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Project 2010: Module 1 (Win) (Workbook + CD)
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Self-taught course

Description

This course is designed for people who need to know how to use Microsoft Project 2010 to manage projects and all elements such as tasks, resources, and costs, associated with projects.

The skills and knowledge acquired in this course are sufficient for the learner to be able to use Microsoft Project 2010 to create a new project, enter and work with tasks and resources, schedule and track a project, manage and monitor project costs, and print effective project information. Files for the exercises are provided on CD.

Target audience
  • All current Cambridge University members (departments and colleges)
  • Further details regarding eligibility criteria are available
Prerequisites

This course assumes little or no knowledge of Microsoft Project 2010. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment. Some knowledge of working with files and folders on a computer are necessary.

Topics covered
  • Microsoft Project Basics
  • Project Management
  • Creating A New Project
  • Creating Tasks
  • Scheduling
  • Resourcing a Project
  • Resourcing Concepts
  • Assigning Resources
  • Resource Levelling
  • Assigning Materials
  • Costs
  • Constraints And Deadlines
  • Project Tracking
  • Printing
Objectives

At the completion of this course the learner should be able to:

  • start Microsoft Project and identify how it works
  • explain some of the key concepts associated with project management
  • enter tasks into a project file
  • create relationships between tasks in a project
  • understand and use resource assignment calculations
  • assign resources to tasks using a number of different methods
  • use various techniques for levelling over allocation of resources
  • assign material resources in a project
  • assign and track costs within a project
  • apply constraints and deadlines to tasks in a project
  • track the progress of a project
  • print various aspects of a project
Format

174 Page Workbook and CD

System requirements

You will need a Windows operating system with Microsoft Project 2010 installed. This software is installed on PWF machines.

Course Files

Many of the topics in Microsoft Project 2010 Module 1 require you to open an existing file with data in it. These files can be downloaded from our web site, but are also included on a CD at the back of the book.

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