Microsoft Project Training | Chicago

Fast Facts

Duration
2 days

Class Size
Max 10 students

Times
9.00am to 4.30pm

Computer
One per student

Training Manual
Included

Price
695.00

Microsoft Project

Upcoming Classes
Course Outline
Instructors

Course Description

Microsoft Project is a 2 day class aimed at teaching users how to create, modify, update and implement project plans using Microsoft Project 2003 or Project 2007.

Target Audience

This Project course is designed for anyone who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and ultimately managing projects. No prior experience of Project is required however an understanding of Windows is recommended.

Leaning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this Microsoft Project training course students will be able to:

Create a New Project Plan.
Manage Tasks by Organizing them and Setting Task Relationships.
Manage Resources for a Project.
Finalize the Project Plan.
Exchange Project Plan Data with other Applications.
Update a Project Plan.
Manage Project Costs.
Report Project Data Visually.
Reuse Project Plan Information.

Upcoming Classes

Chicago	Aug, 2008	Sep, 2008	Oct, 2008	Nov, 2008
Microsoft Project	Aug 28 - 29	Sep 15 - 16	Oct 9 - 10	Nov 13 - 14

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Course Outline

Getting started with Project

Explore the Microsoft Project Environment
Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Creating a Project Plan

Create a New Project Plan
Assign a Project Calendar
Add Tasks to the Project Plan
Enter the Task Duration Estimates
Add Resources in the Project Plan

Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

Outline Tasks
Add a Recurring Task
Link Dependant Tasks
Set a Constraint to a Task
Set a Task Deadline
Add Notes to a Task

Managing Resources in a Project Plan

Create a Resource Calendar
Assign Resources to Tasks
Assign Additional Resources to a Task
Enter Costs for Resources
Enter Values for Budget Resources
Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalizing the Project Plan

Display the Critical Path
Shorten the Project Duration
Set a Baseline
Print a Project Summary Report

Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications

Import Project Information
Export Project Plan Data into Excel
Copy a Picture of the Project Plan Information

Updating a Project Plan

Enter Task Progress
Enter Overtime Work
Split a Task
Reschedule a Task
Filter Tasks
Set an Interim Plan
Create a Custom Table
Create a Custom Report

Managing Project Costs

Update Cost Rate Tables
Group Costs
Link Documents to a Project Plan

Reporting Project Data Visually

Create a Visual Report
Customize a Visual Report
Create a Visual Report Template

Reusing Project Plan Information

Create a Project Plan Template
Create a Custom View
Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans
Share Resources
Create a Master Project

Meet the Instructors

Pat

Pat is one of our most experienced trainers. Over the last 20 years he has trained literally thousands of professional, executive, managerial, administrative, clerical, sales, and technical personnel.
His professional approach to training, and in particular the way he shares his real World experiences allow Pat's students to walk away with a wealth of knowledge. Pat's student approval rating is right up there with the best.

CLOSE BIO

"Pat explained everything very thoroughly and provided great examples of real life instances where all of the information could be applied. He was friendly and able to answer all questions. The center was very professional and I would recommend the Training Connection! Hope I can come back."

Lora Sundberg - The Rise Group

"This is the best professional instruction I have experienced. This has been a very positive experience. I would strongly recommend Training Connection to my peers and subordinates."

Patty Wong - Tegrant

"Pat was great! He didn't simply go over the software the entire time, rather he applied real world project management philosophies and PMI standards to the lessons which kept the class completely interested. Also the staff, Allyncia was probably one of the most pleasant and nice and helpful people I have ever encountered. No joke. She is a keeper on staff! I will definitely think of Training Connection FIRST for my future training needs and desires. Thanks to Pat and the team!"

Peter Becker - Liquidus TV

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