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Microsoft® Project 2007: Basic

(One-day workshop)

Date(s): The schedule for this workshop is not currently available. Please call nSight Training at 781-273-6300 for more information or fill out our online inquiry form.

Instructor(s): TBA


Description
Welcome to Microsoft® Project 2007: Basic. This course is the first of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft® Office Project Professional 2007 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments. You will create a project plan file containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan.


Intended Audience:
This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.


Topics Include:

 
  • Lesson 1: Creating a Project Plan File
    • Create a Project Plan File
    • Create and Assign a Project Calendar
    • Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
    • Add a Project Summary Task
    • Add a Recurring Task
    • Enter Task Duration Estimates

  • Lesson 2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
    • Outline Tasks
    • Link Dependent Tasks
    • Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
    • Constrain Tasks
    • Set a Task Deadline

  • Lesson 3: Creating and Assigning Resources
    • Create Resources
    • Create a Resource Calendar
    • Assign Resources
    • Assign Additional Resources to a Task
    • Resolve Resource Conflicts

  • Lesson 4: Finalizing the Project Plan
    • View the Critical Path
    • Shorten the Project Duration
    • Set a Baseline
    • Display Project Summary Information

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