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- Delegates should have a working knowledge of Windows or they should have completed the Introduction to Windows course. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing, switching between windows. Previous use of a mouse is assumed on this course.
- Delegates should have a working knowledge of Windows or they should have completed the Introduction to Windows course. Delegates should feel at ease performing tasks such as arranging, sizing, switching between windows. Previous use of a mouse is assumed on this course.
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- Set up a new project using Microsoft Project
- Enter tasks including the different durations involved
- Build a schedule containing tasks and linked tasks
- Add constraints and deadlines to a project
- Manage lag and lead times
- Add and assign resources and deal with resource over-allocation
- Set up and assign calendars to resources and tasks
- Use scheduling to control and manipulate multiple task types
- Use resource / cost / time management, including manual contouring
- Handle master projects, insert sub projects, linked or detached
- Use Project Tracking methods
- Customise The Project Environment. Customise project views, sheets, tables, forms and fields
- Print standard reports and customise reports
- Export reports to Excel and Visio
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- Lunch and refreshments when training is delivered at our training venues
- Comprehensive course materials and exercises
- Telephone and Email Support
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Overview of Microsoft ProjectExploring views in Microsoft Project
Tables, forms and charts
Menus and toolbars
Gantt chart and task entry views -
Creating a New PlanHow to start a project from scratch
Setting a project finish date or a start date, which is best?
Setting the default working times for the project
Entering properties for the project -
Adding Tasks to your planEntering tasks into your project
Using the change highlighting feature
Adding task notes
Editing, deleting and rearranging tasks
Using outlining to create summary tasks
When to use estimated durations for tasks -
Linking TasksLinking tasks using various different methods
Understanding different link types and which one to use
How to alter links between tasks
Recurring tasks
Splitting tasks -
Sorting and filteringSorting and filtering tasks into a specified order
Using highlights to find specific tasks easily
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Using Constraints EfficientlyLag and lead to control tasks
Adding deadlines and constraints
Understanding constraint types such as flexible (soft) and Inflexible (Hard) types
Problems with placing constraints on tasks
How to view tasks with constraints and what the symbols mean -
Project ResourcesAdding resources to your project
Using the correct resource type
Assigning resources to tasks
Assigning resources to work part time on tasks
Dealing with a resource over-allocation
Viewing Resource usage -
Calendars and TimeSetting up the standard calendar
Changing the default working time and adding holidays
Using calendars to control different working patterns
Controlling tasks by assigning a task calendar
Sharing your calendars with other projects -
CostsEntering costs for resources
Entering costs for tasks independent of resources
Costs and summary tasks -
Custom TablesUnderstanding custom fields
Naming a custom field
Creating a formula to calculate field values
Calculating formula values for summary tasks
Displaying field values graphically
Formatting task bars based on custom field values -
Formatting Gantt ChartsAdding notes and lines to the gantt chart
Alter how the working and non-working time is displayed
Display a project summary bar -
Tracking your ProjectSetting the baseline
When or if you should clear the baseline
The concepts involved when tracking a project
Updating the tasks that went to plan
Rescheduling tasks that are running late
Entering actual task information
Current date feature
Viewing statistics for your project
Comparing you project against what was planned
Viewing how much tasks have slipped
Tips on tracking a project -
Planning TechniquesNetwork Diagrams
New shapes and outline symbols
Viewing and understanding the critical path
How to view slack time (float)
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Printing Charts and the CalendarCreate headers and footers using the project properties
Add project-level fields to headers, footers or legends
The options for printing legends
Print setting for the different views -
ReportsHow to use the standard reports
How to print a report of the costs over time
Exporting your reports to Excel or Visio -
Master or Consolidated ProjectsMaster projects (Consolidating)
Creating master projects
Master / sub project properties
Mixing master / sub project tasks
M.C. Taylormade Timber, Microsoft Project Essentials
M.C. Taylormade Timber, Microsoft Project Essentials
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G.H. Spincraft ETG, Microsoft Project Essentials
S.M. Esh Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
A.R. Adler & Allan, Microsoft Project Essentials
A.R. Adler & Allan, Microsoft Project Essentials
B.S. Adler and Allan ltd, Microsoft Project Essentials
S.C. Lansinoh, Microsoft Project Essentials
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J. ESH Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
J. ESH Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
C.S. Seymour Civil Engineering, Microsoft Project Essentials
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J.C. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
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Course Options
Please contact us to discuss options for this coursePublic ScheduledPublic ScheduledFixed content, fixed date, fixed location, fixed length, multiple organisations - All you need to do is choose which course you would like to attend and contact us to book!PrivatePrivateFlexible content, flexible date, flexible location, variable length, private to your organisation - Courses can be held at one of our training venues or at another location convenient to you. Training can be set over a number of days or weeks to allow for practice time between training sessions.BespokeBespokeBespoke private training can be based on an existing course or a number of lessons taken from several courses, we can also write bespoke courses for you based on your in-house systems or development program.VirtualVirtualThese courses can be attended from anywhere.
