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 365 and how to set up a simple project, including how to configure the project calendar, tasks, resources, and more.
Note: Project 2019 and Project 365 are both desktop application versions of Microsoft Project. Project 2019 is the perpetual, bought-outright, stand-alone version of the software; Project 365 is the subscription-based version. Anyone working with either Project 2019 or Project 365 will be able to successfully complete this course. Throughout this course you will be using the Desktop app; the course does not cover use of the Web/Online app.
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What you’ll learn
At the completion of this course you should be comfortable with:
starting a project
working with project calendars
working with project tasks
working with project resources
delivering a project plan
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More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Quality instructors and content
Expert instructors with real world experience and the latest vendor- approved in-depth course content.
Partner-Preferred Supplier
Chosen and awarded by the world’s leading vendors as preferred training partner.
Ahead of the technology curve
No matter your chosen technologies or platforms, we can help you stay one step ahead.
Train Anywhere
From our state-of-the-art classrooms to telepresence to your offices, our instructor-led training caters to your needs.
Track Record
30 years driving innovative, award-winning learning solutions
More Courses, More Often
When you train with DDLS you get more courses, more often, in more locations and from more vendors.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for people who need to know how to use Microsoft Project 365 to manage projects and elements such as calendar, tasks, resources, and more associated with projects.
We can also deliver and customise this training course for larger groups – saving your organisation time, money and resources. For more information, please contact us on 1800 U LEARN (1800 853 276).
Course subjects
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 365 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. Non-working 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
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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