Introduction to MS Project

Introduction to MS Project Workshop Details

Description
Will demonstrate various features of MS Project necessary to create and modify a project plan file including tasks, resources and resource assignments. Recommended Prerequisite Knowledge: Understanding of Project Management Concepts, Knowledge of Windows operating system. Duration - 8 hours.

Goal
Understand how to create an MS Project Plan file, setting task precedence relationships and leveling resources assigned.

Outline / Topics

Getting Started Slide Format Common Terms Create a Project Plan File Effort Driven Scheduling Project Calendar Recurring Tasks and Summary Task	Resource Allocation Defining Resources Create a Resource Calendar Assign Resources to Task Resolve Resource Conflicts
Project Schedule Work Breakdown Structure Creating Outline in Project Task Dependencies Deliverables and Milestones Task Constraints and Deadlines	Finalizing the Plan Critical Path Shortening the Project Establishing Baseline Project Summary Information

Results
Upon successful completion of the training, participants will have demonstrated the ability to:

1. Create a Project Plan file.
2. Create a Work Breakdown Structure and enter it into MS Project.
3. Create and Assign Resources to tasks.
4. Finalize a Project Plan.

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