Microsoft Project 2010 Training - Power Learn - Managing & Tracking Projects - Instructor Led

Audience: Those who have business or project experience and want to add Microsoft Project as a skill set. This class is focused on mastering the tool, not on certification. However, you could use your experience here as knowledge towards certification (was MOS 77-178, now 70-178 MCTS) which you can complete online when the Microsoft Online Course is available. We will have it online for you if you wish to purchase it later.

PDUs - 14 hours for credential holders. All training is taught by PMP® Trainers.

Training Location:

(1) SmartPath LLC - 2018 156th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA or

(2)Via Live Video Conference. You will need Microsoft Project 2010 Professional downloaded on your computer for this class if you are taking the class via LVC. Please download a trial copy from Microsoft if you do not have it.

Instructor: Various are available.

You may join this class sometimes through Live Video Conference. If you elect to do, you will need Microsoft Project 2010 Professional installed on your computer or download the 30 day trial version from Microsoft.

This class was designed by Mo Haque, MSEE, MSEE, PMP

To guarantee your seat, don't wait! There are only 5 available seats per class. Another 3 may join Via Live Video Conference if that option is on the dates you are selecting. This gives you more personal attention and makes learning much easier. Click on the "Register for Class" button above and join the class now! If the class is showing it is still available for you to join, although it is usually necessary to register at least 7 - 14 days before the first day of the class to get a seat.

Instructions: The latest registration is required by 5:00 PM the day before the first day of class begins. Payment will be required at the same time. You may use either a credit card or debit card. Other ways to register and Pay by Cash, Cashier's Check, Employer Check or Purchase Order, or Voucher.

Pre-Requisites Some business or project experience.

Live Video Conference Trainees You will need Microsoft Project 2010 Professional downloaded to your computer. If you don't have it, please go to Microsoft and download a trial version.

What The Class Covers

Introduction

• Why Use MS Project? • Overview Of Class Objectives & How MS Project Can Help You Manage & Track Your Projects

1. Brief Overview of Enterprise Process Management

2. Moving Around MS Project

• Ribbon
• Gantt Chart
• Timelines
• Templates
• Importing Plans from Excel


3. Key Options & Settings You Will Need to Know

• Manual & Automatic Scheduling
• Project Summary Tasks & Outline Number
• Scheduling Approaches


4. Working with Calendars

• Creating
• Controlling
• Start & End Dates


5. Communication Management Using MS Project Reporting

6. Real Time Project Development

You will be given details of a Project that you will work in this class. With this information you will Create WBS for this Project. You will cover:

• Milestones
• Tasks
• Columns
• Outlining Tools
• Managing WBS
• WBS coding Tool


7. Durations:

• Estimate Duration or Work
• Entering Duration or Work
• Tools & Techniques used here
• Schedule Baseline

8. Critical Path, Network Diagrams & Dependencies As Well As Critical Chain

Lead, Lags, Float, Slack

9. Resources & Costs

• Assigning Resources & Costs
• Resource Calendars
• Resource Leveling
• Applying Tools & Techniques
• Cost Performance Baseline

10. Calculation Engine & Scheduling

Automatic versus manual

11. EVM & TCPI – Management / Calculation/ Customization/ Instantaneous Reporting

• Building custom tables
• Schedule Variance
• Cost Variance
• TCPI
• Schedule Index
• Cost Index
• Variance Analysis

12. Overview of Report Types & Updating Project Documents

You Will Receive

• Class Materials

• 14 hours of Power Learn Project Management Experience

• Certificate of Completion

• Free Coffee, Tea, Hot Chocolate

• Free Parking

• Great Instruction!

Directions to SmartPath LLC, 2018 156Th Ave NE, Bellevue WA 98007.

This Project 2010 training may be used to acquire knowledge towards taking the MS Project Certification Exam which is now reverted back to 70-178 MCTS.What will be measured in the MS Project Certification Exam .