Microsoft® Project 2010: Advanced

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who has the basic skills to create and modify project plans using Microsoft Project 2010, and who needs to use Microsoft Project 2010 to manage and customize those plans through the implementation stage of a project.

Course Objectives: Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

* Exchange project plan data with other applications.
* Update a project plan.
* Manage project costs.
* Report project data visually.
* Reuse project plan information.

Along with this course, you will receive Knowledge Packs. What are Knowledge Packs? – They are a collection of interactive resources, bundled with the course book that provides you with support before, during, and after a classroom event. Go beyond the book with Knowledge Packs for your training and extend your classroom experience with these powerful, enhanced learning tools.

The Learning Pad will provide you with access to an online portal with these components:

* Immersive content and interactive exercises that map to the course objectives
* Assessments to identify competency gaps and validate comprehension
* Electronic course book accessible via web browser or mobile device
* Printable quick reference cards and other performance support materials
* A bonus online course that complements the skills taught, enabling you to apply what you’ve learned in the workplace
* Access to vLabs is included to provide hands-on practice.

As a student, you will have access to these learning tools for up to 12 months!

Course Content:

Lesson 1: Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications

Topic 1A: Import Project Information
Topic 1B: Export Project Plan Cost Data to an Excel Workbook
Topic 1C: Copy a Picture of the Project Plan Information

Lesson 2: Updating a Project Plan

Topic 2A: Enter Task Progress
Topic 2B: Enter Overtime Work
Topic 2C: Edit Tasks
Topic 2D: Reschedule a Task
Topic 2E: Filter Tasks
Topic 2F: Set an Interim Plan
Topic 2G: Create a Custom Table
Topic 2H: Create a Custom Field

Lesson 3: Managing Project Costs

Topic 3A: Update Cost Rate Tables
Topic 3B: Group Costs
Topic 3C: Link Documents to a Project Plan

Lesson 4: Reporting Project Data Visually

Topic 4A: Create a Visual Report
Topic 4B: Customize a Visual Report
Topic 4C: Create a Visual Report Template

Lesson 5: Reusing Project Plan Information

Topic 5A: Create a Project Plan Template
Topic 5B: Create a Custom View
Topic 5C: Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans
Topic 5D: Share Resources
Topic 5E: Create a Master Project

Appendix A: Synchronizing with SharePoint

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in this class should have the ability to create and update project plans using Microsoft Project 2010. You can obtain this level of skills and knowledge by taking the following course:

* Microsoft® Project 2010: Beginner

A general understanding of project management concepts is helpful, but is not required. To obtain this general understanding, you may choose to take the following course:

* Project Management Fundamentals.

Knowledge of other Microsoft Office 2010 applications would also be helpful, but is not required.