Project

Textbook

• Microsoft Project 2021 Instructional PDF – This is a free resource that I have created for this class.

Course Description

Discover how Microsoft Project 2021 can help you with project management! Become familiar with Gantt charts, resource sheets and task lists. Explore how to create, define and prepare new projects. Learn how to track progress by sequencing tasks and building relationships. Build and analyze reports, and discuss resource management. Combining theoretical knowledge and practical skills, this course is for those who are new to Microsoft Project and seek to enhance their project management capabilities using the software.

Learning Outcomes

Below are the topics we will cover in this class. There will be a mix of lecture and hands-on exercises to help you learn the material.

1. Learning key terms and concepts.
2. Learning the UI and navigation.
3. Task Management
   • Creating tasks
   • Summary tasks
   • Milestone tasks
4. Resource Management
   • Creating resources
   • Assigning resources
   • Resource leveling
5. Reporting
   • Updating task progress
   • Generating reports
   • Basic customizing of reports
6. Project Management