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Mastering Microsoft Project 2013

Duración: 3 Días Código del Curso: M50413

Temario:

This three-day, instructor-led course is intended for individuals who are interested in expanding their knowledge base and technical skills aboutMicrosoft Project. The course begins with the basic concepts and leads students through all the functions they’ll need to plan and manage asmall to medium-size project, including how to level resources and capture both cost and schedule progress.This course will also help students prepare for Microsoft Project 2013 Exam 74-343 Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2013.

Dirigido a:

This course is intended for both novice and experienced project managers, managers, schedulers, and other project stake holders who need toincorporate the discipline of project management with Microsoft Project 2013.

Objetivos:

After completing this course, students will be able to: Create Global templates.

Understand the discipline of project management as it applies to Create formulas and graphical indicators.using Microsoft Project 2013.

The steps to record a macro.Create a Work Breakdown Structure.

Format Output and Print Reports.Identify Task Types & Relationships.

Integrate Multiple Projects.Define Resources within Project.

Set up a Project with a Calendar, Start date, and schedulingMake Work Package Estimates. method.

Create an Initial Schedule. Understand Manually Schedule vs. Auto Schedule.

Create a Resource Leveled Schedule. Manage multiple projects.

Create Projects from templates, Excel files. Be able to create a master project list with shared resources.

Prerequisitos: Exámenes y certificación

There are no prerequisites for this course. However, it is This course helps you prepare for Microsoft Exam 74-343: Managinghelpful to have taken an introductory project management course, Projects with Microsoft Project 2013. You can take the exam at anysuch as Versatile’s Principles of Project Management. Prometric IT Test Center.


Contenido:

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project After completing this module, students will be Module 11: Managing the Projectline able to: line

lineThis module provides an overview of how the Have a fundamental understanding of This module explains how to use Microsoftfeatures of Project relate to the job of the how Microsoft Project will help them track Project to control a project. Students willproject manager. The module also teaches the their projects. save their plan to a baseline and see howstudent how to access different features by Understand what is new in Project 2013 entering actual task performance datanavigating through the ribbon. and how it will increase their productivity. enables them to view differences betweenline Learn how the ribbon will help them get planned and actual performance.

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Have a fundamental understanding of how purpose of identifying critical path tasks and Learn how to customize WBS numbering.Microsoft Project will help them track their will be able to identify schedule float within the Learn the concepts of Formulas andprojects. project. Graphical indicators.Understand what is new in Project 2013 and line Learn the purpose of the Global templatehow it will increase their productivity. and Organizer.Learn how the ribbon will help them get the Lessons Learn how to use Task Deadlines.most of out of this productivity tool. line Learn how to access the Office App Store.Learn how to quickly change views and see Describe how Project relates to the Learn what 74-343 Microsoft Project 2013,what is going on with their projects. discipline of Project management. Managing Projects with Project 2013 examUnderstand the 5 essential steps in building Learn what the new features are in will cover and what is in the objectivea successful project plan. Project 2013. domain.Prepare a new project plan and set the date Navigate to the primary views available A sample study guide to help studentsand other basic information. using the Ribbon. prepare for the Microsoft Project 2013Enter detailed project information. Choose Views that display task, exam.Understand how to sequence tasks. resource, or assignment information.Understand and define basic resource types. Select table within views to change the Lab : Recording a Macro in Project 2013Assign resources to tasks. information that is available to see and lineUnderstand the benefits of baselining a edit.project or specific tasks. Relate the features of Project to the 5 After completing this module, students will beUnderstand the basics of how to track steps for building a plan in Project. able to:project progress. Create a new project and prepare it for lineCreate a new project using a template, data entry. Have a fundamental understanding of howExcel, a SharePoint Tasks List or a new Enter project tasks. Microsoft Project will help them track theirProject file. Sequence the tasks. projects.Establish one or more calendars to constrain Define resources. Understand what is new in Project 2013resource availability. Estimate Task duration and assign and how it will increase their productivity.Configure Microsoft Project to calculate the resources. Learn how the ribbon will help them get theschedule from the Start Date forward or from Baseline the project. most of out of this productivity tool.the Finish Date backward. Track project progress. Learn how to quickly change views andUnderstand how to turn on Manually Use multiple methods to create a new see what is going on with their projects.Schedule and Auto Schedule. project from an Excel file and a Understand the 5 essential steps inUnderstand when to use Manually Schedule. SharePoint Tasks list. building a successful project plan.Understand the limitations of Manually Establish one or more calendars to Prepare a new project plan and set theScheduling. constrain resource availability. date and other basic information.Build and use summary and subordinate Configure Project to calculate the Enter detailed project information.tasks. schedule from the Start Date forward, or Understand how to sequence tasks.Understand and use milestones. from the Finish Date backward. Understand and define basic resourceHow to organize the WBS. Students practice switching tasks types.How to format the WBS. between Manually Schedule and Auto Assign resources to tasks.Develop WBS outlines. Schedule modes. By switching modes, Understand the benefits of baselining aAssign completion criteria. students learn the impact made on the project or specific tasks.Evaluate the WBS. project schedule and the individual tasks. Understand the basics of how to trackUnderstand and use WBS outlines. Build and use summary and subordinate project progress.Understand how to link Project artifacts to tasks. Create a new project using a template,their projects. Understand and use milestones. Excel, a SharePoint Tasks List or a newUnderstand how to create notes on tasks. Develop WBS Outlines. Project file.Understand the different types of task Assign completion criteria. Establish one or more calendars torelationships. Evaluate the WBS. constrain resource availability.


