Microsoft ® project2013 Training

Course details

This is a two-day course where you will be introduced to and provided with guidance and instruction on the practical, efficient and effective use of the Microsoft® Project 2013 client software.

You will gain valuable insight through this course content and approach which are rich in tips, tricks, best practices, and how-to's.

Learn how to leverage Microsoft® Project 2013 throughout the process of managing a project (or multiple projects with a master project file, as is the case with programs).

Develop initial forecasts quickly; elaborate on those forecasts during and throughout your projects execution phase; manage change; track and control your project commitments; communicate and report your project's delivery status and resource and requirements with ease and accuracy, and ensure continuous improvement by closing out your project by updating your templates to incorporate lessons learned, accordingly.

This course prepares those interested in writing Microsoft's®74-343 certification exam: "Managing Projects with Microsoft® Project 2013". In-class simulated practice exam questions are provided after each module to help participants evaluate their comfort and understanding.

Course Outline

This two-day Microsoft® Project 2013 course consists of the following content:

1. Module 1: Intialize a Project
   • Customize Option Settings
   • Create a new project
   • Create and maintain calenders
   • Create Custom Fields
2. Module 2: Create a Task-Based Schedule
   • Setup Project Information
   • Create and modify a project task structure
   • Create a user-controlled schedule
   • Build a logical schedule model
   • Manage multiple projects
3. Module 3: Manage Resources and Assignments
   • Enter and edit resource information
   • Create and edit resource assignments
   • Manage resource allocation
   • Manage resource allocations by using Team Planner
   • Model project costs
4. Module 4: Track and Analyze a Project
   • Set and maintain baselines
   • Update Acutal Progress
   • Compare Progress against a baseline
   • Resolve Potential schedule problems
   • Display Critical Path information
5. Module 5:
   • Apply and customize views
   • Share data with other applications
   • Configure and display reports and dashboards
   • Connect and share data with SharePoint
   • Extend Project 2013

Course Benefits

From the Course

Students will learn to:

• Set up Microsoft® Office Project 2013, create project goals and schedules
• Work with estimates , tasks and resources
• Set up deadlines, dependencies, constraints, and task completion calendars
• Analyse project progress using comparisons to a baseline
• Create custom formats of Microsoft® Project views
• Share data with other applications
• Track progress of projects
• Construct project reports with efficient analyses of project, resource, and task data
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, from start to finish

From the workshop

• Blended learning (Classroom + e-learning)
• 100 days free online access
• E-learning content covering all 5 modules of MS Project 2013
• Overview of Microsoft® Project 2007/10
• 45 PDUs (upon completion of 16 hours of Classroom Training + 29 hours of Online Training) towards CCR for existing PMP Certified Professionals
• A 200 page course manual for managing projects using MS Project 2013 with Exercises, Case Study & Handouts

Who can attend?

This course is for you, if one or more of these apply:

• You want to learn how to use the latest Microsoft® Project 2013 client software effectively.
• You are a Project management professional looking to improve your skill sets.
• You want to learn new tricks, tips, best practices, and how to effectively leverage this tool.
• You are interested in preparing for the Microsoft's 74-343 certification exam: "Managing Projects with Microsoft® Project 2013".

Project Management Professionals such as:

• Project managers and project engineers
• Delivery managers
• Program managers
• Project controllers and project planners
• Project coordinators and project management consultants
• Information Systems (IS) and Technology managers