Introduction to Microsoft Project

Break projects into manageable parts that you can keep under control

New for 2012

A step by step guide to using the basics of this very useful project management tool, this course will take you through all the basic features needed to get you and your projects running successfully.

This course is suitable for new users of Microsoft Project (XP or 2000 versions) wishing to use the software to assist in project management tasks.

• Ability to create a schedule of activities as a Gantt chart
• Skills to keep track of your projects by generating reports on the project plan
• An understanding of the scope of Microsoft Project
• The capability to add resources to the project

This course is run by Reed Learning.

• Terminology in project management
• Environment setting options
• Planning and defining a project
• Scheduling tasks and creating the Gantt chart
• Linking tasks and defining relationships
• Setting milestones and constraints
• Outlining a project
• Creating sub-projects (WBS)
• Critical path analysis
• Other task views
• Network diagram
• Calendar
• Planning resource usage
• Adding resources to the project
• Defining and allocating resources
• Analysing the project budget
• Setting a baseline
• Reporting the project plan

This course, which is run by Reed Learning, is endorsed by CIMA as suitable for members and their colleagues.

6 CPD hours for non CIMA members