MICROSOFT PROJECT ESSENTIALS (1 DAY) - DLS CONSULTING

Subject

• Using Microsoft Project to manage projects.

Unit Standards

• 120385 - Apply a range of project management tools and techniques  (Level 4 – 7 Credits
• On course completion delegates will be able to:
• Demonstrating an understanding of project management tools.
• Using a range of project management tools.
• Applying corrective action steps where project management tools and techniques usage problems occur.

Pre-requisites

Prior knowledge and skills to:

• Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in mathematics and communication skills at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
• Learners accessing this qualification will have demonstrated competence in computer literacy and applicable software at NQF level 4 or equivalent.
• ID 120372 - Explain fundamentals of project management.

The estimated course duration may not be met should the learner not have achieved these prerequisites

Level

Basic/Intermediate

Modules

Introduction

• What is a Project
• The Project Triangle
• Planning the Project
• Manage the Project
• The Microsoft Project Screen
• Views
• Help

Building the plan

• Starting a new Project
• Setting up the project calendar
• Entering Tasks
• Formatting Views
• Editing and Rearranging the Task List
• Saving the Project

Working with Tasks

• Entering a Milestone
• Recurring Tasks
• Outlining Tasks
• Linking Tasks
• Dependencies
• Adding Lead or Lag time
• Set specific dates for a task
• Task Deadlines
• Splitting Tasks

Working with Resources

• Working with a resource list
• Creating a Resource List:
• Resource Calendars
• Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Effort Driven Scheduling
• Over-allocated Resources

Reviewing the Project Plan

• View the entire project
• Check the finish or start date
• Identifying the Critical path
• Switching Views
• Using a filter
• Sorting information

Adjusting the Project plan

• Adjusting Task Dependencies
• Changing Constraints
• Adding resources to a task
• Saving a baseline

Tracking Progress

• Tracking your progress
• Check for variance
• Tracking tasks

Communicating the Plan

• Printing
• Page Setup
• Reports