Microsoft Project 2016 – Part 1

Length

1 day

Price

$440.00 inc GST

Overview

Microsoft Project is one of the most popular scheduling and project management programs on the market.

This course covers the basics of using Microsoft Project 2016 and how to set up a simple project, including how to configure the project calendar, tasks, resources, and more.

You may also be interested in our Microsoft Project 2016 – Part 2 course which covers advanced features including task management, timelines, earned value calculation, custom reports, and custom views.

After completion of this course you may also be interested in our Agile Project Management Foundation and PRINCE2 Foundation courses.

Key Topics

Detailed Info

Starting a Microsoft Project
Customising the Microsoft Project 2016 Interface
Adding Tasks and Resources to a Project
Working with Project Calendars
Working with Project Tasks
Working with Project Resources
Delivering a Project Plan

Skills Gained

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Target Audience

Prerequisites

Skills Gained

At the completion of this course you should be comfortable with:

creating a basic project
adding tasks to a project
adding resources to a project
customised calendar
customised views

Key Topics

Lesson 1: Starting a Microsoft Project

TOPIC A: Project Management 101

Projects
Project Management
Project Management Processes
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Triple Constraint
Project Sponsors and Stakeholders

TOPIC B: Navigate and Customise the Microsoft Project 2016 Interface

The Start Screen
Methods for Creating New Projects
Gantt Chart View
The View Bar
The Microsoft Project Interface
The Ribbon Interface
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Status Bar
The Timeline
Getting Help with Tell Me

TOPIC C: Add Tasks to a Project

Project Tasks
Manually Scheduled vs. Auto Scheduled Tasks
Task Information Dialog Box
Task Durations
Task Links
Inactivating Tasks

TOPIC D: Add Resources to a Project

Project Resources
Resource Sheet View
Resource Information Dialog Box
Types of Resources
Resource Pools

TOPIC E: Save a Project

Places to Save Projects
Save Options

Lesson 2: Working with Project Calendars

TOPIC A: Manage Project Time Frames

The Project Information Dialog Box
Project Start and Finish Dates
Current Date
Base Calendars

TOPIC B: Change Working Time

The Change Working Time Dialog Box
The Legend
Working vs. Nonworking Times
Exceptions
Exception Recurrence

Lesson 3: Working with Project Tasks

TOPIC A: Manage Project Tasks

Task Information Dialog Box
General Task Information
Task Predecessors
Resources to Accomplish Tasks
Advanced Task Information
Task Constraints
Task Notes

TOPIC B: Add Summary Tasks and Milestones

Summary Tasks and Subtasks
Project Summary Task
Outline Numbers
Task Milestones

Lesson 4: Working with Project Resources

TOPIC A: Manage Project Resources

Resource Information Dialog Box
General Resource Information
Resource Costs
Resource Notes

TOPIC B: Allocate and Level Work Resources

Team Planner
Managing Unassigned Tasks
Resource Allocation and OverAllocation
Levelling Resources
Changing and Removing Assigned Resources
Replacing Resources

Lesson 5: Delivering a Project Plan

TOPIC A: Print Project Views

Prepare a View for Printing
Printing Options

TOPIC B: Share Projects

Share Category of Backstage View
Sync with SharePoint
Emailing a Project

TOPIC C: Export Projects

Export Category of Backstage View
Exporting Options

Target Audience

This course is designed for people who need to know how to use Microsoft Project 2016 to manage projects and all elements such as tasks, resources, and costs, associated with projects.

We can also deliver and customise this training course for your organisation. For more information, please contact us on 1800 853 276.

Prerequisites

This course assumes the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu. Understanding and experience with printing and using a web browser is an asset, but not required. No previous experience with other versions of Microsoft Project is necessary.

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