- Virtual Training
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Latest Reviews37Following this training what are you going to do differently? "Create more accurate project plans."
M.C. Taylormade Timber, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Great course, well presented, training facilities are excellent."M.C. Taylormade Timber, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Very good, patient presentation. [The trainer] was very knowledgeable and very helpful"B.O. ESH Group, Microsoft Project Essentials
"All teachings were valuable. I appreciated that I was able to ask questions and use examples specific to my job. "G.H. Spincraft ETG, Microsoft Project Essentials
"I will definitely be saving a baseline now and using it to track my project."G.H. Spincraft ETG, Microsoft Project Essentials
"The course was very informative"S.M. Esh Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "The instructor was a great communicator, went at a good pace for all to follow. Covered some good content and I feel I've learned some great new skills to bring to the job."L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Great couple of days"L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently? "I made a lot of notes based on the useful tips [the trainer] shared, it will certainly assist with improving sharing schedules with clients, especially where client driven delays are experienced."L.A. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently? "Ensure we all use MS Project for live project programming so that I can use it to create an overall programme. I will then use the project overview for reporting."A.R. Adler & Allan, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Would thoroughly recommend this course. I feel much more confident to now use MS Project for the benefit of my company."A.R. Adler & Allan, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Very good course"B.S. Adler and Allan ltd, Microsoft Project Essentials
"I was a complete beginner, but able to keep up with all the coursework so have experienced a lot of content. I will be using project going forward to manage my timelines so the overall understanding has helped."S.C. Lansinoh, Microsoft Project Essentials
Any other comments or recommendations? "Thanks to Rob for spending the time to patiently take us through the course"S.C. Lansinoh, Microsoft Project Essentials
"All parts of the course were useful"J. ESH Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Overall a well structured and well presented course which was very informative"J. ESH Construction, Microsoft Project Essentials
"I can now use Project to generate reports for weekly meetings, presentations etc. More generally confident in my use of Project."C.S. Seymour Civil Engineering, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "The ability to have questions answered during the course. Cost allocation process very useful as most people don't know this is possible"A.F. DeepOcean 1 UK Ltd, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Very useful training for the role out of our project cost control and resource planning initiatives."S.H. DeepOcean, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "It was all new skills for me, so I found the whole course valuable."D.W. Deepocean, Microsoft Project Essentials
Are there any aspects of the course which you feel require improvement? "No, I feel that the pace was good and the way that the training was setup with a "lecture" period followed by a "practical" period is a good way of learning."D.W. Deepocean, Microsoft Project Essentials
"The whole thing was an excellent introduction to scheduling"M.H. DeepOcean, Microsoft Project Essentials
Please select the words that best describe your learning experience? "Good to learn the right way to do things and also what project is capable of doing."L.P. Aesica Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Microsoft Project Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently? "This course has given me the skills needed to use microsoft projects in my workplace from having no knowledge of how to use it"J.S. High Force Research, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "Understanding the capabilities and structures of a project "M.H. Teesside Gas and Liquids, Microsoft Project Essentials
Following this training what are you going to do differently? "Use software more efficiently "P.M. Teesside Gas and Liquids, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "Allocating resources to tasks. Linking tasks and balancing workload "P.M. Teesside Gas and Liquids, Microsoft Project Essentials
What other courses would you like to attend? "would strongly recommend this to fellow colleagues in my current company"J.C. Tekmar, Microsoft Project Essentials
Which part of the course did you find particularly valuable? "Learning how to set up various working calendars to interlink with a project and creating visuals for reporting on the project."F.W. Nissan, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Excellent training course!"F.W. Nissan, Microsoft Project Essentials
What were the most useful aspects of the course? "Set up and reporting "C.W. Sunderland City Council, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Really enjoyed the training and the session "S.T. Innogy Business Services, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Thank you very much - very helpful training. Great environment and lovely lunch."S. DTV CRC, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Its a good overview of the whole programme"G.V. Direct Rail Services, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Good use of time, well paced delivery"C.F. Stockton on Tees Borough Council, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Clear, easy to follow and was delivered at the right pace. Excellent overall - would book through this company again"C.F. Barnardo&39;s, Microsoft Project Essentials
"Went away with a good understanding of the software as I have never used it before"T.O. Cyclife Groupe EDF, Microsoft Project Essentials
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