Microsoft Project 2019 – Part 1
This course is designed to familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so you can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. This course covers the critical knowledge and skills a project manager needs to create a project plan with Project during the planning phase of a project. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan with Project and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval.
Training at a glance
Level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day
Experience
1 year: Microsoft Project
Average Salary
$51,000
Labs
Yes
Level
Beginner
Duration
1 Day
Experience
1 year: Microsoft Project
Average Salary
$51,000
Labs
Yes
Training Details
In this course, you will be able to construct basic project plans using Microsoft Project. You will: Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional. Create a new project plan. Add tasks to a project. Manage task relationships within a project. Manage project resources. Finalize a project plan. In this course, you will be able to construct basic project plans using Microsoft Project.
You will:
- Identify project management concepts and navigate Microsoft Project Professional.
- Create a new project plan.
- Add tasks to a project.
- Manage task relationships within a project.
- Manage project resources.
- Finalize a project plan.
Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts
Topic B: Navigate in the Microsoft Project Desktop Environment
Lesson 2: Defining a Project
Topic A: Create a New Project Plan File
Topic B: Set Project Plan Options
Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar
Lesson 3: Adding Project Tasks
Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
Topic B: Enter Task Duration Estimates
Lesson 4: Managing Tasks
Topic A: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
Topic B: Define Task Relationships
Topic C: Schedule Tasks
Lesson 5: Managing Project Resources
Topic A: Add Resources to a Project
Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar
Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources
Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks
Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts
Lesson 6: Finalizing a Project Plan
Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan
Topic B: Set a Baseline
Topic C: Share a Project Plan
This course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Microsoft Project necessary to construct basic project plans.
To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic knowledge and skills using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system—preferably the most current version. While you do not need to be an expert, some experience and competency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel®, will be useful. Finally, having a foundational knowledge of project management concepts will help prepare you for working with Microsoft Project.
You can take any of the following course offerings to attain the requisite knowledge and skills:
- Using Microsoft® Windows® 10
- Microsoft® Office Word: Part 1 – choose from 2016, 2019, or Office 365™ edition
- Microsoft® Office Excel®: Part 1 – choose from 2016, 2019, or Office 365™ edition
- Project Management Fundamentals (Third Edition)
Upcoming Classes
We Offer More Than Just Microsoft Training
Our successful training results keep our corporate and military clients returning. That’s because we provide everything you need to succeed. This is true for all of our courses.
Strategic Planning & Project Management
From Lean Six Sigma to Project Management Institute Project Management Professional, Agile and SCRUM, we offer the best-in-class strategic planning and project management training available. Work closely with our seasoned multi-decade project managers.
IT & Cybersecurity
ATA is the leading OffSec and Hack the Box US training provider, and a CompTIA and EC-Council award-winning training partner. We offer the best offensive and defensive cyber training to keep your team ahead of the technology skills curve.
Leadership & Management
Let us teach your team the high-level traits and micro-level tools & strategies of effective 21st-century leadership. Empower your team to play to each others’ strengths, inspire others and build a culture that values communication, authenticity, and community.
