Microsoft Project , Level I, CMP846

Microsoft Project - Introduction Whether you manage a corporate project of your own business, Microsoft Project Software will help you be more efficient and productive. Microsoft Project 2007 - Level I is an introductory course designed to teach you how to create and modify a project plan file, assign project resources, establish a project calendar, set deadlines, resolve resources conflicts, and finalize your project plan. This course is the first of two classes in the series.

Prerequisites:
Knowledge of Windows, and an understanding of project management concepts, and basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Classroom Hours: 12

Technology update: Please bring a Flash Drive/Memory Stick 512MB or larger to class which will enable you to save your class work.

Course Objectives: 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.

Textbook: Books may be purchased at the MC Bookstore or online. You will need to know the CMP#(Continuing Education classes) for the class you are taking in order to look up information about the textbook. Please bring your textbook to the first class session.

Course Content

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 Deliverable 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