Microsoft Project Training: Advanced

Description

At the end of the course delegates should be able to customise project fields, work with multiple projects and shared resource pools. They should also be able to record and run macros.

Pre-Requisites

Delegates must be able to create a task and resource schedule in Microsoft Project prior to attending this course.

Course Content

Review

Setting up project schedules
Managing resources
Tracking projects

Network Diagram View

Working with tasks
Changing the layout
Customising the view

Customising the Project Environment

Creating text, number and flag fields
Using traffic light systems for reporting
Adding/removing fields in tables
Creating customised tables and reports
Customising filters and views
Using Organiser to copy tables, reports etc to other files

Templates

Using standard templates for projects with similar schedules

Filters & Grouping

Working with filters to display tasks meeting specified criteria
Grouping tasks meeting specified criteria

Transferring Data Between Applications

Importing data from Excel
Exporting data to Excel using export maps
Copying schedule pictures into Word and PowerPoint

Macros

Recording macros
Assigning macros to toolbar buttons

Format

This course is instructor led in a classroom environment. We recommend a maximum of 8 delegates per course to ensure that all delegates gain the maximum benefit from the course.

Duration

This is a one day course. Standard hours are 9:30 to 16:30, with a one hour lunch break, and short breaks mid morning and mid afternoon. It may be possible to change this arrangement by request.