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Microsoft Project Training Introduction
    About Lesson

    Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project

    In this module, you will learn:

    • Key project management concepts that apply to Microsoft Project
    • How to navigate the Microsoft Project interface
    • How to customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

    Module 2: Creating a New Project Plan

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Build a project plan by producing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
    • Set up tasks, summary tasks, milestones and identify the relationships between them
    • Estimate and set up task and project duration, including deadlines
    • Manage the subprojects of the master project

    Module 3: Controlling Your Project Plan

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Create new and update existing project calendars
    • Implement calendar changes and save them to the global template
    • Share calendars with other project stakeholders
    • Establish the relationship between project, task, and resource calendars

    Module 4: Keeping Your Project on Track

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Establish a tracking process for your project
    • Update project plans with tracking data
    • Review project task updates for timeline problems
    • Resolve issues with project schedules

    Module 5: Managing Project Resources and Assignments

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Define work, material, and cost resources within your project
    • Assign resources to tasks
    • Troubleshoot resource assignments
    • Investigate and resolve resource overallocations

    Module 6: Analyzing Project Data and Preparing Reports

    In this module, you will learn how to:

    • Define project stakeholder groups
    • Identify project communication requirements
    • Create basic and dynamic project reports, including custom filters and tables
    • Automate reporting tasks via macros
    • Share data using the collaborative features in MS Project