Project 2007, Introduction
Welcome to Microsoft Project 2007, Introduction. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments.
Audience
The target students for this course should be comfortable using a personal computer and Microsoft Windows XP or later. Students will get the most out of this course if their goal is to become proficient project managers by using Microsoft Project 2007 to plan and manage their project effectively.
Students taking this course should be familiar with personal computers and the use of a keyboard and a mouse. Furthermore, this course assumes that students have completed the following courses or have equivalent experience:
- Windows XP: Basic or Windows Vista: Basic
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Apply project management concepts, start Project 2007, open an existing project file, navigate different views, create and save a new project file, and use the Project 2007 Help features.
- Create a task list in Gantt Chart view by entering the task name and duration, modify the task list by inserting and deleting tasks, and create a Work Breakdown Structure.
- Create task relationships by linking, add predecessors and lead time to tasks, view task relationships, add recurring tasks, explore Network Diagram view and modify the task relationships in it, and use the Task Information dialog box.
- Use the Change Working Time dialog box to create a base calendar for the project, use the resource sheet to create a resource pool, assign resources to tasks, create task calendars, enter resource costs in Resource Sheet view, and use the cost table in Gantt Chart view.
- Work with Calendar and form views, and create and modify tables.
- Use standard filters and AutoFilters, create an interactive filter, use predefined groups, create a custom group, and sort task and resource data.
- Display the critical path and edit effort-driven schedules, and resolve resource conflicts by identifying and adjusting resource overallocation.
- CertBlaster preparation and materials also included.
- Unit 1: Getting started
- Unit 2: Working with tasks
- Unit 3: Scheduling tasks
- Unit 4: Managing resources
- Unit 5: Working with views and tables
- Unit 6: Filtering, grouping, and sorting
- Unit 7: Finalizing the task plan
In order for a class to be successful, all students should share the same general level
of knowledge and experience. If a participant does not demonstrate these, the instructor will take
the necessary steps either to prepare the participant or place him/her in a more appropriate course.
This policy is intended to maintain the high level of quality control that you have come to expect.