Microsoft Project 2002

2 days

Day 1

Audience

Prerequisites

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. It is also intended for those preparing to pursue certification as a Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS) for Microsoft Project 2002.

·           An understanding of project management concepts.

·           Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either Windows 2000 Introduction or Windows XP Introduction

Description

This course is designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Project 2002 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.

Goals/Objectives

·           Create a project plan file and enter task information.

·           Create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.

·           Assign project resources.

·           Finalize the project plan file.

Outline/Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Creating a Project Plan File

·           Topic 1A: Create a Project Plan File

·           Topic 1B: Create and Assign a Project Calendar

·           Topic 1C: Add Tasks to the Project Plan File

·           Topic 1D: Add a Project Summary Task

·           Topic 1E: Add a Recurring Task

·           Topic 1F: Enter Task Duration Estimates

Lesson 2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

·           Topic 2A: Outline Tasks

·           Topic 2B: Link Dependent Tasks

·           Topic 2C: Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File

·           Topic 2D: Constrain Tasks

·           Topic 2E: Set a Task Deadline

Lesson 3: Creating and Assigning Resources

·           Topic 3A: Create Resources

·           Topic 3B: Create a Resource Calendar

·           Topic 3C: Assign Resources

·           Topic 3D: Assign Additional Resources to a Task

·           Topic 3E: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 4: Finalizing the Project Plan

·           Topic 4A: View the Critical Path

·           Topic 4B: Shorten the Project Duration

·           Topic 4C: Set a Baseline

·           Topic 4D: Display Project Summary Information

Appendix A: Microsoft Office Specialist Program

Day 2

Audience

Prerequisites

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.

·           An understanding of project management concepts.

·           Knowledge of a Windows operating system.

·           Microsoft Project 2002Level 1 .

Description

This course will build upon that knowledge, and give you the opportunity to work with a project plan once it has entered the project implementation phase.

Objectives/Goals

·           Exchange project plan data with other applications.

·           Update a project plan.

·           Create custom reports.

·           Re-use existing project plan information.

·           Collaborate on a project plan with others

Outline

Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications

·           Topic 1A: Import a Task List from an Excel File into a New Project Plan

·           Topic 1B: Create a Custom Import Map

·           Topic 1C: Export Project Plan Cost Data into Excel

·           Topic 1D: Copy a Picture into a Word Document

·           Topic 1E: Save Project Plan Information as a Web Page

Lesson 2: Updating a Project Plan

·           Topic 2A: Enter Task Progress Information

·           Topic 2B: View Task Progress

·           Topic 2C: Split a Task

·           Topic 2D: Reschedule a Task

·           Topic 2E: Filter Tasks in a Project Plan

·           Topic 2F: Save an Interim Project Plan

·           Topic 2G: Create a Custom Table

·           Topic 2H: Add Custom Columns to a Table

·           Topic 2I: Hyperlink Documents to Tasks

Lesson 3: Creating Custom Reports

·           Topic 3A: Create a Custom Report

·           Topic 3B: Modify a Custom Report's Header and Footer

·           Topic 3C: Add a Picture to a Report

·           Topic 3D: Modify a Custom Report's Margins

·           Topic 3E: Print a Custom Report

Lesson 4: Re-using Project Plan Information

·           Topic 4A: Create a Project Plan Template

·           Topic 4B: Create a Custom Combination View

·           Topic 4C: Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans

·           Topic 4D: Share Resources

·           Topic 4E: Create a Master Project Plan

Lesson 5: Collaborating on a Project Plan

·           Topic 5A: Publish a Project Plan

·           Topic 5B: Assign Resources to Tasks in a Published Project Plan

·           Topic 5C: Review Task Assignments

·           Topic 5D: Request Progress Information

·           Topic 5E: Update Task Progress with Timesheets

·           Topic 5F: Approve Project Plan Updates

·           Topic 5G: Post an Issue

·           Topic 5H: Conclude a Project Plan

Appendix A: Microsoft Project Enterprise Features

Appendix B: Microsoft Office Specialist Program