Project 2010: Introduction

Course Specifications:

Courseware: Project 2010: Level 1

Software: Microsoft Office Project 2010

Course length: 1 day

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:

1. Identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment
2. Create a new project plan file and enter project information
3. Manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships
4. Manage resources for a project
5. 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:

1. A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts (such as Project Management Fundamentals)
2. 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

1. Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment
2. Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan

1. Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan
2. Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
3. 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

1. Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
2. Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks
3. Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
4. Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task
5. Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task

Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan

1. Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
2. Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
3. Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources
4. Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan

1. Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
2. Topic 5B: Set a Baseline
3. Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report

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