Project 2010: Introduction

Course Specifications:
Courseware: Microsoft Office Project 2010: Introduction
Software: Microsoft Office Project 2010
Course length: 1 day
Course times: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Course Description:
You will create and manage a project schedule using Microsoft Project 2010.

Course Objective:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

-Identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment
-Create a new project plan file and enter project information
-Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships
-Manage resources for a project
-Finalize a project plan

Target Student:
This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.

Course Prerequisites:
To be successful in this course, students should have the following:

-A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts (such as Project Management Fundamentals)
-Basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system

Delivery Method:
Instructor led, group-paced, classroom-delivery learning model with structured hands-on activities. Each student is provided with a computer and a manual. The manual is the student's to keep and makes an excellent reference guide.

Course Content
Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment
Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan
Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan
Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
Topic 2C: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates
Topic 2E: Add Resources to a Project Plan

Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan
Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks
Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task
Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan
Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan
Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
Topic 5B: Set a Baseline
Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report

Appendix A: Additional Procedures to Create a Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010