Course outline

Please note that the version most used by the group will be installed on all workstations, but the differences between the versions will be addressed during the session.

Duration : 2 days

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Prerequisites	Windows – End-user or equivalent Knowledge of the basic principles of project management
Audience	This course is for anyone who wants to learn how to effectively manage their projects with Microsoft Project.
Objectives	Identify the key elements of project management Design simple and complete projects Define options specific to a project (calendar, work schedules, etc.) Manage tasks and assign them to the right project members Manage resources and their assignment Resolve difficulties and problems arising from resource utilization Manage the planning of a project and the status updates Print reports and use the view/display tool.
Contents	Introduction to MS Project Interface of MS Project Viewing and Modes Creating a project Defining and personalizing options Project calendars Saving a project Task lists Identification and properties Creating tasks Manipulating tasks Recap tasks Repetitive tasks and milestones Types of tasks Task constraints Link between tasks List of resources Table of resources Creating a list of available resources Managing resources in MS Project Assigning costs to resources Calendar of resource utilization, re-stocking, etc. Allocations Allocating resources Monitoring resource allocation Managing resource allocation The over-utilization of resources Analyzing the over-utilization of resources Resolving over-utilization issues The planning of a project and progress updates Initial planning Follow-up and progress updates Progress analysis Page layout and printing Personalizing the print layout Printing selections Using and printing reports Additional elements (time permitting) : Task management with the task management tool Layout and manipulation Managing links Using filters Standard filters Automatic filters Personnalization of reports Gantt diagram modification

Project Management with Microsoft Project

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