Course Specifications

Course number:       084602

Course length:         1.0 day(s)

Course Objective: 

You will create and manage a project schedule using Microsoft® Project 2010.

Target Student:

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: 

Students enrolling in this class should have the following:

• A general introductory-level understanding of project management concepts. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Project Management Fundamentals (Second Edition).
• Basic end-user skills with any current Windows operating system. Courses that help fulfill this requirement include: Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™: Level 1 or Microsoft® Windows® 7: Level 1.

Hardware Requirements

You will need one computer for each student and the instructor. To use Microsoft Project 2010 on each machine, you need the following hardware:

• Intel® Pentium® 1.64 MHz or higher processor.
• 512 megabytes (MB) of RAM or more.
• 6 gigabytes (GB) of available hard-disk space or more.
• CD-ROM drive.
• Super VGA or higher resolution monitor. Preferred monitor is a wide screen LCD for viewing Project.
• Microsoft® Mouse, Microsoft® IntelliMouse®, or a compatible pointing device.
• Projection system to display the instructor's computer screen.

Software Requirements

Each computer requires the following software: 

• Microsoft® Project Professional 2010
• Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 3 or Microsoft® Windows® Vista™ Business Edition or Microsoft® Windows® 7.

Course Objectives

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

• identify the basic features and components of the Microsoft Project environment.
• create a new project plan file and enter project information.
• manage tasks by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• manage resources for a project.
• finalize a project plan.

Course Content

• Lesson 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project
  • Topic 1A: Explore the Microsoft Project 2010 Environment
  • Topic 1B: Display an Existing Project Plan in Different Views
• Lesson 2: Creating a Project Plan
  • Topic 2A: Create a Project Plan
  • Topic 2B: Assign a Project Calendar
  • Topic 2C: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
  • Topic 2D: Enter the Task Duration Estimates
  • Topic 2E: Add Resources to a Project Plan
• Lesson 3: Managing Tasks in a Project Plan
  • Topic 3A: Outline Tasks
  • Topic 3B: Link Dependent Tasks
  • Topic 3C: Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
  • Topic 3D: Add Notes to a Task
  • Topic 3E: Add a Recurring Task
• Lesson 4: Managing Resources in a Project Plan
  • Topic 4A: Create a Resource Calendar
  • Topic 4B: Assign Resources to Tasks
  • Topic 4C: Enter Costs for Resources
  • Topic 4D: Resolve Resource Conflicts
• Lesson 5: Finalizing a Project Plan
  • Topic 5A: Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
  • Topic 5B: Set a Baseline
  • Topic 5C: Print a Project Summary Report
• Appendix A: Additional Procedures to Create a Schedule in Microsoft Project 2010