Global Knowledge-Business - February-June 2009 - (Page 22) New Mastering Microsoft Project 2007 • Create a resource-leveled schedule • Manage and track the project through the software • Format output and print reports • Integrate multiple projects Course 2782 Get the most from Microsoft Project Management software. You will earn 12 contact hours or PDUs upon completion of this course. Course Description To get the most from any project management software, users must understand the project management techniques upon which the software is based. In this course, students will learn to do just that as the instructor presents Microsoft Project 2007, the most popular project management software on the market today, in the context of how a project manager uses it. Students will learn the functions of the software as well as the project management concepts necessary to use the software effectively. Students will cover the basic concepts and move along through all the functions needed to plan and manage a small- to medium-sized project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress. Who Needs To Attend Project managers who need to incorporate the discipline of project management with Microsoft Project software tools. Prerequisites • Experience managing projects • Introduction to Project Management (p. 11) or equivalent is beneficial What You’ll Learn in Class • Project management as it applies to using Microsoft Project • Create a work breakdown structure • Identify task relationships • Define resources within Project 2007 • Make work package estimates • Create an initial schedule Course Content 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Introduction Setting up a new project Building a work breakdown structure (WBS) Establishing task relationships Making work package estimates Creating an initial schedule Assigning and leveling resources Managing the Project Formatting output and printing reports Learn how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress with Microsoft Project 2007. On-Site Learning Call for info. Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 Boot Camp Master Project 2007 and become a Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist. Course 2706 You will earn 40 contact hours or PDUs upon completion of this course. Course Description In this hands-on Boot Camp with intensive skills training and test-preparation exercises, you will learn the key techniques to effectively manage projects using Microsoft Project 2007. Learn to create project calendars and resources; appropriately identify, enter, organize, and relate project tasks; assign resources and costs; baseline your project; use different views within the software to understand budget, status, and allocations; and run standard and customized reports. Pass the exam on the last day of class and earn your Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification. This course incorporates material from the following Official Microsoft Learning Product (OMLP): Course 5927: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects What You'll Learn in Class • Get started with Microsoft Office Project 2007 • Create and define projects • Work with estimates and dependencies • Work with deadlines, constraints, and task calendars • Work with resources • Predict behavior by using task types and the scheduling formula • Customize and format Microsoft Project views • Analyze resource utilization • Track progress • Create project reports which analyze project, resource, and task data • Manage multiple projects 4. Working with Deadlines, Constraints, and Tasks 5. Working With Resources 6. Predicting Behavior by Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula 7. Customizing & Formatting 8. Resource Utilization 9. Tracking Progress 10. Creating Reports 11. Managing Multiple Projects Not looking for certification? The non-Boot Camp version of this course, 2742, does not include the MCTS certification exam 70-632. See web site for details. Course Content 1. Getting Started with Microsoft Office Project 2007 2. Creating and Defining Projects 3. Working with Estimates and Dependencies Classroom Learning 4 days $2,895 40 PDUs Classroom Learning CA Los Angeles Mar 30-Apr 2 CA San Jose Apr 14-17 DC Washington DC Washington IL Chicago Virtual Classroom e-Learning 4 days $2,595 40 PDUs Apr 7-10 Jun 16-19 Apr 28-May 1 MA Boston NY New York NY New York May 19-22 Mar 17-20 Jun 23-26 On-Site Learning Call for info. Virtual Classroom e-Learning Feb 3-6 May 19-22 Mar 17-20 Aug 24-27 See our web site to redeem your SATVs on this course. 22 There’s more to see at www.globalknowledge.com/business 1-800-COURSES http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/olm/go.asp?find=BIZA2782&country=United+States http://www.globalknowledge.com/training/olm/go.asp?find=BIZA2706&country=United+States http://www.globalknowledge.com/business
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