55181A-Microsoft Project 2016: Digging Deeper

Module 1: Starting a Project from an Existing Project, Excel Workbook, or SharePoint Task List

This module explains how to get started with a project.

Lessons

•  Starting a Project

Lab 1: Starting a Project from an Existing Project, Excel Workbook, or SharePoint Task List

•  Starting a Project

Module 2: Advanced Methods for Managing Tasks and Resources

This module explains how to use advanced methods for managing tasks and resources.

Lessons

•  Managing Tasks and Resources
•  Understanding Elapsed versus Actual Time Settings
•  Setting Task Constraints
•  Splitting and Delaying Tasks
•  Using the Task Inspector
•  Analyzing Critical Tasks and Critical Path
•  Using Lag Time and Lead Time
•  Analyzing Task Assignments
•  Using the Team Planner
•  Using a Resource Pool and Sharing Resources
•  Managing Resource Availability and Pay Rates

Lab 1: Advanced Methods for Managing Tasks and Resources

•  Change the Task Dependency
•  Creating a Task Constraint
•  To Split a Task: Using the Gantt Chart View
•  Viewing the Task Inspector
•  Viewing the Critical Path
•  Set Lag Time and Lead Time
•  Adding a Note through the Assignment Information Dialog Box
•  Displaying a Team Planner and Apply Formatting
•  Sharing a Resource Pool

Module 3: Managing the Project with Advanced Techniques

This module explains how to manage projects with advanced techniques in Microsoft Project 2016.

Lessons

•  Using Leveling to Solve Resouce Overallocations
•  Amending Tasks
•  Understanding Baseline and Interim Plans
•  Analyzing Project Costs and Creating Budgets

Lab 1: Managing the Project with Advanced Techniques

•  Using Leveling to Solve Resource Overallocations: Using the Gantt
•  To Amend Tasks
•  Setting Additional Baselines
•  Creating Budgets

Module 4: Formatting and Customizing Views

This module explains how to format and customize views.

Lessons

•  Customize the Gantt Chart
•  Creating a Custom View
•  Applying Filters
•  Using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes

Lab 1: Formatting and Customizing Views

•  Customizing the Gantt Chart Using Gantt Chart View
•  Creating a Custom View
•  Applying Filters
•  Using Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes

Module 5: Reporting

This module explains how to use reporting in Microsoft Project 2016.

Lessons

•  Creating Visual Reports
•  Editing Reports

Lab 1: Reporting

•  Creating Visual Reports
•  Editing a Report

Module 6: Working with Templates

This module explains how to work with templates in Microsoft Project 2016.

Lessons

•  Using Subproject within a Project
•  Using the Organizer to Maintain Templates

Lab 1: Working with Templates

•  Using Subprojects within a Project
•  Using the Organizer