Collection 10348: Skills Training in Microsoft Project 2010 by Microsoft

Course Description

This four-hour online collection provides you with the skills and knowledge required to set up projects, build project schedules, track and manage projects, and customize and share projects in Project 2010.

Topics covered in this collection include:
* Creating a Project Plan
* Adding Resources
* Scheduling Tasks
* Resolving Common Scheduling Issues
* Tracking Project Progress
* Creating Reports
* Customizing Project Information
* Sharing Project Information

Student prerequisites:
Learners taking this course must be familiar with basic project-management tasks. They must have experience working with earlier versions of Microsoft Project or other project-management applications. Learners familiar with Project 2003 or earlier must complete Course 4697: Introduction to the New Microsoft Office Fluent User Interface before taking this course.

This collection includes the following courses:
Course 10378: Setting Up Projects in Microsoft Project 2010
Course 10379: Building a Project Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010
Course 10380: Tracking and Managing Projects in Microsoft Project 2010
Course 10381: Customizing and Sharing Projects in Microsoft Project 2010

System Requirements:
Pentium II 400 MHz or higher
256MB RAM or more
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
256k connection (broadband recommended)
Windows XP, 2000 or higher
Flash Player 7.0 or higher
Speakers and soundcard
Project 2010 is also required to carry out the local labs in this course

Subscription: 1 year.

Course 10378: Setting Up Projects in Microsoft Project 2010

Creating a Project Plan in Project 2010
Introduction
Creating a Project Plan
User-Controlled Scheduling
Adding Tasks
Lab: Creating a Project Plan
Self Test

Adding Resources in Project 2010
Introduction
Adding Work Resources
Adding Material and Cost Resources
Defining a Calendar
Viewing Project Information
Lab: Adding Resources and Creating a Task Calendar
Self Test

Module Summary

Glossary

Course 10379: Building a Project Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010

Scheduling Tasks in Project 2010
Introduction
Task Relationship
Adding Constraints and Deadlines
Reviewing Adding and Linking Tasks
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Saving a Baseline
Lab: Fine-Tuning Tasks
Self Test

Resolving Common Scheduling Issues by Using Project 2010
Introduction
Resolving Scheduling Issues by Using the Task Inspector
Modifying Assignments with the Team Planner View
Modifying Assignments of Autoscheduled Tasks
Adding and Removing Resources
Lab: Resolving Common Scheduling Issues
Self Test

Module Summary

Glossary

Course 10380: Tracking and Managing Projects in Microsoft Project 2010

Tracking Project Progress in Project 2010
Introduction
Entering Actual Values
Updating a Project Plan
Viewing Project Variances
Lab: Tracking Project Progress
Self Test

Creating Reports in Project 2010
Introduction
Using Text-Based Reports
Creating Earned Value Reports
Creating Visual Reports
Reviewing Creating Reports
Lab: Creating Project Reports
Self Test

Module Summary

Glossary

Course 10381: Customizing and Sharing Projects in Microsoft Project 2010

Customizing Project Information in Project 2010
Introduction
Customizing Project Views
Defining a Custom View
Lab: Viewing Project Information
Formatting Task Bars and Gridlines
Creating a Custom Field
Lab: Customizing Project Information
Self Test

Sharing Project Information in Project 2010
Introduction
Working on Multiple Project Plans
Creating a Master Project Plan
The Global Template
Sharing Project Information with Microsoft Office Programs
Integrating Project 2010 with Microsoft SharePoint
Lab: Sharing Project Information
Self Test

Module Summary
Glossary
Course Details
Course Length: 4 hours