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Getting Started With Microsoft® Project

Complete your projects faster and more efficiently with planning and scheduling in Microsoft® Projects.

Microsoft® Project is one of the most popular software programs for project management. It manages tasks and create plans, tracks progress, and allocates resources. With a few clicks, you can convert your to-do list into a full-fledged project to manage and collaborate with an easy-to-follow Gantt chart. You will master the basic features of Microsoft Project and get more done quickly with planning and scheduling.

Learning Objectives

  • You will be able to identify familiar tools to assign project tasks.
  • You will be able to discuss tracking work, timelines, and resource requirements.
  • You will be able to review how to set time constraints and deadlines along with assigning resources.
  • You will be able to describe the importance of baselines and the critical path.

61 minutes
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Agenda

Overview

  • Getting Started
  • Planning

Building a Schedule

  • Tasks
  • Durations
  • Resources
  • Determine Relationships
    • Dependent Task
    • Parallel Task
  • Setting a Baseline

Task Constraints

  • Flexibility
  • Start/End Time
  • Deadlines
  • Lag Time

Resources

  • Creating the Resource Pool
  • Resource Usage
    • Working Time
    • Assigning Resources
  • Work Breakdown Structure

Views and Reports

  • Gantt Chart
  • Task Calendar
  • Network Diagram
    • Critical Path
  • Project Summary
    • Task Sheet
    • Costs
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OnDemand Course

This course was last revised on November 22, 2021.

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  • ASAP PACE 0.1
     
  • This course is pre-approved through the American Society of Administrative Professionals (ASAP) for 0.1 CEU(s) towards your PACE Recertification.
     
  • IAAP 1.0
     
  • All education that aligns with the CAP Body of Knowledge can be used toward recertification. Lorman Education Services believes this course does align and should be counted toward recertification. Please visit IAAP's certification webpage to review recertification details and requirements. https://www.iaap-hq.org/page/CAP_Recertification. Course Length: 1.0.
     

This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.

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Faculty

Lauritta Sowa

Lauritta Sowa

WiseOwlOps, Inc.

  • Assists owners and senior management in increasing their effectiveness
  • Over 30 years of experience in finance, analysis, and administration
  • Brings diversified insights that reflect the trends and awareness required in today’s business world
  • Supports her clients in facilitating change while increasing profitability, cash flow, and return on investment
  • Her skills have been utilized by a variety of Fortune 500 firms and an array of businesses
  • Specializing in Microsoft® Excel®, finance, and decision-making, she emphasizes the pragmatic skills necessary in today’s business environment
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Product ID: 409416
Published 2021
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