Course 55180-A: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started

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Course 55180-A: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started

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In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started class, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2016 user interface, including project views and the ribbon. They will also learn to enter, organize, and link tasks, work with resources, create basic reports, and create projects independently. The course allows time to practice fundamental basic skills essential for efficient use of this program.

Audience Profile

This course is intended for students new to Microsoft Project.

Prerequisites

Course outline

Module 1: Components of a Project

Module Overview

This module explains how to identify the components of a project and map a project. It also explains the sample projects used throughout this course.

Lessons

Project Components
Mapping a Project
Exercise: Mapping a Project
Sample Projects Used in This Course

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Identify components of a project.
Map a project.
Understand the sample projects that are used in this course.

Module 2: Getting Around Microsoft Project 2016

Module Overview

This module explains how to get around in Microsoft Project 2016.

Lessons

Starting Project
The Ribbon
Exercise: Understanding the Ribbon
The Backstage View
Exercise: Open and Save a Project
Exercise: Enter Project Information
Tour of the Quick Access Toolbar
Exercise: Add and Delete Commands from the Quick Access Toolbar
Basic Formatting

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Start Project 2016.
Understand tabs, groups, and commands on the Ribbon.
Hide the Ribbon.
Enter project information.
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar.
Use basic formatting in Project 2016.

Module 3: Calendars

Module Overview

This module explains how to work with Calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2016.

Lessons

Project Start Date
Exercise: Set the Project Start Date
Creating a Project Calendar
Connecting a Calendar to a Project
Formatting the Timeline to Match a Custom Calendar
Exercise: Create and Link a Project Calendar

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

How to set a projects start and finish dates.
Change a project calendar.
Format the timeline of the Gantt chart view.

Module 4: Working with Tasks

Module Overview

This module explains how to work with tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2016.

Lessons

Creating a Task
Entering Durations
Exercise: Enter Tasks and Durations
Scheduling Tasks
Exercise: Set a Task to Manual Scheduling
Milestone Tasks
Exercise: Add a Milestone Task
Linking Tasks
Exercise: Link Tasks
Adding Notes to Tasks
Exercise: Add a Note to a Task
Add a Calendar to a Task
Exercise: Add to Your Map
Exercise: Practice of Topics covered in Lessons 1 to 4

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Understand tasks.

Module 5: Creating and Working with Resources

Module Overview

This module explains how to create and work with resources.

Lessons

The Resource Sheet
Exercise: Enter Work, Material, and Cost Resources
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Exercise: Assign Resources to Tasks

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Add resources to a project.
Assign resources to tasks.

Module 6: Managing a Project

Module Overview

This module explains how to manage a project using Microsoft Project 2016.

Lessons

Viewing a Project
Reviewing and Making Adjustments to a Project
Exercise: Review the Project
Setting a Baseline
Viewing the Baseline
Exercise: Set and View a Baseline
Recording Progress
Exercise: Record Progress
Reporting on Projects
Exercise: Create a Report
Sending Data to Excel
Exercise: Send Data to Excel

Lab Sessions

Not available for this module

Lab Lessons

Lab lessons not available

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Use different way to view a project.
Review and make adjustments to a project.
Set a baseline.
Update a project.
Create and format reports.
Send data to Excel for analysis.

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