Introduction to Microsoft Project 2016: Getting Started

Outline

Module 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.
Lessons

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

Lab 1: None

• None

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.

Module 2: Getting Around Microsoft Project 2016
This module explains how to get around in Microsoft Project 2016.
Lessons

• 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

Lab 1: None

• None

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.

Module 3: Calendars
This module explains how to work with Calendars in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
Lessons

• 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

Lab 1: None

• None

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• How to set a projects start and finish dates.
• Change a project calendar.
• Format the timeline of the Gantt chart view.

Module 4: Working with Tasks
This module explains how to work with tasks in Microsoft Outlook 2016.
Lessons

• 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

Lab 1: None

• None

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• None

Module 5: Creating and Working with Resources
This module explains how to create and work with resources.
Lessons

• The Resource Sheet
• Exercise: Enter Work, Material, and Cost Resources
• Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Exercise: Assign Resources to Tasks

Lab 1: None

• None

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Add resources to a project.
• Assign resources to tasks.

Module 6: Managing a Project
This module explains how to manage a project using Microsoft Project 2016.
Lessons

• 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

Lab 1: None

• None

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.