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Project 2016 Essentials
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€175.00
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Project 2016 Essentials
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Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Project 2016 Essentials.
Microsoft Project 2016 is a suite of tools for efficient project and portfolio management. It is designed to help users set realistic goals for project teams and customers by creating schedules, distributing resources and managing budgets. This course is a good introduction for anyone who wants to learn to use MS project as the tool for them and their team.
Why this course matters
This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together.
What you will gain
- Use the key features and workflows covered in Project 2016 Essentials with greater confidence.
- Apply the tools and techniques to practical business tasks.
- Recognise common mistakes and work more efficiently in day-to-day use.
Who is this course for?
This course is suitable for business users, administrators, managers and professionals who want to work more efficiently with everyday digital tools.
Course at a glance
- Study time: approximately 2 hours.
- Format: self-paced online learning.
- Professional development: CPD course.
Microsoft Project 2016 is a suite of tools for efficient project and portfolio management. It is designed to help users set realistic goals for project teams and customers by creating schedules, distributing resources and managing budgets. This course is a good introduction for anyone who wants to learn to use MS project as the tool for them and their team.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
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
2: 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
3: 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 2016
- 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
4: 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
5: New Features in Project 2016
- Getting Started with Templates
- Project Report
- Talking to your team with Lync 2010
- Trace Task Paths
- More Flexible Timelines
- Resource Scheduling
- Do things quickly with Tell Me
Continue your learning
Part of this learning pathway: Microsoft Office & Windows
Next course: Project 2016 Advanced
Learners also take: Project 2010 Advanced | Project 2010 Essentials | Project 2010 Expert
Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Microsoft Office & Windows > Project 2016 Essentials
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