In this course you will learn how to use Microsoft Project to help you plan and manage your projects.  Microsoft Project can be the most frustrating software you use if you don't know how to unlock its secrets.  The mantra for this course is "If it is easy, it is wrong!".  In this course, you will learn the right way to use Microsoft Project and reap the benefits in better planning and execution of your projects.

By the end of the Basic Microsoft Project 2003/2007 2 day workshop, you will learn:

• Navigating & Understand Microsoft Project's Screen Layout
• Basic Options Settings
• Planning the Project / Entering Project Data:
  • Starting a New Project
  • Developing the Project Calendar
  • Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Entering tasks
  • Outlining the WBS
  • Building the Network Logic Diagram / Assigning Logic Relationships
  • Assigning Constraints
  • Assigning Resources to Tasks
  • Understanding the Work vs. Duration relationship
  • Understanding the various Task Types
  • Developing Resource Calendars & Task Calendars

• Finalize and Baseline the Schedule
• Updating the Schedule Tasks (Resource & non-Resource Tasks)
• Assessing Schedule Variances

The Advanced course covers the topics in the Basics course plus a third day:

• Customizing Microsoft Project
  • Custom Views
  • Custom Tables
  • Custom Filters
  • Custom Fields
  • Custom Calculations
  • Sorts & Custom Sorts
  • Groups & Custom Groups
  • Custom Menus
• Advanced Techniques
  • Advanced WBS Techniques
  • Advanced Logic Assignments & Analysis
  • Review of the Schedule Update requirements
  • Advanced Schedule Analysis & Corrective Actions to Return the Project to Baseline
• Multi-Project Management using Microsoft Project

This workshop will utilize Microsoft Project 2003 or 2007 version of the software based on your organization's request.

• Project Managers / Team Leaders
• Team Leaders moving into team leadership positions
• Key Team Members
• Functional Managers
• Process and Performance Improvement Team Members
• Business Planning Personnel

This course can be taught in either a 2 day, 14 PDU format or a 3 day, 21 PDU format.

The additional day allows for more, in depth explanations and more time for course exercises.  At the beginning of Day 3, each participant will have the opportunity use what they learn on a project of their choice.  This allows them to ask questions to the instructor for insight into specific situations on their project.

Upon successful completion, you will receive an Integrated Process Developers, Inc (IPDI) certificate of completion.

Training courses can be held at your company's location or training center.