Microsoft Project 2003, Level 1

Learning Outcomes:

• Given information in the Lesson Lab, students will successfully create a project plan file and enter task information and create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.

• Utilizing a specific scenario, correctly use the Project Calendar to assign and track tasks .

• Assign Project resources and finalize the project plan file with 100% accuracy as defined in the exercise.

• Accurately set deadlines and resolve resource conflicts utilizing the set of instructions provided.

This first course in a two part series will cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments.

· Creating a Project Plan File
· Create and Assign a Project Calendar
· Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
· Add a Project Summary Task and Recurring Task
· Enter Task Duration Estimates
· Create a Work Breakdown Structure
· Outline Tasks and Link Dependent Tasks
· Identify Deliverables and set a Task Deadline
· Create and Assign Resources and a Resource Calendar
· Resolve Resource Conflicts
· Finalize the Project Plan and View the Critical Path
· Set a Baseline and Display Project Summary Information

Microsoft Project 2003, Level 1

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Create a project plan file and enter task information.
Create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
Organize tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships
Use the Project Calendar to assign and track tasks.
Assign Project resources and finalize the project plan file.
Set deadlines and resolve resource conflicts.

Class targeted to:

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.

Prerequisites:

Highly recommend Windows Operating System class, or comparable knowledge. An understanding of project management concepts. The following would also be helpful: familiarity with MS: Word, MS: Excel and Project Management Fundamentals.