MS Project training classes near me in San Diego

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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