Intermediate-Advanced Microsoft Project Class in San Diego
This class focuses on the construction industry but the principles may be applied to any project.
PC/Windows Users: MS Project 2016-Present Standard or Professional version
Price: $325
Certificate of Completion (optional): $5
Course Length: 1 Day
Description
Take your skills to the next level with this follow-up course, which takes a deep dive into the program. We build on the foundation laid out in the Beginning-Intermediate class and incorporate additional program management features. In a series of guided exercises, you will learn how to set up larger and more complex projects using advanced project tools for handling tasks, resources, and calendars.
- 100% Hands-on Training
- Microsoft Project 2016 and Newer Versions
Advanced Task Activities
- Using “Start-to-Start” Relationship (Starting Tasks Simultaneously)
- Using “Finish-to-Finish” Relationship (Finishing Tasks Simultaneously)
- Using “Start-to-Finish” Relationship (One Task Must Finish Before Another Starts)
- Using Positive Lag to Delay the Start of a Task
- Using Negative Lag (Lead Time) to Advance the Start of a Task
<;i>Setting Up Deadline Markers
- Setting Up Task Constraints
Interim Plans vs. Baselines
- Creating an Interim Plan
- Creating a Baseline for Entire Project
- Differnces Between Interim Plans and Baselines
- Creating Multiple Baselines at Different Stages in a Project
- Updating Baseline for Selected Tasks
- Comparing Baseline to Current Project Status
- Viewing Project Variances
Resource Pools
- Creating Resource Pools
- Sharing Resource Pools With Other Projects
Resource Leveling
- Resolving Resource Overallocation
- Leveling Resources Automatically
- Leveling Resources Manually
Resource Levelling vs. Resource Smoothing
- Learn the Differences Between Levlelling and Smoothing
Cost Tables
- Use Cost Tables for Resources
Master Project and Sub-Projects
- Setting Up a Master Project
- Adding Sub-Projects to a Master Project
- Viewing and Managing Sub-Projects
Customizing Tables / Reports / Views
- Creating Custom Reports
- Creating Custom Tables
- Creating Custom Fields
- Creating Custom Single Views
- Creating Custom Combination Views
- Exporting Project Data to an Excel Pivot Table
Macros
- Creating Recorded Marcos to Automate Repetitive Actions
- Running Macros Using Keyboard Shortcuts or Buttons
Progress and Status Reports
- Monitoring Project Progress
- Viewing Project Progress
- Cash Flow Report
- Project Burndown Report
- Project Dashboards
- Late Tasks Report
- Slipping Tasks Report
- Creating Custom Fields
- Creating Custom Tables
Earned Value Analysis:
- What is Earned Value Analysis?
- What is the Benefit of Knowing the EVA of a Project?
Effort-Driven Tasks:
- What is an Effort Driven Task?
- What is the Work Formula?
- Understand How Changes to Units, Duration, and Work Affect Tasks
Slack or Float
- Understanding and Working with Slack or Float
Calendar Precedence
- Which Takes Precedence: Project, Resource, or Task Calendar?
Dynamic Formmating
- Make Tasks and Gantt Bars Automatically Change Color
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