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Microsoft Project 2013

Microsoft Project 2013

Duration
1 Hours

Course Description


         A Microsoft Project 2013 course typically covers the fundamentals of using Microsoft Project for project management, focusing on tasks, resources, scheduling, and tracking progress. Participants will learn how to create and manage project plans, assign resources, set deadlines and constraints, and generate reports. The course also delves into creating timelines, managing tasks, and understanding the project interface.

Course Outline For Microsoft Project 2013

1. Introduction to Microsoft Project 2013

  • Understanding project management concepts and the role of Microsoft Project in project management.
  • Navigating the Microsoft Project 2013 interface, including ribbons, tabs, and views.
  • Setting up project information and calendars.
  • Familiarizing with the new features in Project 2013, such as enhanced reporting capabilities and integration with other Microsoft services. 

2. Creating and managing tasks

  • Defining and entering tasks, subtasks, and milestones in the project schedule.
  • Setting task durations and estimating work effort.
  • Establishing task dependencies and constraints to define the project workflow.
  • Organizing tasks into a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) using outline features.
  • Managing recurring tasks and task calendars. 

3. Resource management and assignment

  • Creating and managing different types of resources, including work, material, and cost resources.
  • Assigning resources to tasks and defining resource calendars.
  • Analyzing resource workloads and identifying over-allocated resources.
  • Resolving resource conflicts using the Task Inspector and Team Planner tools. 

4. Project tracking and analysis

  • Setting and maintaining baselines to track project progress against the original plan.
  • Updating task progress and actual work completed.
  • Tracking project progress using earned value management (EVM) techniques.
  • Monitoring project costs and analyzing cost variances.
  • Identifying and resolving potential schedule problems and displaying critical path information. 

5. Reporting and communication

  • Creating and customizing various types of reports and dashboards to visualize project data.
  • Sharing project information with other applications and stakeholders.
  • Configuring and displaying reports at different levels of detail, such as executive summaries or detailed task reports.
  • Connecting and sharing data with SharePoint for collaboration. 

6. Advanced features and best practices

  • Working with custom fields and formulas to tailor Project to specific needs.
  • Managing multiple projects and creating master projects and subprojects.
  • Utilizing advanced scheduling features and troubleshooting common issues.
  • Integrating Project with other Microsoft applications like Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
  • Following best practices for efficient project management using Microsoft Project. 
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