Learning Microsoft Project (2020)
55mBeginner2020-02-13
Authors

Bonnie Biafore
PMP, Trainer, Best-Selling Author
Course details
Microsoft Project is a robust tool for managing project deadlines, tasks, and resources. Get a quick crash course with Project Management Professional (PMP) Bonnie Biafore. Bonnie begins by showing how to create a basic project and set up your work calendar. Next, she walks through creating and modifying tasks—the building blocks of any project. Bonnie also covers how to assign resources to your project and address resource overallocations. Finally, learn how to communicate your plan using the built-in reports and visualizations, such as one-click burndown charts.
Topics include:
- Creating a new project
- Entering tasks and milestones
- Assigning resources
- Updating the project schedule
- Generating project reports
Topics include:
- Creating a new project
- Entering tasks and milestones
- Assigning resources
- Updating the project schedule
- Generating project reports
Skills covered
Microsoft ProjectProject Management SoftwareProject ManagementLearningBusiness Software and ToolsMicrosoft
Concepts
0. Introduction
- 01 - Project management with Microsoft Project
- 02 - What you need to know
1. Get Started
- 03 - Create and save a project
- 04 - Define the work calendar
2. Create and Modify Tasks
- 05 - Enter tasks
- 06 - Organize with summary tasks
- 07 - Add milestones
- 08 - Put tasks into sequence
- 09 - Add task duration
3. Assign Resources
- 10 - Create resources
- 11 - Assign resources to tasks
- 12 - Resolve resource overallocations
4. Communicate Your Plan
- 13 - Save a project baseline
- 14 - Update your schedule
- 15 - View the project schedule
- 16 - Communicate results with reports
Conclusion
- 17 - Find more about Microsoft Project
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