Project 2003 Level 1

Cost: $880.00   Duration: 2 days

Prerequisite
Solid PC skills in databases or
spreadsheets.

Objectives
To provide a thorough understanding of the introductory concepts and skills that will enable the participant to effectively use Project.

Methodology
Group and individual instruction, hands on practical exercises, visual aids, comprehensive course documentation.

Content:

Project Basics
The Project Screen
Working With Views
Working With Combination Views
Working With Tables
Working With The Gantt Chart View
Understanding Project's Menus
Understanding Toolbars
Working With Existing Project Files

Project Help
Using Quick Preview
Running A Tutorial
Using The Project Map
Using The Office Help System
Searching For Help
Using What's This?
Checking System Details
Tool Tip Help

Creating A New Project
Creating A New Project
Saving A New Project File
Setting Specific Options
Pitfalls In Changing Options
Adjusting The Standard Calendars
Creating Public Holidays
Creating A New Calendar
Specifying Project Summary Information
Specifying Project Information

Project Management
What Is A Project?
Tasks And Resources
The Importance Of Planning
Steps In Project Management
Project Management Tools
Using A Computer
The Advantages Of Project
The Disadvantages Of Project

Creating Tasks
Entering Tasks
Creating Summary Tasks
Moving About A Sheet
Working With Summary Tasks

Task Durations
Entering Task Durations
Displaying Critical Tasks
Checking Project Status
Entering Milestones

Creating Relationships
Catching Up With The Case Study
Creating Relationships Using The Link Tool
Creating Relationships Using Task Entry
Using Task Information For Relationships
Creating Relationships In A Sheet
Keeping To Schedule Using Relationships
Entering Lag Time
Entering Lead Time

Resourcing A Project
Creating A Resource Pool
Entering Materials
Assigning Calendars To Resources
Adjusting Resource Information
Changing The Unit Display 

Assignment Concepts
Understanding Resource Assignment
Project's Calculation Methodologies
Understanding Effort
Creating Simple Assignments
Understanding Task Types
Working With Fixed Unit Assignments
Working With Fixed Duration Assignments
Working With Fixed Work Assignments
Working With The Driver Resource
Understanding Effort Driven Resourcing
Disabling Effort Driven Resourcing

Assigning Resources
Assigning Resources Using Task Entry View
Assigning Part Time Resources
Contouring Resource Usage
Assigning Specific Work Times
Problem Assignments
Assigning Resources In Task Information
Assigning Resources In A Sheet
Assigning Resources That You Don't Have

Resource Leveling
Tracking Down Overallocations
Changing Work Effort
Assigning Overtime
Hiring Contract Labour
Switching Work Assignments
Rescheduling Tasks

Assigning Materials
Assigning Fixed Material Consumption
Contouring Materials Usage
Adding More Material Resources
Assigning Variable Usage Materials
Adding To A Material Assignment
Checking Work For Materials

Costs
Variable Resource Costs
Assigning Daily Costs For Equipment Hire
Assigning Resource Usage Costs
Assigning Fixed Costs
Assigning Material Costs
Using Multiple Cost Tables
Changing Resources Rates During A Project
Viewing Costs

Constraints & Deadlines
Adding A Constraint
Using Elapsed Time To Resolve Conflicts
Adjusting The Schedule To Meet Constraints
Creating A Deadline

Project Monitoring
Creating A Baseline
Updating Progress
Manually Updating Task Progress
Entering Delayed Tasks
Tracking Actuals On A Gantt Chart
Using The Tracking Box
Viewing Task Slippage

Printing
Printing A Gantt Chart
Printing Sheet Views
Printing Jobs For Resources
Printing Resources For Tasks