Duration
1 day
Overview
This 1-day Microsoft Project Masterclass will cover 8 modules with separate associated topics. These modules include:
Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Introduction to Microsoft Project
- Exploring the Microsoft Project Environment
- Displaying an Existing Project Plan in Different Views
Module 2: Creating the Project Schedule
- Task Duration
- Milestones
- Manual Scheduling
- Auto Scheduling a Task
- Task Relationships
- Timeline
- Identifying the Critical Path
- Working with Constraints
- Recurring Activities
- Add Notes to a Task
Module 3: Managing Resources in a Project Plan
- Resource Types
- Work Resources
- Material Resources
- Cost Resources
- Assigning Calendars to Resources
- Resolving Resource Over-Allocation
Module 4: Assigning Resources and Levelling
- Simple Resource Assignments
- Levelling a Single Resource
- Assigning Part Time Resources
- Creating Part Time Resource Calendars
- Problem Assignments
- Assigning Resources
- Understanding Resource Levelling
- Checking Resource Usage
- Understanding Overtime
Module 5: Costs
- Understanding Project Costs
- Reviewing Current Costs
- Entering Variable Costs
- Assigning
- Daily Costs
- Per Usage Costs
- Fixed Costs
- Material Costs
- Changing Rates During a Project
- Assigning Cost Resources
Module 6: Constraints and Deadlines
- Understanding Constraints and Deadlines
- Creating a Constraint
- Types of Constraint
- Using Elapsed Time
- Rescheduling Tasks
- Creating a Deadline
Module 7: Project Tracking and Controlling
- Creating a Baseline
- Automatically Updating Tasks
- Manually Updating Tasks
- Entering Delayed Tasks
- Tracking Actuals on a Gantt Chart
- Using the Tracking Box
- Viewing Task Slippage
- Basic Data Highlighting
- Applying Filters
- Editing Existing Filters
- Deleting an Unwanted Filter
- Grouping Tasks
- Using AutoFilters
Module 8: Reporting
- Understanding Graphical Reports
- Running a Report
- Filtering Report Data
- Creating a New Report
- Enhancing Report Appearance
- Removing Unwanted Reports
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.