Microsoft Office Project 2007 Essentials DVD Training

Dates in Gantt View from Project 2007 Training Course
(demo in lower resolution that actaul training course)

If you want to be a successful Project Manager, then effectively using Microsoft Project 2007 is the key to achieving this. This fantastic MS Project 2007 Training DVD covers all you need to know to be great Project Manager.

About This MS Project 2007 Course:

For all users of Microsoft Project 2007 who need to plan, track and communicate effectively for any type of project, this is the right project management course for you. Whether you are a manager, planner or coordinator – if you want to use Microsoft Project 2007 effectively this course will ensure your success with the application and provide you with powerful tools and techniques to better manage your projects.

Our training course have been developed by utilising proven effective techniques on using Project together with best practices around project management. Project 2007 is not like using other Microsoft Office products such as Word, Excel or PowerPoint in that it requires you to have some “core” knowledge and understanding of both project management basics in conjunction with the application.

Our MS Project 2007 training course combines the key project management concepts with the appropriate functions in Microsoft Project which then results in increased productivity and effectiveness. This course covers beginner, intermediate and advanced course, and provides a comprehensive learning program. It will allow you to support your projects from beginning to end focusing on proven effective training methods to support you through the planning, implementation and closing out of projects. No matter what your level of expertise is, this course will support your efforts in optimizing your use of Microsoft Project 2007.

If you want to increase your knowledge of Microsoft Project then look no further. Learn MS Project 2007 quickly and cost-effectively by using this great self study Microsoft Project 2007 Training Course.

Learn MS Project 2007 quickly and cost-effectively.
 

Microsoft Project Fit Into Project Management

What Is a Project?
What Is Project Management?
What Skills Do You Need as a Project Manager?
What are Some Key Challenges Facing Project Managers Today
Why is Project Management Important in Today’s World?
Strategic Fit of Project
How is Project 2007 an Enabling Tool?
How does Project 2007 Help Manage Project Constraints?
What is the Microsoft Office Enterprise Management (EPM) Solution?
Improved Business Results with a Proven Effective Approach

Understanding the Microsoft Project Environment

Getting Started
The Project Window
Getting Started Task Pane – Getting Help and Creating New Plans (Templates)
Project Guide & Importing Tasks From Excel
Moving from the Default Gantt View to Other Views
Moving Around Text Area vs. Bar Area
Key Option Settings
Project Summary Task & Outline Number
Default Task Type (Fixed Duration, Fixed Work, Fixed Units)
Other Option Settings
Working with Calendars
Change Working Time & Creating New Calendars
Applying Project Calendars and Task Calendars
Applying Calendars to Resources
Project Information and the Project Start Date
Defining The Project Start Date vs. Project Finish Date
Project Information – Statistics, Status Date, Current Date, Calendar
Displaying Project Start Date and Current Date in Gantt View
Saving mpp files vs. published plans

Planning Effectively with Microsoft Project

5 Step Process To Scheduling Success
Step 1 – Enter Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) – Phases, Tasks and Milestones
Understanding the WBS – organizing your phases, tasks and milestones.
Importance of the Task Name Column
Inserting, Deleting and Moving Tasks
Step 2 – Outlining Structure (Indenting/Outdenting)
*Indenting/Outdenting Tools*
Phases vs. Tasks vs. Milestones
Show Outline Tool
Step 3 – Estimating Duration
Understanding Duration vs. Work
Entering Duration Estimates
Step 4 – Setting Dependencies
Understanding Dependency Types
Setting Dependencies/Links
Task Constraints & Deadlines
Understanding the Critical Path
Viewing the Critical Path
Step 5 – Assigning Resources (Hours and Costs)
Setting-up Resource Pool
Assigning Resources
Project Budgets & Costs
Understanding The Microsoft Project Calculation Engine
6 Key Things That Impact The Calculation of Time
4 Key Things That Impact the Calculation of Cost
Using Task Drivers & Highlight Changes

Communicating & Reporting with Microsoft Project

Understanding Project Views
Reviewing Task Type Views
Reviewing Resource Type Views
Reviewing Split Screen Views
Using Tables
Displaying Other Tables
Inserting, Deleting or Moving Columns
Creating New Tables
Using Filters
Using Key Existing Filters
Using the Autofilter
Creating New Filters
Using Groups
Understanding the Group function
Group by Critical or Milestone
Creating New Groups
Formatting Text and Bars
Formatting Text Area
Formatting Bar Area
Formatting Gridlines
Custom Stakeholder Views
Understanding What is View Specific
Creating Custom Views for Reporting
Custom Page Set-up Functions
Using Pre-defined Reports
Generating Reports in Different Formats
Copy Picture to Word or PowerPoint
Saving As Excel Files
Using Organizer to Exchange Data
Creating Master/Consolidated Plans
Creating & Saving Master Plans
Organizing Projects in Master Plans
Updating Projects in Master Plans

Updating & Tracking with Microsoft Project

Setting Baseline
What is a Baseline
Using the Tracking Gantt view and Variance Table
Setting a Baseline
Clearing or Resetting a Baseline
Saving Multiple Baselines
Updating Status With % Complete
Using the Tracking Toolbar
Viewing the Current Date
Entering % Complete
Entering Actuals
Using the Update Tasks Function
Using the Tracking Table
Comparing Results & Taking Corrective Action
Analyzing Slipped & Critical Tasks
Using Notes to keep track of changes
Manage Variance and Take Corrective Action
Conclusion

Bonus- What’s New in Project 2007

Items List of New Features
Review New Features in Project 2007

• Project Management Training - Article .

• Project Management e-book – How to Cheat at IT Project Management.