Microsoft Project 2016 Level 1: Introduction

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will learn to create and engage in basic management of a project using Microsoft Project Professional 2016. You will:

• Identify project management concepts and navigate the Project 2016 environment.
• Create and define a new project plan.
• Create and organize tasks.
• Manage resources in a project plan
• Finalize a project plan.

Prerequisites:

Students enrolling in this class should have the following:

• A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts
• End-user skills with the current Windows operating system.
• Proficient skills using Microsoft Office products

Outline

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

• Identify Project Management Concepts
• Navigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment

Defining a Project

• Create a New Project Plan
• Define a Project
• Assign a Project Calendar

Creating and Organizing Tasks

• Add Tasks to a Project Plan
• Import Tasks From Other Programs
• Create a Work Breakdown Structure
• Define Task Relationships
• Schedule Tasks

Managing Project Plan Resources

• Add Resources to a Project Plan
• Create a Resource Calendar
• Enter Costs for Resources
• Assign Resources to Tasks
• Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalizing a Project Plan

• Optimize a Project Plan
• Set a Baseline
• Share a Project Plan