Course: Microsoft Project 2003 - Level 1 - 2 days

To introduce new user to Microsoft Project 2003 and to give a broad overview of the facilities and functions available: how to define projects, scope projects,     communicate project plans, present project reports and status information and track projects

Aimed At:

Any PC user who has a need to extend their skills in the use of Microsoft Project 2003

 
Prior Learning:

No previous knowledge of Microsoft Project 2003 is required. Participants should have attended an Introduction to Personal Computers and Microsoft Windows course prior to this course and students should have some project management experience (e.g. they should be familiar with the following terms: Gantt Chart, PERT Chart, task, critical path, and resource).

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

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Outline Tasks
Link Dependent Tasks
Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
Constrain Tasks
Set a Task Deadline

Creating and Assigning Resources
Create Resources
Create a Resource Calendar
Assign Resources
Assign Additional Resources to a Task
Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalising the Project Plan
View the Critical Path
Shorten the Project Duration
Set a Baseline
Display Project Summary Information