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Module 1: Project Management Overview - Project Management Theory
- The Project Management Process
- Definition
- Planning
- Execution
- Control
- Closure
Module 2: Microsoft Project 2007 Overview - Introducing the Global.mpt File
- The Startup Task Pane
- Microsoft Project Help
- The Project Guide
- The Planning Wizard
- Navigating in Microsoft Project 2007
- Use the Scroll Bars
- Use the Zoom In and Zoom Out buttons
- Use the Go to Selected Task button
- Screen and Tool Tips
- The Three-Tiered Timescale Bar
Module 3: Inside Microsoft Project 2007 - YJTJ Process (Your Job Tools Job)
- Microsoft Project Data Model
- Understanding Views
- Understanding Tables
- Understanding Filters
- Understanding Groups
- Single-Pane Views
- Combination Views
Module 4: Project Definition - The Need for a Project Definition Process
- Project Definition in Microsoft Project 2007
- Step #1 Set the Project Start Date
- Step #2 Enter Properties
- Step #3 Display the Project Summary Task
- Step #4 Set the Project Calendar and Nonworking Time Calendar
- Step #5 Set Options Unique To This Project
- Step #6 Save the Project
- More About Base Calendars
- Creating a Base Calendar
Module 5: Project Planning Tasks - The Task Planning Process
- Creating a Task List Manually
- Using a Template
- Planning for Non-Deliverable Tasks
- Basic Task Skills
- Entering and Editing Tasks
- Moving Tasks
- Inserting Tasks
- Deleting Tasks
- Creating the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
- Creating Milestones
- Creating Recurring Tasks
- Adding Task Notes
- Setting Task Dependencies
- Lag Time
- Lead Time
- Setting Task Constraints
- Task Notes on Constraints
- Constraints: Flexible and Inflexible
- Planning Wizard Message Regarding Constraints
- Setting Task Deadline Dates
- Missed Deadlines and Constraints
Module 6: Project Planning Resources - Defining Project Resources
- Entering Basic Resource Information
- Entering Custom Resource Information
- General Page
- Working Time Page
- Costs Page
- Notes Page
- Custom Fields Page
Module 7: Project Planning - Assignments - Task and Resource Assignments
- Identifying Resource Capabilities
- Estimating Task Effort
- Resource Assignments: A Best Practice
- Assigning Resources in the Task Entry View
- The Duration Equation
- Microsoft Project "Task Types"
- Assigning Resources in the Assign Resources Dialog
- Assigning Material Resources to a Task
- Using Effort Driven Scheduling
- Using Resource Substitution
- More about the Assign Resources Dialog
Module 8: Project Execution - Project Execution Defined
- What is a Baseline?
- Saving a Project Baseline
- Viewing the Project Baseline
- Clearing the Project Baseline
- Tracking Project Progress
- Entering % Complete
- Entering Actual Work and Remaining Work
- Daily Timesheet and Remaining Work
- A Best Practice for Using the Timesheet
- Step #1 Set up the Resource Usage View
- Step #2 Enter Actual Work
- Step #3 Enter Zeroes When No Work Was Performed
- Step #4 Adjust Remaining Work Estimates
Module 9: Variance Analysis - Variance Defined
- Types of Variance
- Actual and Estimated Variance
- Locating Variance in Microsoft Project 2007
- Work Variance
- Cost Variance
- Date Variance
- Using Views to Locate Variance
- What Is A View?
- Create a New View Using the 4-Step Method
- Select or Create a Table
- Select or Create a Filter
- Select or Create a Group
- Create the New Custom View
- Using the Organizer
Module 10: Plan Revision - Plan Revision Defined
- Methods for Plan Revision
- Using the Tracking Gantt View
Module 11: Change Control - Change Control Defined
- Baseline Issues with Change Control
- Save Baseline for Selected Tasks
- Inserting New Tasks between Dependent Tasks
Module 12: Printing and Reporting - Project Communications Management
- Identifying Stakeholder Reporting Needs
- Reporting in Microsoft Project 2007
- Reports Based on Views
- Creating Custom Reports
- Creating Custom Crosstab Reports
- Printing in Microsoft Project 2007
- Print Preview
- Page Setup
- Using the Print Dialog
- An Issue with Printing Views
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