Project
- The Microsoft Project Screen
- Working with Views
- Working with Combination Views
- Working with Tables
- Working with the Gantt Chart View
- Understanding Microsoft Project Menus
- Understanding Toolbars
- Working with Existing Project Files
- Exiting From Microsoft Project
Unit 2: Creating a New Project
- New Project Overview
- Understanding your Project
- Creating a New Project
- Saving a New Project File
- Changing Time Unit Options
- Pitfalls in Changing Options
- Understanding Working Time in Project
- Understanding Calendars in Project
- Modifying the Standard Calendar
- Specifying Holidays
- Creating a New Calendar
- Specifying Project Summary Information
- Specifying Project File Properties
Unit 3: Project Management
- What is a Project?
- Tasks And Resources
- The Importance of Planning
- Steps in Project Management
- Project Management Tools
- Using a Computer
- The Advantages of Microsoft Project
- The Disadvantages of Microsoft Project
Unit 4: Creating Tasks
- Overview of Creating Tasks
- Reviewing a Project
- Entering Tasks
- Creating Summary Tasks
- Moving About a Sheet
- Working with Summary Tasks
Unit 5: Task Durations
- Task Duration Overview
- Entering Task Durations
- Displaying Critical Tasks
- Checking Project Status
- Understanding Project Slack
- Entering Milestones
Unit 6: Creating Relationships
- Overview of Creating Relationships
- Catching Up with the Case Study
- Linking Tasks
- Using Task Information for Relationships
- Creating Relationships in a Sheet View
- Staying on Schedule Using Relationships
- Entering Lag Time
- Entering Lead Time
Unit 7: Resourcing a Project
- Overview of Resourcing
- Creating a Resource Pool
- Entering Materials
- Assigning Calendars to Resources
- Adjusting Resource Information
- Changing the Unit Display
Unit 8: Assignment Concepts
- Understanding Resource Assignment
- Project's Calculation Methodologies
- Understanding Effort
- Creating Simple Assignments
- Understanding Task Types
- Working with Fixed Unit Assignments
- Working with Fixed Duration Assignments
- Working with Fixed Work Assignments
- Working with the Driver Resource
- Understanding Effort Driven Resourcing
- Disabling Effort Driven Resourcing
Unit 9: Assigning Resources
- Overview of Assigning Resources
- Assigning Resources Using Task Entry View
- Assigning Part Time Resources
- Contouring Resource Usage
- Assigning Specific Work Times
- Problem Assignments
- Assigning Resources through Task Information
- Assigning Resources through a Sheet
- Assigning Resources That You Don't Have
Unit 10: Resource Levelling
- Resource Levelling Overview
- Creating Resource Chaos
- Tracking Down Overallocations
- Fix 1: Changing Work Effort
- Fix 2: Assigning Overtime
- Fix 3: Hiring Contract Labour
- Fix 4: Switching Work Assignments
- Fix 5: Rescheduling Tasks
Unit 11: Assigning Materials
- Overview of Assigning Materials
- Assigning Fixed Material Consumption
- Contouring Materials Usage
- Adding More Material Resources
- Assigning Variable Usage Materials
- Adding to a Material Assignment
- Checking Material Quantities
Unit 12: Costs
- Costing Overview
- Reviewing the Current Cost Status
- Variable Resource Costs
- Assigning Daily Costs for Equipment Hire
- Assigning Fixed Costs to a Resource
- Assigning Fixed Costs to a Task
- Assigning Material Costs
- Using Multiple Cost Tables
- Changing Resources Rates During a Project
- Viewing Project Costs
Unit 13: Constraints and Deadlines
- Overview of Constraints and Deadlines
- Reviewing our Project
- Adding a Constraint
- Using Elapsed Time to Resolve Conflicts
- Creating a Deadline
Unit 14: Project Monitoring
- Overview of Project Monitoring
- Creating a Baseline
- Getting Microsoft Project to Update Progress
- Manually Updating Task Progress
- Entering Delayed Tasks
- Tracking Actuals on a Gantt Chart
- Using the Tracking Box
- Viewing Task Slippage
- Project Monitoring Quick Reference
Unit 15: Printing
- Overview of Printing
- Printing a Gantt Chart
- Printing Sheet Views
- Printing Jobs Lists
- Printing Resources Lists
- Printing Quick Reference
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