MS Project Efficiencies

Length:  8 hours

 

 

This course will cover basic information on topics including:

Reporting Project Information

Analyzing Project Information

Managing Master Projects and Resource Pools

Customizing the MS Project interface

Customizing your View of Project Information

Automating your work with Macros

Managing Project Files

 

The instructor will also include “insider” tips on how to most efficiently:

 

·          Use Task Form > Window, Split [Gantt Chart View]

·          Create and Use Templates

·          Copy custom items to Global.mpt

·          Create and use Custom Fields [120 user defined fields available]

·          Using the proper sequence when changing Work, Duration, and Units information  

·          Use of the appropriate Toolbar for the work you are doing.

·          Avoiding the use of Start and Finish fields.

·          Use Work Contours to more accurately reflect how a resource performs work over the course of a task.

·          Display your Project (Base) Calendar nonworking time in the Gantt Chart.

·          Use Recurring Task for any item that repeats on a pattern in your project plan.

·          Display fields in a Usage view

·          Use Elapsed Duration.

·          Modify the Duration or Dates of a Summary Task (you can’t).

·          Use keyboard Shortcuts

·          Use the proper steps in setting up the Resource Leveling Tool

·          Create a custom toolbar for Views and Tables

·          Protect your project plan files with a Password

·          Work with Field Names

And many more!!