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Project 2010 has been completely redesigned, and we must say, we’re pretty excited! Whether you’ve been using Project for years, or haven’t opened it yet, you’ll appreciate this course’s information on using the new interface. In this course, we will work through the basics, including how to create projects, add tasks and resources, and customize your view.
Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.
Course Outline
Project 2010 Essentials Course Outline:
Module One: Getting Started
Workshop Objectives
Module Two: Opening and Closing Project
Opening Project
Understanding the Interface
Creating a Blank Project
Creating a Project from a Template
Opening and Closing Files
Closing Project
Module Three: Your First Project
Creating a Basic Project
Adding Tasks to Your Project
Setting Constraints on Tasks
Module Four: Adding Tasks
Understanding Key Terms
Viewing Task Information
Sorting and Filtering Tasks
Understanding Task Indicators
Module Five: Advanced Task Operations
Splitting Tasks
Linking and Unlinking Tasks
Creating Summary and Sub Tasks
Creating Recurring Tasks
Module Six: Adding Resources
Understanding Resources
Adding Resources
Viewing Resource Information
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Leveling Resources
Module Seven: Other Ways to View Project Information
The Team Planner
Important Task Views
Important Resource Views
Using the Tools Tabs
Formatting the Timescale
Module Eight: Managing Your Project Status
Creating a Baseline
Updating Tasks
Updating the Project
About the Project Status Date
Module Nine: Updating and Tracking Your Progress
Viewing the Critical Path
Using Change Highlighting
Using the Task Inspector Pane
Module Ten: Creating Reports
Creating Basic Reports
Creating a Visual Report
Comparing Projects
Module Eleven: Adding the Finishing Touches
Checking Your Spelling
Using the Page Setup Dialog
Printing a Project
E-mailing a Project
Creating a PDF
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