Module 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Office Project 2007
- Understanding the Nature of Projects
- Discovering Project 2007
- Understanding Project 2007 File Types
- Navigating the Project 2007 Interface
- Getting Help and Guidance
- Configuring Options
Module 2: Creating and Defining Projects
- Creating and Saving Projects
- Defining Properties and Options
- Creating and Organizing the Task List
- Importing Data
- Modifying and Applying Calendars
- Setting Scheduling Options
Module 3: Working with Estimates and Dependencies
- Entering Task Estimates
- Using A PERT Analysis to Estimate Task Duration
- Linking and Unlinking Tasks by Using the Gantt Chart View
- Linking and Unlinking Tasks by Using the Network Diagram View
- Adding Lag or Lead Time to a Linked Task`
Module 4: Working with Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars
- Introducing Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars
- Creating and Modifying Deadlines
- Creating and Modifying Constraints
- Creating and Modifying Task Calendars
- Identifying Critical Tasks
- Working with Task Driver
Module 5: Working With Resources
- Introducing Resources, Assignments, and Budgeting
- Adding Resources to the Resource Sheet
- Creating and Modifying Resource Assignments
- Entering Project Budgets
Module 6: Predicting Behavior by Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula
- Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula
- Changing Variables and Predicting Behavior
- Applying Task Types to Produce Predictable Behavior
- Special Situations with Effort-Driven Scheduling
Module 7: Customizing and Formatting
- Formatting Screen Elements
- Creating and Modifying Templates
- Creating and Modifying Fields, Tables, and Formulas
- Creating and Modifying Filters and Groups
- Creating and Modifying Custom Views
Module 8: Analyzing Resource Utilization
- Introducing Resource Utilization Concepts
- Viewing Resource Assignments, Allocation, and Utilization
- Managing Resource Availability
- Optimizing and Leveling Resource Assignments
Module 9: Tracking Progress
- Working With Baselines
- Entering Duration Updates
- Entering Work Updates
- Entering Cost Updates
- Discovering Variances
- Troubleshooting and Getting Back on Track
Module 10: Creating Reports
- Selecting, Editing, and Creating Basic Reports
- Configuring Print and Page Setup Options
- Setting Options to Correct Printing Issues
- Exporting Reporting Data
- Creating and Modifying Visual Reports
Module 11: Managing Multiple Projects
- Introducing Management of Multiple Projects
- Creating Master Projects
- Creating Links Between Projects
- Calculating Single or Multiple Critical Paths
- Saving and Opening Multiple Projects
- Sharing Resources and Analyzing Resource Utilization Across Multiple Projects