Microsoft® Project 2010: Beginner

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.

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

* Identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment.
* Create a new project plan file and enter project information.
* Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
* Manage resources for a project.
* Finalize a project plan.

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: Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment
Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan

Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan
Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
Topic 2C: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates
Topic 2E: Add Resources to a Project Plan

Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan

Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks
Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task
Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan

Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
Topic 5B: Set a Baseline
Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report

Appendix A: Additional Procedures to Create a Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010

Prerequisites:

Must be sponsored by your agency or company. Students enrolling in this class should have the following:

* A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Project Management Fundamentals (Second Edition).

* Basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1.