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Course 55288-A: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019: Getting Started

  • Duration: 3 days
  • Job Role: Developer

Course 55288-A: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019: Getting Started

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In this Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019: Getting Started class, students will spend time getting comfortable with the Project 2019 or Project 365 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 new users of Microsoft Project.

Prerequisites

  • There are no prerequisites for this course.

Course outline

Module 1: Components of a Project

Module Overview

In this lesson, we will go over the components of a project that are covered in detail in this course and present the sample projects that will be used in this course.

Lessons

Components of a Project.
Demo and Exercise 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:

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

Module 2: Getting Around in Microsoft Project

Module Overview

In this lesson, you will learn to start Project 2019 and you will get familiar with the Ribbon, including tabs, groups, and commands. A solid understanding of how the Ribbon works and being able to navigate to different parts of the Ribbon will get you off to the right start using Microsoft Project 2019.

Lessons

Starting Project
The Ribbon
The Backstage View
Tour of the Quick Access Toolbar
Basic Formatting

Lab Sessions

Exercises

Lab Lessons

Understanding the Ribbon
Open and Save a Project
Enter Project Information
Add and Delete Commands from the Quick Access Toolbar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Start Project 2019.
Work with tabs, groups, and commands on the Ribbon.
Hide the Ribbon.
Use the Backstage View.
Enter project information.
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar.
Use basic formatting in Project 2019.

Module 3: Calendars

Module Overview

This module explains how to work with calendars.

Lessons

Project Start Date
Creating the Project Calendar
Connecting a Calendar to a Project
Formatting the Timeline to Match a Custom Calendar

Lab Sessions

Exercises

Lab Lessons

Create and Link a Project Calendar

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Change a project calendar.
Format the timeline of the Gantt chart view.

Module 4: Working with Tasks

Module Overview

This module will introduce you to how tasks are used in Project.

Lessons

Creating a Task
Entering Durations
Scheduling Tasks
Milestone Tasks
Linking Tasks
Adding Notes to Tasks
Add a Calendar to a Task

Lab Sessions

Exercises

Lab Lessons

Enter Tasks and Durations
Set a Task to a Manual Scheduling
Add a Milestone Task
Link Tasks
Add a Note to a Task

After completing this module, students will be able to:

Enter durations.
Work with start and finish dates.
Create subtasks.
Auto-schedule and manually schedule tasks.
Link tasks.
Create summary and milestone tasks.
Add notes to tasks.

Module 5: Creating and Working with Resources

Module Overview

This module explains how to create and work with resources.

Lessons

The Resource Sheet
Assigning Resources to Tasks

Lab Sessions

Exercises

Lab Lessons

Enter Work, Material, and Cost Resources
Assign Resources to Tasks

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 with Microsoft Project.

Lessons

Viewing a Project
Reviewing and Making Adjustments to a Project
Setting a Baseline
Viewing the Baseline
Recording Progress
Reporting on Projects
Sending Data to Excel

Lab Sessions

Exercises

Lab Lessons

Review the Project
Set and View a Baseline
Record Progress
Create a Report
Send Data to Excel

After completing this module, students will be able to:

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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