This course builds on the concepts and skills taught in the Microsoft Project Level 1 course. You will learn how to work to a more in-depth level with Microsoft Project and how to integrate Project data with other Office Applications.
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for people who have the ability to create and update project plans using Microsoft Project and wish to build on those skills to create more comprehensive projects.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
To be successful in this course, we recommend that you attend the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:
• Microsoft Project Level 1
Software Requirements for Virtual Classroom
Delegates will need to have Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (desktop version) installed on their PC to participate in Virtual Classroom courses; any other Project Management software is not suitable for this course. This course will be delivered on Microsoft Project 2016.
This course is not suitable for MAC users.
COURSE CONTENT:
Baseline and Interim Plans
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Save and View Multiple Baselines in a Single Project
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Use Interim Plans to Compare Date Movements
Update a Project Plan and Monitor Progress
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Update Task Progress using Actuals
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Perform Updates using the Status Date
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Reschedule Incomplete Work
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Monitor Progress with Earned Value
Analyse and Adjust the Project Plan
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Display Slippage and Slack in your Schedule
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Splitting a Task
• Understanding Resource Units
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Changes in Resource Assignments
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Understanding Effort Driven Scheduling
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Working with Fixed Task Types
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Identify the CriticalPath or Paths in a Programme
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Shorten the Schedule
Work with Delays and Conflicts
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Delay Work for a Resource
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Assign Overtime and Extra Resources
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Use the Task Inspector
• Using Team Planner View
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Inactivate Tasks
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Move a Project
The Critical Path
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What is the Critical Path
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Understanding Slack Time
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Working with Multiple Critical Paths
Importing / Exporting Data
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Importing Data from another Office Application
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Exporting Data to another Application
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:
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Baselines and Interim Plans
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Update a Project Plan and Monitor Progress
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Analyse and Adjust the Project Plan
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Work with Delays and Conflicts
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Importing / Exporting Data
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
MSPRL3 – Microsoft Project Level 3MSPRL4 – Microsoft Project Level 4