Hands-on Microsoft Project

Hands-on Microsoft Project Workshop

The first version of our 2-day Hands-on Microsoft Project course was developed in 1999, and was based on Microsoft Project software version �?8. Since then, there have been numerous upgrades to Microsoft Project, and our original course has kept pace, with updated courseware for MSP versions 2000, 2002, 2003, and, now 10 years later, 2007.

The secret to this course’s success, and its 10-year long popularity among our clients, is the fact that a single project simulation is used over the entire course. Each feature in MSP �?whether it is learning how to resolve a resource conflict, or how to use project filters �?is taught within the context of the project simulation. The course begins with essentially a blank sheet, but by the end of the second day, participants have input a complete project into MSP �?including resources, costs, task dependencies and constraints. They are all the while learning tips and techniques that encourage both greater efficiency and fewer potential errors. They have also learned how to identify and resolve resource and scheduling conflicts, set a baseline, update actual status information, and create meaningful status reports geared to various stakeholder groups. In other words, participants learn not only how to “push buttons�?in MSP, but more importantly how to use MSP on a real project.

The key to making this style of software course successful is to avoid turning it into a typing and data entry exercise. We have found the key to maintaining a focus on practice and problem-solving using our unique instructional methodology. Participants get plenty of hands-on practice and decision-making practice with minimal routine input of project data. After the course, participants take home a data CD containing all data files. The CD, together with the workbook which contains very detailed step-by-step instructions, numerous screen captures, and helpful tips and best practices, allow participants to repeat any exercise of the course they wish to at any time. In fact, given the structured layout of the materials, participants often use the course materials on their own projects to support them through their first few projects �?substituting the course files for their own data.

To arrange for an in-house delivery of this course, or for information on the location and dates for public deliveries of this course, contact info@wcpconsulting.com or call 905-660-7184

* Participants of the Hands-on Microsoft Project course will earn credit towards a University of Waterloo Certificate in Project Management.

This fundamental 2-day course provides you with the hands-on skills to plan and manage project activities using Microsoft Project.
Each participant is situated in front of a computer. Software techniques are taught by leading participants through a series of progressive exercises which simulate a real project. At the beginning of each exercise, participants load a new project file which contains all the information correctly input from the previous
exercise. As a result, those with slower typing skills are not left behind. By completion, participants will have fully defined a project from beginning to end, and will have performed project updates and reporting.

This fundamental 2-day course provides you with the hands-on skills to plan and manage project activities using Microsoft Project.
Each participant is situated in front of a computer. Software techniques are taught by leading participants through a series of progressive exercises which simulate a real project. At the beginning of each exercise, participants load a new project file which contains all the information correctly input from the previous
exercise. As a result, those with slower typing skills are not left behind. By completion, participants will have fully defined a project from beginning to end, and will have performed project updates and reporting.

This course will provide project managers and team members with the hands-on skills to plan and manage project activities using Microsoft Project 2003.
The course is available as on 搊n-site?to our business customers, and to individuals at a 損ublic?location.

Participants will be able to effectively define a project, assign resources and costs to activities, set a project baseline, input actual project status, identify resource conflicts, and produce meaningful reports. Participants are exposed to advanced features such as individual resource calendars, custom layout definitions, filters, and the use of custom data fields. Relevant discussions on both the positive and negative aspects of the software will allow participants to fully understand the applicability of the software for their needs. Real world issues such as managing multiple projects, sharing of resources, and the efficient use of the software within large and small organizations are also discussed.

Who Should Attend
This course will benefit those who intend to use Microsoft Project to plan and manage new projects, and those who require enough knowledge to understand its capabilities and to access previously defined project data. This course will also benefit those who are currently using (or perhaps exploring) the software without the benefit of having been formally trained. As a prerequisite to this course, participants should already have a good understanding of formal project management terminology, tools and techniques.

How You Will Learn
This is a hands-on course. Software techniques are taught by leading participants through a series of progressive exercises which simulate a real project. At the beginning of each exercise, participants load a new project file which contains all the information correctly input from the previous exercise. As a result, those with slower typing skills are not left behind. By completion, participants will have fully defined a project from beginning to end, and will have performed project updates and reporting.

Each participant is provided with course materials, including the following
?comprehensive course binder including step-by-step course exercises complete with many actual screen captures and advanced project tips
?reprints of relevant Microsoft Project Support Services Application Notes
?Microsoft Project questions and answers
?a diskette with all applicable Microsoft Project data files used in the course which can be used again during course review

Course Outline

Starting a New Schedule
?Entering Project Summary Information
?Entering Activities
?Adding Duration and Assigning Resources to Tasks
?More about Duration, Resource Units and Work
?Setting Dependencies
?Setting Task Constraints
?Adding Expenses to Schedule

Preparing to Manage the Schedule
?Adjusting the Gantt Chart
?Creating a custom table
?Setting the Project Baseline
Managing Your Schedule
?Updating the Schedule
?Evaluating and Adjusting the Schedule
?Creating Status Reports
?Hints For Creating Effective Reports
?Consolidating Multiple Projects
?Using a common resource pool for multiple projects

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