{"product_id":"managing-projects-with-microsoft-project-rolly-perreaux-9781537380254","title":"Managing Projects with Microsoft Project Desktop","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe goal of this training book is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage projects using Microsoft Project Desktop (2010, 2013 \u0026amp; 2016).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTARGET AUDIENCE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis training book is intended for Project Managers, Project Schedulers, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads and other people responsible for managing projects. These individuals are involved in or responsible for scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting and staffing of projects and supporting other users of Microsoft Project.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eCOURSE OUTLINE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 1: Overview of Microsoft Project\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: What's New in Project?\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Backstage Area\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: The Ribbon\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 4: Project Views \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 2: Configure Project Settings\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Configuring Display and Schedule Settings\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Creating and Configuring Calendars\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Creating and Saving a Project Schedule\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 4: Scheduling Types \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 3: Working with Tasks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Managing Tasks and the WBS\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Working with Task Dependencies\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Working with Constraints\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 4: Advanced Task Features \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 4: Working with Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Resource Types\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Creating Resources \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 5: Assigning and Leveling Work Resources\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Working with Resource Assignments\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Factors that Affect Assignments\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Viewing Resource Assignments\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 4: Resolving Resource Allocations \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 6: Finalizing the Project Schedule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Understanding the Critical Path Method\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Working with Groups, Filters and Highlights\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Setting the Project Baseline \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 7: Tracking and Updating Project Schedules\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Overview of Tracking the Project Schedule\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Tracking Project Progress\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Updating Project Progress \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eModule 8: Working with Advanced Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 1: Linking Multiple Project Schedules\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 2: Working with Master and Subprojects\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 3: Working with Resource Pools\u003cbr\u003e Lesson 4: Integrating with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint\u003cbr\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eAT COMPLETION\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e After completing this training book, you will be able to: \u003cbr\u003e - Understand the new user interface of Microsoft Project.\u003cbr\u003e - Initialize Microsoft Project settings.\u003cbr\u003e - Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).\u003cbr\u003e - Create task relationships in a project schedule.\u003cbr\u003e - Configure advanced task information.\u003cbr\u003e - Use the Task Inspector.\u003cbr\u003e - Create and manage resources.\u003cbr\u003e - Assign and level work resources.\u003cbr\u003e - Review and finalize the project schedule.\u003cbr\u003e - Track and update project schedules.\u003cbr\u003e - Manage multiple projects and resource pools.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003ePREREQUISITES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e You should have a working knowledge of the following: \u003cbr\u003e - Microsoft Windows Server 20xx networking.\u003cbr\u003e - Basic project management concepts.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eSOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e In order to complete the hands-on practices in this course you will require the following software: \u003cbr\u003e - Microsoft Project Standard or Microsoft Project Professional - Any version between 2010 - 2016\u003cbr\u003e - Microsoft Excel - Any version between 2010 - 2016\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003eTRAINING FILES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Additional training files (PowerPoint slides, LabFiles and Hyper-V Build Guides) can be downloaded from our website at http: \/\/www.learnmsproject.ca\/support\/training-files\/\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Rolly Perreaux, Heather Perreaux\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1537380257\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781537380254\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/29\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 368\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.88lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.02h x 8.50w x 0.76d\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rolly Perreaux","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44067279929599,"sku":"9781537380254","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0a52c30b-36db-4789-90ac-f132f434ca39.jpg?v=1685412280","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/managing-projects-with-microsoft-project-rolly-perreaux-9781537380254","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}