Project Level 1

Project Management Overview
Introduction to Microsoft Project
Using the new TimeLine feature
Introduction to Project Views
Viewing the Network Diagram
Using the ‘Group By’ Feature
Using the ‘Highlight Feature
Applying a filter
Introduction to Project Management
Understanding how MS Project helps you plan and adjust your projects
Project Terminology
Work Breakdown Structure

Planning the Project
Defining the Project
Completing the Project Definition
Project Planning
Completing the Project Plan
Where to begin with MS Project
Setting the project start date
Project Properties
Amending the Standard Calendar
Creating a New Base Calendar
Displaying a Specific Calendar on the Gantt Chart
Saving the New Project File
Ending a Project Session

Task Entry and Task Linking
Entering tasks, milestone and summary tasks
Inserting, deleting and moving tasks
Adding a recurring task
Adding a note to a task
Understanding the new Task Mode in Project
Working with task durations and relationships
Using lag time and lead time
Creating constraints for tasks in Auto Schedule Mode
Resolving scheduling conflicts
Setting a deadline on a task
Quick Reference

Resources and Resource Entry
Using the Resource Sheet to enter resources
Assigning and amending a resource calendar
Setting Resource Availability Dates
Understanding Resource Costs
Assigning resources to tasks using Auto Schedule Mode
Using Material Resources
Planner to view and change assigned resources
Baselining your project