55180: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started Training

Introduction to Microsoft project 2016 equips you to enter and organize the line tasks diligently, work with resources, create project calendars, and create basic reports without any hassle. For new aspirants in the tech world, this course polishes their fundamental skills necessary for working the program. We line up the Microsoft Project 2016 course such that it allows users to create and manage basic projects, work on a project calendar, and effectively use the resource sheet for project resources.

With this technical training course, students can learn to access project 2016 user Interface and recite the creation of Projects exclusively. It can generate better business or job prospects with an amplified online learning experience. Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016 focuses on imparting instructor-led online training primarily to amateurs in Microsoft Project, our Enterprise' training adds value to the company workforce.

This training is designed based on the objectives of the course variant 55180A.

• Creating essential reports for your project
• Managing and creating simple projects.
• Managing and entering tasks.
• Managing and adding project resources as per the project sheet.

The primary audience for this training are new students who want to sign up for this Microsoft Project training. Additionally, professional’s regards to any field or students can participate in this program.

• 1. Components of a Project

This module explains how to identify the components of a project and map a project. It also explains the sample projects used throughout this course.

• Project Components
• Mapping a Project
• Exercise: Mapping a Project
• Sample Projects Used in This Course

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Identify components of a project.
• Map a project.
• Understand the sample projects that are used in this course.
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2. Getting Around Microsoft Project 2016
This module explains how to get around in Microsoft Project 2016.
Starting Project
The Ribbon
Exercise: Understanding the Ribbon
The Backstage View
Exercise: Open and Save a Project
Exercise: Enter Project Information
Tour of the Quick Access Toolbar
Exercise: Add and Delete Commands from the Quick Access Toolbar
Basic Formatting
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Start Project 2016.
Understand tabs, groups, and commands on the Ribbon.
Hide the Ribbon.
Enter project information.
Customize the Quick Access Toolbar.
Use basic formatting in Project 2016.
3. Calendars
This module explains how to work with Calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
Project Start Date
Exercise: Set the Project Start Date
Creating a Project Calendar
Connecting a Calendar to a Project
Formatting the Timeline to Match a Custom Calendar
Exercise: Create and Link a Project Calendar
After completing this module, students will be able to:
How to set a project’s start and finish dates.
Change a project calendar.
Format the timeline of the Gantt chart view.
4. Working with Tasks
This module explains how to work with tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
Creating a Task
Entering Durations
Exercise: Enter Tasks and Durations
Scheduling Tasks
Exercise: Set a Task to Manual Scheduling
Milestone Tasks
Exercise: Add a Milestone Task
Linking Tasks
Exercise: Link Tasks
Adding Notes to Tasks
Exercise: Add a Note to a Task
Add a Calendar to a Task
Exercise: Add to Your Map
Exercise: Practice of Topics covered in Lessons 1 to 4
5. Creating and Working with Resources
This module explains how to create and work with resources.
The Resource Sheet
Exercise: Enter Work, Material, and Cost Resources
Assigning Resources to Tasks
Exercise: Assign Resources to Tasks
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Add resources to a project.
Assign resources to tasks.
6. Managing a Project
This module explains how to manage a project using Microsoft Project 2016.
Viewing a Project
Reviewing and Making Adjustments to a Project
Exercise: Review the Project
Setting a Baseline
Viewing the Baseline
Exercise: Set and View a Baseline
Recording Progress
Exercise: Record Progress
Reporting on Projects
Exercise: Create a Report
Sending Data to Excel
Exercise: Send Data to Excel
After completing this module, students will be able to:
Use different way to view a project.
Review and make adjustments to a project.
Set a baseline.
Update a project.
Create and format reports.
Send data to Excel for analysis.