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Microsoft Project 2007 Introduction Training

Microsoft Project 2007 Introduction Training Course Outline
Last Updated 21st August 2007
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Microsoft Project 2007 – 2 day Introduction Course

Datrix Training - 0800 781 0626 - www.datrixtraining.com

Module 1 - Microsoft Project Basics in Microsoft Project 2007
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

Module 2 - Microsoft Project Help in Microsoft Project 2007
Printed Help Sources
The Help Task Pane
Browsing The Table of Contents
Searching For Specific Help
Understanding A Help Window
Disabling Online Content
Enabling Online Content

Module 3 - Creating A New Project in Microsoft Project 2007
New Project Overview
Understanding Your Project
Creating A New Project
Saving A New Project File
Setting Specific Options
Pitfalls In Changing Options
Adjusting The Standard Calendars
Creating Public Holidays
Creating A New Calendar
Specifying Project Summary Information
Specifying Project Information

Module 4 - Creating Tasks in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Creating Tasks
Reviewing The Project
Entering Tasks
Creating Summary Tasks
Moving About A Sheet
Working With Summary Tasks

Module 5 - Task Durations in Microsoft Project 2007
Task Duration Overview
Entering Task Durations
Displaying Critical Tasks
Checking Project Status
Understanding Project Slack
Entering Milestones

Module 6 - Creating Relationships in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Creating Relationships
Creating Relationships Using The Link Tool
Changing Relationships and Dependencies
Entering Lag Time
Entering Lead Time

Module 7 - Constraints & Deadlines in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Constraints & Deadlines
Reviewing Our Project
Adding A Constraint
Creating A Deadline

Module 8 - Resourcing A Project in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Resourcing
Creating A Resource Pool
Entering Materials
Assigning Calendars To Resources
Adjusting Resource Information
Changing The Unit Display

Module 9 - Assignment Concepts in Microsoft Project 2007
Understanding Resource Assignment
Understanding Effort
Creating Simple Assignments
Understanding Task Types
Working With Fixed Unit Assignments
Working With Fixed Duration Assignments
Working With Fixed Work Assignments
Understanding Effort Driven Resourcing
Disabling Effort Driven Resourcing

Module 10 - Assigning Resources in Microsoft Project 2007
Assigning Resources
Assigning Part Time Resources
Contouring Resource Usage
Assigning Specific Work Times
Assigning Resources In Task Information

Module 11 - Resource Levelling in Microsoft Project 2007
Resource Levelling Overview
Tracking Down Overallocations
Changing Work Effort
Assigning Overtime
Hiring Contract Labour
Switching Work Assignments
Rescheduling Tasks

Module 12 - Costs in Microsoft Project 2007
Costing Overview
Reviewing The Current Cost Status
Variable Resource Costs
Assigning Daily Costs For Equipment Hire
Assigning Resource Usage Costs
Assigning Fixed Costs
Assigning Material Costs
Using Multiple Cost Tables
Changing Resources Rates During A Project
Viewing Costs

Module 13 - Project Monitoring in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Project Monitoring
Creating A Baseline
Getting Project To Update Progress
Manually Updating Task Progress
Entering Delayed Tasks
Tracking Actuals On A Gantt Chart
Using The Tracking Toolbar
Viewing Task Slippage

Module 14 - Printing in Microsoft Project 2007
Overview Of Printing
Printing A Gantt Chart
Printing Sheet Views
Printing Jobs For Resources
Printing Resources For Tasks


Microsoft Project Course Outlines
Microsoft Project 2007
Introduction - 2 days
Advanced - 1 day
Microsoft Project 2003
Introduction - 2 days
Advanced - 1 day
Microsoft Project 2002
Introduction - 2 days
Advanced - 1 day
Microsoft Project 2000
Introduction - 2 days
Advanced - 1 day
Note: It is possible to customise and tailor each Microsoft Project course ot meet your training objectives. There is usually no extra charge for customising your training course.
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