Microsoft Project Introduction Course Outline

Getting to Know Project
Starting Project
Using the Main Menu
Using the Task Pane
Using the New Project Pane
Using the Basic Search Pane
Using Help

Defining the Project
Creating a New Project
Opening a Project
Using File Properties
Entering Start and Finish Dates
Establishing a Project Calendar
Saving your Project

Tasks
Entering Tasks
Entering Sub Tasks
Entering a Task Duration
Estimating Durations
Using Task Notes
Understanding Milestones and Phases
Using Recurring Tasks
Editing Tasks
Changing Task Priority
Inserting a Task
Deleting Tasks
Moving Tasks

Task Linkages
Creating a Logical Sequence
Using the General Tab
Understanding Task Predecessors
Understanding Task Resources
Understanding Advanced Task Options
Understanding Task Constraints
Understanding Task Types
Using Task Notes
Outlining a Task
Understanding Summary Tasks
Understanding Linkage Types
Using a Finish to Start Relationship
Using a Start to Start Relationship
Using a Finish to Finish Relationship
Using a Start to Finish Relationship
Understanding Simple Linkage
Spotting Linkages on a Gantt Chart
Understanding Lag and Lead Time
Understanding Lead Time on the Gantt Chart
Understanding Lag Time on the Gantt Chart
Understanding the Types of Constraints

Updating and Taking Projects
Setting the Baseline
Recording Actuals – Tasks
Recording Actuals – Costs
Tracking with the Tracking Gantt Chart
Tracking with the Work Table View
Tracking with Progress Lines

Resources
Using the Resource Sheet
Entering Resources
Understanding Units
Understanding Rates
Understanding Accrue At
Assigning a Calendar to a Group of Resources
Assigning a Resource to a Task
Assigning a Resource Calendar
Removing a Resource
Replacing Resources
Removing a Calendar

Network Diagram View
Understanding the Network Diagram View
Examining a Network Diagram
Understanding Summary Tasks in Network Design View
Changing Task Linkages

Shortening Your Project
Setting the Critical Path
Using the Critical Path View
Filtering for Critical Tasks Only
Shortening the Project

Overallocations
Using the Resource Usage View
Using the Resource Management Toolbar
Using the Resource Allocation View
Using the Resource Allocation Graph

Resolving Overallocations
Delaying Tasks Manually
Leveling Resources
Using the Leveling Gantt View
Decreasing Work Time
Splitting Tasks
Viewing Slack in a Table View
Viewing Slack in a Gantt View
Reassigning Resources
Increasing Working Hours
Assigning Overtime to a Task
Contouring Resources

Printing Project Reports
Using Print Preview
Using the Report Generator
Using the Project Summary Report
Understanding Print Options

Printing Reports
Viewing and Printing Reports
Understanding Page Setup
Understanding Print Dialog Boxes
Understanding Different Types of Reports
Customizing Reports