MICROSOFT OFFICE PROJECT TRAINING

INTRODUCTION: In today’s rapidly emerging technology, technical skills can be said to be common place; but the differentiating factor that will separate the high flyers from the low performers lies in the ability of the people to develop and sustain viable and relevant skillsets. This ability comes with a trained mindset and sets of attitudes that positions the individual at the forefront. This requires a continuous training and retraining program that will equip them to effectively compete in the ever expanding and aggressive business environment.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive resource for users of all levels – This training program will avail the beneficiaries with the practical hands-on skills required to succeed in the digital world.

Microsoft Project is a powerful planning tool used by many project managers and project planners. It provides support for many of the key project control processes including the preparation of schedules, resource plans, cost forecasts and progress reports

This course is designed for the absolute beginner; no prior computer experience is necessary in order to get the most out of this training course.By the completion of this training course, the beneficiaries will be capable of using common program functions, work efficiently with Microsoft Project (MS Project), plan and manage the delivery of projects, create and manage a project schedule, create reports and will have in-depth knowledge of the tools and functions available to them while using the Internet.

Introduction to MSProject

• Understanding the Ribbon, Tabs and Groups of Commands
• Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views
• Creating a Project Plan
• Assign a Project Calendar
• Add Tasks to a Project Plan
• Enter the Task Duration Estimates
• Add Resources to a Project Plan
• Managing Tasks in a Project Plan
• Outline Tasks
• Link Dependent Tasks
• Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
• Add Notes to a Task
• Add a Recurring Task
• Managing Resources in a Project Plan
• Create a Resource Calendar
• Assign Resources to Tasks
• Enter Costs for Resources
• Resolve Resource Conflicts
• Finalizing a Project Plan
• Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
• Set a Baseline
• Print a Project Summary Report

Intermediate

• Exchanging Project Plan Data with Other Applications
• Import Project Information
• Export Project Plan Cost Data to an Excel Workbook
• Copy a Picture of the Project Plan Information
• Updating a Project Plan
• Enter Task Progress
• Enter Overtime Work
• Edit Tasks
• Reschedule a Task
• Filter Tasks
• Set an Interim Plan
• Create a Custom Table
• Create a Custom Field
• Managing Project Costs
• Update Cost Rate
• Group Costs
• Link Documents to a Project Plan
• Reporting Project Data Visually
• Create a Visual Report
• Customize a Visual Report
• Create a Visual Report Template
• Reusing Project Plan Information
• Create a Project Plan Template
• Create a Custom View
• Make Custom Views Available to Other Project Plans
• Share Resources
• Create a Master Project

TARGET AUDIENCE: Technical professionals such as Engineers, Project Managers, Site Supervisors and Managers.