Course Introduction
Course Introduction
Chapter 1 - Getting Started with Microsoft Project
Getting Started with Microsoft Project
Defining Project Management
Identifying Project Management Phases
The Project 2003 Window
Demo - Starting Project 2003
Opening a Project 2003 File
The View Bar
Gantt Chart View
Calendar View
Form Views
A Combination View
Demo - Navigating Views
Using Office Assistant
The Help Task Pane
Demo - Using Help
Closing Files and Closing Project 2003
Demo - Closing Files and Project 2003
Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 2 - Creating Projects
Creating Projects
Demo - Creating a New Project File
Project Summary & Project Information
Base Calendars
Creating a New Base Calendar
Change Working Time Dialog Box
Demo - Creating a New Base Calendar
Saving Project Files
Setting Default Folder and Auto Save
Demo - Saving a Project File
Chapter 2 Review
Chapter 3 - Working with Tasks
Working with Tasks
Task Lists
Inserting Tasks
Task Duration
Demo - Adding Tasks and Durations
Task Types
Demo - Changing a Task Type
PERT Analysis
Using the PERT Analysis Toolbar
Demo - Calculating Estimated Duration
Deleting Tasks
Rearranging Task Lists
Demo - Moving a Task
Milestone Tasks
Demo - Setting a Milestone
Chapter 3 Review
Chapter 4 - Outlining Task Lists
Outlining Task Lists
Task Hierarchy
Outlining a Task
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
Indenting and Outdenting Tasks
Hiding and Unhiding Subtasks
Demo - Hiding and Unhiding Subtasks
Adding a Project Summary Task
Demo - Adding a Project Summary Task
WBS Codes
Demo -WBS Codes
Chapter 4 Review
Chapter 5 - Assigning Task Relationships
Assigning Task Relationships
Task Links
Task Dependencies
Linking & Unlinking Tasks
Demo - Linking and Unlinking Tasks
Changing Predecessors
Demo - Changing Predecessors
Lead versus Lag Time
Demo - Adding Lead and Lag Time
Recurring Tasks
Demo - Adding Recurring Tasks
Chapter 5 Review
Chapter 6 - Creating Resources
Creating Resources
The Resource Sheet
Resource Sheet Details
Demo - Creating Resources
Resource Calendar
Demo - Creating a Resource Calendar
Chapter 6 Review
Chapter 7 - Assigning Resources
Assigning Resources
Assigning Resources
Demo - Assign Single Resource to Task
Assigning a Resource to Multiple Tasks
Demo - Assign Mult. Tasks & Resources
The Resource Pool
The Share Resources Dialog Box
Demo - Share Resources - Another Proj.
Effort-Driven Schedules
Demo - effort-driven/non-effort-driven tasks
Chapter 7 Review
Chapter 8 - Using Constraints and Deadlines
Using Constraints and Deadlines
Task Constraints
Constraint Types
Demo - Setting a Task Constraint
Task Calendars
Demo - Creating/Applying Task Calendar
Setting Deadlines
Demo - Setting a Deadline
Chapter 8 Review
Chapter 9 - Evaluating and Adjusting Resources
Evaluating and Adjusting Resources
Resource Overallocation
Adding the Overallocation Field
A Sample Resource Usage View
Demo - Identifying Overallocation
Resource Leveling
Leveling a Resource Manually
A Sample Resource Allocation View
Demo - Leveling Resources Manually
Split a Task
Demo - Splitting a Task
Chapter 9 Review
Chapter 10 - Evaluating and Adjusting Time Factors
Evaluating and Adjusting Time Factors
Slack
Demo - Displaying Slack in a Plan
Critical Tasks
Network Diagram with Critical Tasks
Zooming Network Diagram View
Demo - Displaying the Critical Path
Methods for Adjusting Time
Delay Resource Work
Demo - Delaying Resource Work
Assign Overtime to a Resource
Demo - Assigning Overtime
Types of Costs
Demo - Using the Cost Table
Methods for Adjusting Costs
Demo - Adjusting Costs
Chapter 10 Review
Chapter 11 - Tracking Progress
Tracking Progress
Baseline Plan
Project Statistics
Demo - Saving a Baseline Plan
Update Percentage of Task Completed
Demo - Updating Task Completion %
Update Tasks that are in Progress
Update Actual Start and Finish Dates
Demo - Update Actual Start/Finish Dates
View Progress in Network Diagram View
Demo - View Progress in Network Diagram
Update the Actual Work Performed
Demo - Update Actual Work Performed
Earned Value
The Earned Value Table
Demo - Display the Earned Value Table
Slippage
Demo - Displaying Slippage in a Plan
Chapter 11 Review
Chapter 12 - Working with Project Views
Working with Project Views
Modify a Bar Style
The Bar Styles Dialog Box
Demo - Modifying a Bar Style
Format a Timescale
Custom Views
Customize Network Diagram View
Demo - Create Custom Network Diagram View
Tables
Demo - Create New Table from Existing
Inserting and Deleting Table Columns
Hiding Columns
Demo - Modifying a Table
Using Custom Fields
Demo - Creating Custom Fields
Filters
Demo - Sharing a Filter Between Projects
The Drawing Toolbar
Demo - Using the Drawing Toolbar
Using Organizer
Copy Project Elements a Specific Project
Demo - Organizer
Chapter 12 Review
Chapter 13 - Customizing Printed Views and Reports
Customizing Printed Views and Reports
Print the Current View
Demo - Printing the Current View
Reports
Demo - Printing a Report
Create a Custom Report
The Crosstab Report
Demo - Creating a Custom Report
Run a Report Macro
The Record Macro Dialog Box
The Macros Dialog Box
Demo - Running a Macro
Chapter 13 Review
Course Closure
