Our one-level Upgrading to Office Project 2010 courseware and training material will help students who are familiar with earlier versions of Project upgrade to the 2010 edition.
Section One is all about getting started. To begin, the new features of the application and the interface are covered. Then, students will learn how to customize the ribbon interface and the Quick Access toolbar.
Section Two provides in-depth information on each of Project’s standard tabs. Commonly used contextual tabs are also covered.
Section Three explores project management tools. First, templates are discussed. Then, methods for updating a project (including using the new Task Inspector) are covered. The section wraps up with a look at the new Timeline view and the new Team Planner. Information on automatic vs. manual task scheduling is also included.
Section Four begins with a look at Gantt chart formatting tools. Then, graphical indicators and project comparison tools are covered. Sharing techniques and printing commands are also discussed.
By the end of this Upgrading to Office Project 2010 training courseware, students will be able to make the most of Microsoft Project 2010’s new features. (Please note that Project 2010 Professional is used throughout this course. However, features specific to that edition are clearly noted so that those portions of the course can be skipped for students using the Standard edition.) As always, Velsoft training materials are fully customizable.
Introduction
Prerequisites
Section 1: Getting Started
Lesson 1.1: Starting Out
What is Microsoft Office Project 2010?
What’s New in Project 2010?
Opening Project
Interacting with Project
Closing Project
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.2: Interface Basics
Interface Overview
Understanding Gantt Chart View
Using the File Menu (AKA Backstage View)
Using Standard Tabs
Using Contextual Tabs
Minimizing the Ribbon
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.3: Using the Quick Access Toolbar
The Default QAT Commands
Adding Commands
Removing Commands
Customizing the Toolbar
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 1.4: Customizing the Ribbon
Getting Started
Adding or Removing Tabs
Arranging Tabs and Groups
Creating New Tabs and Groups
Customizing Group Commands
Resetting all Customizations
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 1: Case Study
Section 1: Review Questions
Section 2: The Project Tabs
Lesson 2.1: The Task Tab
View Commands
Clipboard Commands
Font Commands
Schedule Commands
Tasks Commands
Insert Commands
Properties Commands
Editing Commands
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.2: The Resource Tab
View Commands
Assignments Commands
Insert Commands
Properties Commands
Level Commands
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.3: The Project Tab
Insert Commands
Properties Commands
Schedule Commands
Status Commands
Reports Commands
Proofing Commands
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.4: The View Tab
Task Views Commands
Resource Views Commands
Data Commands
Zoom Commands
Split View Commands
Window Commands
Macros Commands
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.5: Contextual Tabs, Part One
Developer Tab
Gantt Chart Tools Tab
Calendar Tools Tab
Network Diagram Tools Tab
Task Usage Tools Tab
Task Sheet Tools Tab
Task Form Tools Tab
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 2.6: Contextual Tabs, Part Two
Resource Usage Tools Tab
Resource Sheet Tools Tab
Resource Graph Tools Tab
Resource Form Tools Tab
Team Planner Tools Tab
Timeline Tools Tab
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 2: Case Study
Section 2: Review Questions
Section 3: Project Management Tools
Lesson 3.1: Creating a Project
Creating a Blank Project
Creating a Project from Local Templates
Creating a Project from Online Templates
Creating a Project from an Existing Project
Creating a Project from an Excel Workbook
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.2: Updating the Project
Updating Work Completed
Using the Update Tasks Dialog
Rescheduling Tasks
Updating a Project as a Whole
Running the Task Inspector
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.3: Using New Task Tools
Choosing Automatic or Manual Scheduling
Using Zoom
Splitting Tasks
Marking a Task as On Track
Marking a Task as Inactive
Using AutoFilter
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.4: Using Timeline View
Showing and Hiding Timeline View
Adding and Removing Tasks
Formatting Tasks
Exporting the Timeline
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 3.5: Using the Team Planner
Opening the Team Planner
Viewing Resources in the Team Planner
Formatting the Team Planner
Resolving Unassigned Tasks
Changing Resource Assignments
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 3: Case Study
Section 3: Review Questions
Section 4: Formatting and Printing Your Project
Lesson 4.1: Formatting the Gantt Chart
Changing Text Appearance Globally
Changing Text Alignment and Wrapping
Formatting Gridlines
Choosing a Chart Layout and Style
Formatting Individual Bars and Bar Types
Showing and Hiding Gantt Chart Elements
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.2: Adding a Graphical Indicator
Understanding Graphical Indicators
Setting up the Field
Creating the Indicator
Using Graphical Indicators
Using Formulas with Graphical Indicators
Importing Formulas
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.3: Comparing Projects
Choosing the Projects to Compare
Choosing the Fields to Compare
Using the Compare Projects Tab
Analyzing the Results
Comparing Resources
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.4: Project Files and Other Applications
Saving a Project as PDF or XPS
Exporting Project Data to Excel
Syncing Your Task List with SharePoint
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Lesson 4.5: Printing Your Project
Print Commands
Setting Print Options
Using the Page Setup Dialog
Using Print Preview
Step-By-Step
Skill Sharpener
Section 4: Case Study
Section 4: Review Questions
Answer Key
Section 1
Section 2
Section 3
Section 4
Index