Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2010 Desktop Level 3

Course Length

  • 1 Day

Objectives

  • Review and finalize the project schedule.
  • Track and update project schedules.
  • Manage multiple projects and resource pools.
  • Customize Project 2010 features.

Prerequisites

  • Basic project management concepts and terminology.
  • Basic Windows navigation skills.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel is helpful.

Content

Reviewing and Finalizing the Schedule

  • Working with Groups and Filters
  • Understanding the Critical Path Method
  • Setting a Project Baseline
  • Appendix

Tracking and Updating Projects

  • Overview of Tracking Projects
  • Tracking Projects
  • Updating Milestones, Material and Cost Resources
  • Updating Project Status

Managing Multiple Projects and Resource Pools

  • Linking Multiple Projects
  • Working with Master and Sub-Projects
  • Working with Resource Pools

Customizing Project 2010 Features

  • Customizing the User Interface
  • Customization File
  • Customizing Formats and Views
  • Working with the Organizer
  • Creating Custom Objects
 
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