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PJ1: Microsoft Project - Part 1

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Location
Wellington
Christchurch
Feb 2021
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Mar 2021
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Apr 2021
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May 2021
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Jun 2021
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Jul 2021
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Aug 2021
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Sep 2021
2 30
Oct 2021
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Nov 2021
11 25
Code: PJ1
Length: 1 Day
Overview

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

Delivery format(s)
On-Site
On-Site
Classroom
Classroom
Anywhere
Anywhere
OBJECTIVES
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Project and gives participants the skills necessary to develop, implement and manage a project plan. The course consists of formal instruction with plenty of opportunity for hands-on practice, there is also time allowed to cover specific areas of interest for the participants.
PREREQUISITES

To ensure your success in this course, you should have basic project management knowledge and skill.

You should also have basic knowledge and skills for using any current Windows® operating system—preferably Windows 10

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

•Identify project management concepts and navigate the Project environment.

• Create and define a new project plan.

• Create and organize tasks.

• Manage resources in a project plan.

• Finalize a project plan

COURSE OUTLINE

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

  • Identify Project Management Concepts
  • Navigate the Microsoft Project Environment

Defining a Project

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

Creating and Organising 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

Finalising a Project Plan

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

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