Introduction
- Defining the planning challenge.
- Functions and uses of MS-Project.
Getting started with MS-Project
- Introduction to the elements of the work environment: Toolbars, tables, windows, pop-up help.
- Pre-scheduling configuration: Choosing units of time and work, the calendar, and options.
Hands-on work
Learning the interface. Initializing the project.
Setting up the schedule.
- Creating tasks. Handling tasks: Moving, editing, deleting.
- Tracking the PERT network.
- Understanding different types of constraints.
- Analyzing the schedule, identifying margins and the critical path.
Hands-on work
Handling tasks, establishing dependencies. Inputing durations. Showing margins and the critical path. Tracking changes. Adjusting timeframes.
Allocation of resources
- Creating and assigning resources.
- Presenting types of tasks.
- Defining assignment fields.
Hands-on work
Creating and assigning resources. Controlling overloads.
Setting up the budget
- Defining resource allocation percentages.
- Entering fixed costs.
- Evaluating the budget on the schedule.
Hands-on work
Fixed cost for tasks. Resource leveling. Viewing the budget.
Monitoring the project
- Indicators: Baseline, consumed, needed to finish, progress, end estimate.
- Setting up the baseline.
- Updating the project: Entering consumed, progress, work left remaining.
Hands-on work
Save the initial schedule. Define and show the progress date. Automatic progress. Analyze the project.
Using the schedule
- Customizing the graphical aspect of a task.
- Adding texts to the schedule.
- Presenting reports.
- Preparing the schedule for a meeting.
Hands-on work
Describe a task or benchmark. List of a resource's tasks. Cost analysis.
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