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Microsoft Project 2007 Overview
 
Target Audience:  

Users who need to plan, design, create and manage project plans using Microsoft Project.

 
   
Objectives:  

On completion of the course users will be able to create new project plans and modify existing plans including entering task and resource details, and use dependency links to produce logical schedules.  Users will also maintain plans by entering progress information and prepare plans for printing.

 
   
Prerequisites:  

A working knowledge of one other Microsoft application and a general understanding of the principles of project management is desirable although not essential.

 
   
 
       
     
  Duration: 1 Day
  Cost: £125 + VAT
     
 
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Project Basics

  • What is Project Management?

  • What is a Project

  • Work Breakdown Structures

  • All About Project 2007

  • Getting Help & The Project Guide

  • The Project Interface & Task Pane

  • Opening & Navigating Project Files

  • Switching Views & Split Views

  • Displaying Tables

 

Starting a New Project

  • Setting Project Objectives
  • Modifying the Base Calendar
  • Entering File Properties
  • Outlining the Plan
  • Inserting, Editing, Deleting, Moving & Copying Tasks
  • Creating & Displaying Task Notes
 

Estimating Timescales

  • Entering Task Durations
  • Creating Milestone Tasks
 
   

Scheduling with Dependencies

  • What is a Critical Path?
  • Creating & Modifying Dependencies
  • Elapsed Time, Lag Time & Slack Time
 

Assigning Resources

  • Using the Resource Sheet
  • Entering & Editing Resource Details
  • Basic Resource Assignments
  • Resource Allocation Views
 

Completing Tasks

  • Using the Tracking Toolbar
  • Automatic Task Linking
 

Printing Gantt Charts

  • Previewing & Printing Projects
  • Controlling Page Setup