Microsoft Project (All Levels)
Welcome to Microsoft Project 2016 course. Project is one of the most popular scheduling and project management programs on the market. This version of Project will look and feel familiar to you if you’ve used Project 2013 or even Project 2010. However, there are some new features to look forward to, such as multiple timelines, improved resource scheduling, and the natural-language help feature called Tell Me.
By the end of this course, users should be comfortable with creating a basic project with tasks, resources, a customized calendar, and customized views as well as managing the Project environment, working within task structures, generating views, and creating reports.
This course is intended to help all novice computer users get up to speed quickly. We will cover the basics of project management and how to set up a simple project, including how to configure the project calendar, tasks, resources, as we as Microsoft Project’s more advanced features, including task management, timelines, earned value calculation, custom reports, and custom views.
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Pricing & Payment Options
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Duration
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Full Time: 2 Days (08:30 - 16:00)
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Course Prerequisites
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This course assumes the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu. Understanding and experience with printing and using a web browser is an asset, but not required. No previous experience with other versions of Microsoft Project is necessary.
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Delivery Methods
Our innovative "myWay” learning methodology is built around the students individual learning requirement, allowing each student to learn in a style that is most suitable for their skills set, knowledge and schedule.

Instructor-Led Classes
Reach your full potential through our “myWay Instructor-Led” classes combined with interactive lessons, supporting video content, practical assignments and in field experience, done during the traditional 08:00 – 16:00 working day.

Online Mentored Learning
Do a course at your pace via our “myWay Online Mentored Learning”, combining self-study with supported interactive online video lectures, an online course mentor, extra resources, questionnaires and more, all supported via out Online Student Portal.

Part Time Mentored Learning
Designed for the working professional, our part time programmes provides you with the flexibility and benefit of our myWay Blended Learning with at home exercises/assignments and mentored or in-class lectures at a manageable schedule and pace.
myWay Hybrid Learning is a technology mediated delivery method that extends the benefit of flexibility and technology to all students. Each Hybrid delivery method is described in the section below.

#AnywhereAnytime
Have all your classes ready to be downloaded and watched, anytime, anywhere.

#NoStudentLeftBehind
Never miss a classs because of health, traffic, or transport issues.

#Flexibility
A personalized class schedule, attend class on campus, virtually or both.
In Class or Virtual Class Based Learning
A technology mediated delivery method allowing campus based class or virtual class attendance, or a combination of both. Classes can be in the form of lecture based or mentored based.
Mentored Online Learning
A technology mediated, self paced online delivery method with personal mentorship.
Student Testimonials
"Really feel like I have come out of this course, even though only a day, with my eyes wide open. PowerPoint always seemed so daunting, Vicky made it approachable and shared knowledge that I will definitely use moving forward"
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Nicole Jacobs, Microsoft Excel IntermediateImportant Notes
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Students are to be at the training venue by 08h00 in preparation for a 08h30 start time.
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Learnfast retains the right to change this calendar without any notification.
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Bookings are only confirmed upon receipt of the proof of payment or an official company purchase order for the full amount of the training.
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For full day courses Learnfast will supply you with the relevant training material. A desktop computer to use for the training (where applicable), tea/coffee and a full lunch for full day InClass training hosted at Learnfast only. Catering is not included for OnSite training and laptop is available for hire at an additional cost if required.
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Cancellation or rescheduling requests must be in writing and reach us via fax or email at least 5 (five) working days prior to the course commencement date. Full course fees may be retained for no shows or requests within 5 working days prior to commencement.
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Although we go to great lengths to ensure that all training proceeds as scheduled, Learnfast reserves the right to cancel or postpone dates if we require to do so and undertake to inform clients in writing and telephonically of these changes.
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Learnfast suggests clients wait until a week prior to course commencement that a course has been confirmed to go ahead as scheduled before booking flight and accommodation. Learnfast is NOT responsible for cost associated with cancellation of classes such as flight and accommodation for clients.
PART 1:
Module 1: Starting a Project
- TOPIC A: Project Management 101
- TOPIC B: Navigate and Customize the Project 2016 Interface
- TOPIC C: Add Tasks to a Project
- TOPIC D: Add Resources to a Project
- TOPIC E: Save a Project
Module 2: Working with Project Calendars
- TOPIC A: Manage Project Time Frames
- TOPIC B: Changing Working Time
Module 3: Working with Project Tasks
- TOPIC A: Manage Project Tasks
- TOPIC B: Add Summary Tasks and Milestones
Module 4: Working with Project Resources
- TOPIC A: Manage Project Resources
- TOPIC B: Allocate and Level Work Resources
Module 5: Delivering a Project Plan
- TOPIC A: Print Project Views
- TOPIC B: Share Projects
- TOPIC C: Export Projects
PART 2:
Module 1: Managing the Project Environment
- TOPIC A: Link Projects
- TOPIC B: Create and Use Resource Pools
- TOPIC C: Baseline a Project
- TOPIC D: Work with Custom Fields
- TOPIC E: Change Project Options
- TOPIC F: Extend Project with Apps
Module 2: Managing Task Structures
- TOPIC A: Change a Task List
- TOPIC B: Create a Network Diagram
- TOPIC C: Manage Critical Path
- TOPIC D: Use Lag and Lead
- TOPIC E: Update Project Work
- TOPIC F: Analyze Earned Value
Module 3: Generating Project Views
- TOPIC A: Use View Commands
- TOPIC B: Use Existing Views
- TOPIC C: Create Custom Views
- TOPIC D: Format and Share the Timeline View
Module 4: Producing Project Reports
- TOPIC A: Use Existing Reports
- TOPIC B: Create Custom Reports
- TOPIC C: Export Visual Reports
Please contact The CAD Corporation for more information and dates on this course.