Project 2016 - Beginner
In under two hours you will find your way around the Project 2016 ribbon, create one-off and recurring tasks, import tasks and resources, then set a baseline and format Gantt chart bars.
About this course
In under two hours you will find your way around the Project 2016 ribbon, create one-off and recurring tasks, import tasks and resources, then set a baseline and format Gantt chart bars.
Curriculum
- Introduction
- Overview of Microsoft Project
- The Microsoft Project Ribbon
- Working with Task Views
- Working with Resource Views
- Working with More Views
- Working with Tables
- Creating a New Project Plan
- Configuring the Project Information Window
- Using the Manual and Auto Schedule Task Tool
- Updating Project Plan Properties
- Creating a New Project Calendar
- Customizing a Project Calendar
- Applying a Custom Calendar to the Project
- Creating New Tasks
- Creating Recurring Tasks
- Importing Tasks from Excel
- Importing Outlook Tasks
- Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
- Overview of Task Dependencies
- Linking Tasks
- Using Lag and Lead Time
- Working with Task Constraints
- Working with Task Deadlines
- Creating Task Notes
- Adding Tasks to the Timeline
- Resource Overview
- Creating Resources
- Importing Resource Information
- Connecting to a Resource Pool
- Working with Resource Calendars
- Assigning Resources to Tasks
- Assigning Multiple Resources
- Managing Resource Overallocations
- Setting a Project Baseline
- Managing Gantt Chart Elements
- Formatting Gantt Chart Bars
- Sharing a Project Plan
- Course Recap
Who it's for
Newcomers to Project 2016 who coordinate tasks, people and deadlines.
Before you start
No formal prerequisites. Bring curiosity and a willingness to practise.
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