Get a high-level view of the features and tools in Microsoft Project 2013 with Velsoft’s advanced level Project 2013 Advanced Essentials course.
There are 12 comprehensive modules that ensure no stone is unturned in the search for skills that lead your students to become power users of Microsoft Project 2013. The module list reads like a map to success for Microsoft Project 2013 Advanced Essentials students:
- Working with network diagrams
- Working with calendar view
- Using the Team Planner
- Creating baselines and interim plans
- Creating progress lines
- Tracking progress
- Resolving source conflicts
- Managing project costs
- Comparing projects
- Working with resource pools
- Working with multiple projects
- Using the Organizer
All the materials included in this workshop are fully customizable to meet your training needs. We’ve included an instructor guide, quick reference guide, PowerPoint slides, exercise files, and much more. You can also combine this course with the eLearning version for a true blended-learning experience.
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Module 1: Working with Network Diagrams
Viewing a Network Diagram
Changing the Network Diagram Layout
Formatting Boxes
Modifying Box Styles
Review Questions
Module 2: Working with Calendar View
Viewing the Calendar
Viewing the Task List
Modifying Text Styles
Modifying Bar Styles
Formatting Gridlines
Changing Calendar View
Review Questions
Module 3: Using the Team Planner
Opening the Team Planner
Formatting Team Planner Items
Resolving Unassigned Tasks
Allocating Work
Review Questions
Module 4: Creating Baselines and Interim Plans
Setting a Project Baseline or Interim Plan
Viewing a Baseline
Viewing an Interim Plan
Clearing a Baseline or Interim Plan
Review Questions
Module 5: Creating Progress Lines
Displaying Progress Lines
Interpreting Progress Lines
Editing Progress Lines
Formatting Progress Lines
Removing Progress Lines
Review Questions
Module 6: Tracking Progress
Using the Tracking Gantt View
Tracking Tasks with Filters
Tracking Tasks with Grouping
Viewing the Critical Path
Viewing Task Paths
Review Questions
Module 7: Resolving Resource Conflicts
Determining When Resource Conflicts Exist
Reassigning Resources
Scheduling Overtime
Leveling Resources Automatically
Review Questions
Module 8: Managing Project Costs
Setting Currency Options
Entering Costs with the Resource Sheet
Entering Costs with the Resource Information Dialog
Using Cost Rate Tables
Viewing Costs
Manually Updating Costs
Review Questions
Module 9: Comparing Projects
Comparing Projects
Using the Compare Projects Tab
Analyzing the Results
Comparing Resources
Review Questions
Module 10: Working with Resource Pools
Creating a Resource Pool from a Single Project
Creating a Resource Pool from Multiple Projects
Linking a Project to the Resource Pool
Unlinking a Project from a Resource Pool
Updating a Resource Pool
Review Questions
Module 11: Working with Multiple Projects
Inserting Subprojects
Unlinking and Removing Subprojects
Consolidating Projects
Viewing Information about Inserted Projects
Review Questions
Module 12: Using the Organizer
Opening the Organizer
Copying Project Elements
Renaming Project Elements
Deleting Project Elements
Review Questions