Online Course: Project 2010 Beginner

In this Project course you will learn about working with MS Project with the help of an example. First we will introduce you to the user interface and the example project. Then you will learn how to create tasks, outlines and links. We will also show you how to work with milestones, recurring tasks and the calendar. Finally you will learn all about resources, clearing resource conflicts and calculating work, duration and units.

Course Duration: 5-7 hours

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Introduction
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12-18 Min.  
In this video you will get basic information on how to work with our courses. We will show you what settings have to be made before getting started and show you how to work with the sample files.
Planning Projects
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6-9 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to plan a project and supervise its progress.
The Example Project
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2-3 Min.  
In this film we will introduce you to the example project, which we will work with in our courses.
User Interface
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10-15 Min.  
In this video we will introduce you to the user interface of MS Project and familiarize you with the working area and the command area.
Setting up a project plan
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8-12 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to create and set up a new Project-file.
Entering and outlining tasks
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16-24 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to enter tasks into Project and how to outline them.
Linking Tasks
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15-25 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to link two or more tasks. We will also explain the different types of dependencies that can be defined when linking tasks.
Milestones
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9-15 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to work with milestones. Using milestones, you can structure your project by marking important events.
Outlining tasks and resources
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21-35 Min.  
In this video you will learn how to create custom outline codes for your tasks and resources.
Formatting a project plan
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21-35 Min.  
In this video you will learn how to apply an individual formatting to your project plan. You can visually customize the Gantt Chart or the Task Sheet and thereby emphasize certain tasks, apply your own color schemes and much more.
Using Change Highlighting
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4-6 Min.  
In this video we will introduce you to the Change Highlighting which indicates unintended changes in the scheduling of tasks.
Project Calendar
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6-9 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to work with project calendars. We will show you how to access the calendar options and how to define exceptions like e.g. holidays.
Recurring Tasks
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9-15 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to work with recurring tasks. This way, tasks that occur regularly (e.g. a weekly meeting) can be entered as one task.
Splitting Tasks
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6-10 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to split tasks in order to visualize intended or unintended interruptions of tasks.
Inactivating Tasks
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12-20 Min.  
In this film we will show you how to inactivate tasks. This is an easy way to carry out What-If-Analyses, compare alternative scenarios and more.
Using Placeholder Tasks
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15-25 Min.  
In this video you will learn how work with Placeholder Tasks in MS Project. With Placeholder Tasks you can enter tasks with insufficient information.
Using the Task Inspector
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12-20 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to display task dependencies and solve scheduling- and resource conflicts using the Task Inspector.
Highlighting Critical Tasks
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6-10 Min.  
In this film we would like to show you how to highlight critical tasks in order to perform a critical path analysis.
The Resource Type Work
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21-35 Min.  
In this film we will show you how to create recources for personnel using the resource type work.
The Resource Type Material
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12-20 Min.  
In this film we will show you how to create resources of the type material and what to consider when doing so.
The Resource Type Cost
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9-15 Min.  
In this film we will show you how to work with resources of the type "Cost". When you define fixed costs using cost-resources, it is possible to assign them to tasks, filter them and more.
Assigning Resources
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30-50 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to assign resources to the according tasks and what to consider in terms of scheduling.
Time-dependent material resources
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21-35 Min.  
In this video we will explain to you the difference between time-dependent and time-independet material resources, show you how to apply them and what to consider when doing so.
Work Duration Units
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28-42 Min.  
In this video we would like to explain to you the resource calculation in MS Project, which is based on the interdependency between work, duration and resource units.
Using views in Project
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21-35 Min.  
In this video we will introduce you to the different views and viewing-options in MS Project.
Resource Calendar
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21-35 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to create and administer resource calendars. You will learn how to define individual working times, capacities, etc. for every single resource.
Clearing resource conflicts
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39-65 Min.  
In this video we will show you how to identify, analyze and clear resource conflicts. If the "repair options" of the task inspector don't offer a proper solution, you can clear a conflict manually by re-scheduling tasks or re-assigning resources.
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