Microsoft Project 2016 Introduction Training Course

Through our partners at QA we can now offer a public classroom based Microsoft Project Introduction training course at locations across the UK including:

• Birmingham
• Glasgow
• Leeds
• London
• Manchester

During this 2 day MS Project course delegates will learn how to create new projects, work with different views, manage resources and track progress. Here is an overview of the course content:

Module 1 – Getting Started with Microsoft Project

• Topic A – Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016
• Topic B – Exploring the Microsoft Project 2016 Environment
• Topic C – Displaying an Existing Project Plan in Different Views

Module 2 – Creating a Project Plan

• Topic A – Creating a New Microsoft Project Plan
• Topic B – Setting Project Working Time
• Topic C – Project Information
• Topic D – Creating Summary Stages or Phases
• Topic E – Editing the Task List
• Topic F – Defining the Activity List
• Topic G – Creating and Applying Task Calendars
• Topic H – Creating the Work Breakdown Structure

Module 3 – Creating the Project Schedule

• Topic A – Task Durations
• Topic B – Defining Milestones
• Topic C – Manual Scheduling and Finish to Start Relationships
• Topic D – Automatic Scheduling
• Topic E – Task Relationships
• Topic F – Adding Stages to the Timeline
• Topic G – Identifying the Critical Path
• Topic H – Working with Constraints and Deadlines
• Topic I – Recurring Activities
• Topic J – Adding Notes to a Task
• Topic K – Referencing Other Files in Tasks

Module 4 – Managing Resources in a Project Plan

• Topic A – Resource Types
• Topic B – Working with Resource Calendars and Availability
• Topic C – Adding Resource Costs
• Topic D – Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Topic E – Effort-Driven Scheduling
• Topic F – Resolving Resource Overallocation
• Topic G – Splitting Activities

Module 5 – Introduction to Project Tracking

• Topic A – Setting a Project Baseline
• Topic B – Entering Actuals
• Topic C – Viewing Progress in a Project Plan

Module 6 – Viewing and Reporting Project Detail

• Topic A – Filter, Group and Highlight Project Information
• Topic B – Printing Views
• Topic C – Using Standard Reports in Microsoft Project

QA’s normal price for this comprehensive 2 day course is £735 + VAT. As trusted partners we’re able to offer the training at the discounted rate of £635, representing a saving of £100 per person.

For further information or to book a place on this course, please call 0800 2922842 or visit our contact page.