ADVANCED MICROSOFT® PROJECT TOOLS

In this seminar you'll learn...

Before you use Microsoft Project to manage your projects, you´ll need to gain a firm footing in what it can do and what it can´t. Columns allow you to store project information, and the types of columns you can create are only limited by your imagination! In this session, we´ll show you the amazing capabilities of columns plus a few of their limitations. We´ll show you how to work around those limitations to track the project information that´s most critical to your situation. You´ll find out how you can access the most commonly used tables and quick ways to add fields using the Project Guide or the Add Columns Wizard. Also in this session ...
In this session you´ll learn everything you need to know about exchanging and integrating information with other applications. You´ll find out why you´re limited to embedding objects and files to a few specific places and how to use the Import Wizard to import files from other applications. Learn why some formats can only export selected field values, how the Export tool creates standard database tables and why it´s important to link to original source files. In addition, you´ll discover the advantage of linking directly into Project table cells. Also in this session ...
In this session you´ll gain a better understanding of task types and how resources directly affect a project´s duration. You´ll find out what milestones are used for in Project, and we´ll also cover constraints-how to fine-tune them and why they may make more work for you. Also in this session ...
In this session, you´ll find out the best way to keep track of changes as a project progresses. You´ll also see how you can create a baseline that covers multiple projects-and we´ll help you get up to speed fast on how to specifically track an individual task. Also in this session ...
This session takes an in-depth look at the different things you can do with reports and views. You´ll learn how to make newly created reports available for use with other project files and how to take advantage of Project´s Organizer. You´ll discover how easy it is to revise built-in views and add modified and new views to the View menu and toolbar. Also in this session ...
In this informative session, you´ll find out how to give your project that professional look. This is where you´ll learn ways to enhance the appearance of your charts and make it easier to track items. We´ll take a look at the power and versatility of the Gantt Chart Wizard and we´ll teach you about the different tiers on timescales and what their restrictions are. We´ll also show you how to fine-tune the appearance of bars so you can present your schedule in the best way possible. Also in this session ...
This eye-opening session will teach you how to analyze best- and worst-case completion time scenarios and gain a complete understanding of WBS codes. You´ll learn advanced methods of diagnosing and solving problems using Earned Value Analysis, and we´ll share valuable recommendations for the best way to keep your project on track. Also in this session ...
In this session, you´ll learn how to use Project´s group of reports that focus on cost and budget breakdowns. You´ll find out the best way to resolve resources that have been overallocated and quickly identify cost problems. We´ll show you how two valuable reports can help identify problems before a project is in crisis. You´ll gain in-depth understanding of common risk identification methods and critical information that will help you assess potential risk probability and impact. Also in this session ...

CEU Credits: 0.5
CPE Credits: 6
Field of Study: Computer Science
NASBA#: 107719