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COURSE 9800 \| 2-DAY SESSION \| 14 PDUs Mastering Microsoft Project Step-by-Step workshops to successfully implement Microsoft Project 2003 or 2007 Environment Course Overview Course Outline Who Should Attend Cities & Dates

In this class, you will learn how to: Ensure your project success by utilizing the full capabilities of Microsoft Project Advance projects around the core concepts of PMI Project Management framework. Master the most effective approach for high risk projects Understand the nuances of Project in the Windows environment Perfect the knowledge of developing and controlling Task and Resource Sheets Develop accurate scheduling with calendars Gain greater control of resources and finances Create baselines and variance reports Track and Modify projects that are in progress Consolidate Projects and manage multiple critical paths Improve resource utilization by sharing resources Customize Microsoft Project to benefit your working environment Expand Project success of importing and exporting Project data Quickly access the information you need Execute the most effective methods of sharing project information across users Capitalize on task constraints and deadlines to effect project control Capture the significance of Critical Path variances to promote understanding and support of Project plans Eliminate a moving target - capitalize on the sophistication of Microsoft Project Immediate Benefits of This Class: Eliminate project “moving targets”, utilize the sophistication of Project software Control Project plans from creation thru successful closing Utilize tools that predict accurate cost, schedules, and scope Recognize task dependencies and learn estimating techniques Implement critical-chain method and manage against critical path. Understand importance of constraints, deadlines, and calendars. Analyze resource utilization Track project progress and determine techniques for variance control. Customize reports to capture various levels of critical information. Manage multiple projects and multiple critical paths Link projects to a Shared Resource Pool Optimize the options to benefit individual work environment Navigate importing and exporting capability Skilled use of Task Types and Scheduling Formula Capture completed projects as templates for future use Effective use of Project Organizer to share information between users Learn to manage project productivity and eliminate “SWAG” Taught only by a PMP-certified instructor Aligned with Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Exam The course includes many of the required skills that demonstrate knowledge and expertise as defined by Microsoft in their certification program for MCTS. It ensures use of Microsoft Project tools resulting in better project outcomes, greater efficiency, and optimal resource management. Critical tools for successful implementation of projects Step by step labs enhance learning and allow immediate on-the-job productivity. Fully participatory – hands on workshops that evolve in complexity and reinforce previous learned skills. Taught by a PMP-Certified Instructor – Aligned with the PMBOK 2005 - 3rd Edition Assures that the project management disciplines you learn are in complete alignment with the ISO certified PMI framework. This course has been designed to lead you through the critical skills needed to master Microsoft Project. From the first lab to the last, you will be guided in each step with additional tips and shortcuts. These series of “hands on” labs, coupled with descriptive worksheets cover the critical skills needed to enhance your project success. *In-Class Group Exercises: Each chapter includes hands-on workshops* *PART 1 Exercises* Chapter 1: Getting Started with Project Labs Navigate screen elements of Project Utilize the Project Guide Learn windows shortcuts for use of Project Creating and Defining Projects Create and assign a Project Calendar, Tasks Chapter 2: Creating and Managing a Work Breakdown Structure Labs Create and Edit Tasks Project Summary, Task Summary, Sub-tasks, Milestone, Recurring Tasks Estimating Durations Task Relationships: defining, linking, and modifying Edit Task Information, constraints, deadlines, milestones Chapter 3: Setting Up Resources Labs Create resource sheets Modify resource calendars Assign resources to tasks; material, work, cost resources Changing task types Modify task relationships Entering fixed costs Chapter 4 Identifying Project Risks and Printing Reports Labs View Critical Path Master Critical Path Durations Baselines: define, save, and modify Create Reports and customize report capabilities *PART 2 Exercises* Chapter 1 Tracking Performance Tracking and Updating the Project Plan Use of Tracking Gantt, Tracking Table, Variance Table Task updates, Split tasks, reschedule tasks Chapter 2: Updating and Filtering Project Plans Labs Creating, modifying, and applying Filters Tracking overdue tasks with filters Tracking competed tasks with filters Tracking Tasks by Grouping Grouping and Sorting Tasks Chapter 3: Project File Exchange and Conversion Labs Importing and exporting Project data with Excel Converting Project Plan files to Web pages, Gif files, Objects Hyperlink to other application/web/within same project Chapter 4: Managing Multiple Projects Labs Creating Master Projects, linking Sub-Projects, defining ghost tasks Calculating Multiple Critical Paths Chapter 5: Working with Resource Pools Labs Creating and sharing Resources between projects Updating Resource files