Microsoft® Office Project Level 1

Why you should attend: Welcome to Microsoft Project Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Project as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments.

Suggested Prerequisites:  Knowledge of the Windows® Operating System

Attend and You Will Learn

Lesson 1: Getting Started

• Project management concepts
• Exploring the Project window
• Working with project files
• Using help

Lesson 2: Working with Tasks

• Creating a task list
• Modifying a task list
• Creating a work breakdown structure

Lesson 3: Scheduling Tasks

• Setting up task links
• Working in Network Diagram view
• Working with advanced task options

Lesson 4: Managing Resources

• Creating base calendars
• Working with resources and calendars
• Working with resource costs

Lesson 5: Working with Views and Tables

• Working with views
• Working with tables

Lesson 6: Filtering, Grouping, and Sorting

• Working with filters
• Working with groups
• Sorting tasks and resources

Lesson 7: Finalizing the Task Plan

• Finalizing schedules
• Resolving resource conflicts