Introductory Microsoft Project Training

Introducing Project Management:

•Understanding what defines a project
•The Project Triangle: Seeing projects in terms of time, cost and scope
•Managing your projects with Microsoft Project

Finding Your Way Around In Microsoft Project:

•Getting started with Microsoft Project
•Working with menus and toolbars
•Switching between views and tables
•Creating a project file
•Entering project properties
•Saving a Microsoft Project file

Entering And Organizing Tasks:

•Entering tasks
•Estimating duration
•Breaking a long task into shorter tasks
•Linking tasks
•Checking project duration
•Inserting new tasks

Setting Up Resources:

•Setting up people resources
•Setting up equipment resources
•Setting up material resources
•Entering resource pay rates
•Entering resource pay rates
•Organizing resources into groups
•Entering additional resource information in a text field

Assigning Resources to Tasks:

•Assigning a single resource to a task
•Scheduling formula: duration, units, and work
•Assigning multiple resources to a task
•Assigning resources with effort-driven scheduling off
•Removing a resource assignment
•Assigning material resources to tasks
•Creating a new resource and assigning it to a task

Workshop Length: 1 day

Course Description:

The course introduces the fundamentals of Project Management. The student will be introduced to some of the project management software tools available, project management techniques, and common pitfalls to avoid when planning and managing a project. Upon completion, the attendee will have gained the know-how and confisdence to plan and manage projects. “Whether you manage projects independently or need a solution to align people and the objectives of your organization, Microsoft Project Training will provide the right solution to meet your project management needs.”

Milli Micro Systems Inc. is a Project Management Company dedicated to providing Management, Training, and Information Technology solutions for government and private sector entities that require specialized needs and intricate Program Management. Since 1993 Milli Micro Systems Inc. has provided excellence in Specialized Training by minimizing the learning curve and maximizing the impact of our teaching on our students. Whether your organization needs one course or a specialized certifi cate program, you’ll enjoy our ability to customize delivery.

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