Who it's for: Microsoft Project is professional level software made for project managers, resource managers, team leads, and anyone who is given the task of planning and running a project that is too big for “I’ll just knock it out.”
What it is: Project is a structure-based project planning, running, and tracking software tool. It’s also the most popular project management tool. Microsoft Project students will learn how to plan projects of any scope, small to large.
What you'll learn: Start from the ground level and learn how to build a phase-based work breakdown structure, apply durations, constraints, resources, and track the project while it runs. You’ll learn tricks, tips, and how to modify Microsoft Project to fit your needs and work style.
- Introduction (1:17)
- What is Project? (1:03)
- Touring the Interface (4:42)
- Project Management Phases (2:51)
- Setting Project Start Date (3:20)
- Creating a Project Calendar (7:53)
- Attaching a Calendar to Project Plan (1:14)
- Introduction to Tasks (0:53)
- Adding Tasks (5:24)
- Importing Tasks (2:05)
- Placeholder Text and Ancillary Tasks (7:30)
- Work Breakdown Structure (5:38)
- Introduction to Relationships (4:21)
- Setting Up Relationships (8:04)
- Cleanup (1:55)
- Introduction to Resources (4:14)
- Adding Resources and Costs to a Project Plan File (5:15)
- Creating a Resource Calendar (2:31)
- Assigning Resources to Tasks (7:24)
- Resolving Resource Conflicts (6:31)
- Finalizing Project Plans with Lead and Lag Time (7:00)
- Adding Resources After Initial Assignments (2:08)
- Adding Fixed Costs and Task Notes (4:26)
- Setting a Baseline (4:14)
- Sharing Project Plans (8:02)
- Conclusion (0:17)