Project 2016 – Part 1

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This course is designed to familiarize students with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project Professional 2016 so they can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment.

This course may earn a Credly Badge.

Learning Objectives

In this course, you will learn to create and engage in basic management of a project using Microsoft Project Professional 2016. You will:

  • Identify project management concepts and navigate the Project 2016 environment.
  • Create and define a new project plan.
  • Create and organize tasks.
  • Manage resources in a project plan.
  • Finalize a project plan.

Course Details

Course Outline

1 - Getting Started with Microsoft Project
  • Topic A: Identify Project Management Concepts
  • Topic B: Navigate the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment
    • 2 - Defining a Project
  • Topic A: Create a New Project Plan
  • Topic B: Define a Project
  • Topic C: Assign a Project Calendar
    • 3 - Creating and Organizing Tasks
  • Topic A: Add Tasks to a Project Plan
  • Topic B: Import Tasks From Other Programs
  • Topic C: Create a Work Breakdown Structure
  • Topic D: Define Task Relationships
  • Topic E: Schedule Tasks
    • 4 - Managing Project Plan Resources
  • Topic A: Add Resources to a Project Plan
  • Topic B: Create a Resource Calendar
  • Topic C: Enter Costs for Resources
  • Topic D: Assign Resources to Tasks
  • Topic E: Resolve Resource Conflicts
    • 5 - Finalizing a Project Plan
  • Topic A: Optimize a Project Plan
  • Topic B: Set a Baseline
  • Topic C: Share a Project Plan

    • Actual course outline may vary depending on offering center. Contact your sales representative for more information.