Having already learnt how to create and edit basic plans in Microsoft Project, you find that you need to record additional information that the Standard Project Template does not accommodate for. To overcome this, you will learn how to customise all areas of Microsoft Project, exchange project plan data with other applications and reuse project plan information. You will also look at creating custom reports using both the built in Reporting tools plus Power BI.
COURSE OBJECTIVE:
On completion of this course you will be able to:
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Create Custom Project Fields, Filters, Tables and Filters
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Import Custom Data from Excel into Project
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Create Custom Views and Macros
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Work with the Organizer Tool to Share Custom Items
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Reporting on your Project
TARGET AUDIENCE:
This course is designed for a person who has the basic skills to create and modify project plans using Microsoft Project and needs to use Microsoft Project to manage and customise those plans.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
To be successful in this course, we recommend that you attend the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:
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Microsoft Project Level 1
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Microsoft Project Level 2
You should also have an understanding of project management concepts.
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:
Customising Microsoft Project
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Create Custom Fields
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Importing Excel Data
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Create Custom Tables
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Create Custom Filters
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Using the Organizer Tool
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Create Custom Views
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Develop a Macro to Automate a Procedure
Create Custom Reports
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Overview of Microsoft Project Reports
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Creating a Burndown Report
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Create a New Report
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Overview of Power BI and how it can be used to Report on Project Information
FOLLOW ON COURSES:
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