Understand and use various methods to Understand and use WBS templates. Configure Microsoft Project to calculate thecreate relationships. Understand the different types of task schedule from the Start Date forward orDetermine and display task sequence. relationships. from the Finish Date backward.Understand how to use Lag, Lead and Understand and use various methods to Understand how to turn on ManuallyDelay. create relationships. Schedule and Auto Schedule.Define the different types of resources. Determine and display task sequence. Understand when to use ManuallyDefine individual resources that will be used Understand and use lag, lead, and delay. Schedule.on the project. Understand the new feature of Task Understand the limitations of ManuallyRecord the cost(s) of using each type of Paths. Scheduling.resource. Define resource types. Build and use summary and subordinateRecord the limit of availability for each type Define individual resources that will be tasks.of resource by establishing a resource used on the project. Understand and use milestones.calendar and defining the maximum units of Record the cost(s) of using each type of How to organize the WBS.that resource. resource. How to format the WBS.Assign values for resources, duration and Record the limit of availability for each Develop WBS outlines.work. type of resource by establishing a Assign completion criteria.Understand task types. resource calendar and defining the Evaluate the WBS.Understand Effort Driven scheduling. maximum units of that resource. Understand and use WBS outlines.Understand material resources and their Enter estimates for duration and costs for Understand how to link Project artifacts tocosts to a project plan. each task. their projects.Identify the critical path. Distinguish between task types and Understand how to create notes on tasks.Understand difference between slack and describe when each is appropriate. Understand the different types of taskslippage. Describe the relationship between work, relationships.Calculate float. units, and duration. Understand and use various methods toHow to leverage constraints. Describe the way Effort Driven create relationships.How to get the benefit from the Task scheduling is affected by work, units, and Determine and display task sequence.Inspector, and the impact of changes on a duration. Understand how to use Lag, Lead andproject schedule. Assign tasks to resources using the Delay.Adjust a project schedule to account for Team Planner view. Define the different types of resources.limited resources. Calculate float and identify a project’s Define individual resources that will beView the overall cost and schedule of a critical path. used on the project.project. Understand and identify task constraints. Record the cost(s) of using each type ofIdentify resources that are overallocated for Create milestones. resource.a project schedule. Use the Task Inspector to troubleshoot Record the limit of availability for each typeUse multiple ways to adjust tasks and the initial schedule. of resource by establishing a resourceassignments to remove over- allocation for Adjust a project schedule to account for calendar and defining the maximum unitsany resource. limited people and other resources. of that resource.Set a baseline. View the overall cost and schedule of a Assign values for resources, duration andEnter and manage project performance project. work.data. Identify resources that have been Understand task types.Pick a tracking method. overallocated for a project schedule. Understand Effort Driven scheduling.Perform variance analysis. Use multiple ways to adjust tasks and Understand material resources and theirSync Projects results with SharePoint. assignments to remove over allocation costs to a project plan.Create standardized views, with the power of for any resource. Identify the critical path.sorting, filtering and grouping. Learn how to set a baseline. Understand difference between slack andCustomize a variety of standard reports. Lean how to enter and track project slippage.Learn how to use Visual Reports. performance data. Calculate float.Export reports in a variety of formats. Learn how to apply different tracking How to leverage constraints.Use common resources among multiple methods. How to get the benefit from the Taskprojects. Learn how to perform a variance analysis Inspector, and the impact of changes on aLink tasks between multiple projects. on a project. project schedule.Create a consolidated view of multiple Print Adjust a project schedule to account forprojects and shared resources. Views limited resources.Take advantage of the advance features of Formats View the overall cost and schedule of aMicrosoft Project 2013. Sorting project.Be able to create a Macro. Filtering Identify resources that are over- allocatedShare common settings among all future Grouping for a project schedule.projects. Custom Fields Use multiple ways to adjust tasks and

Reporting assignments to remove over- allocation forModule 5: Creating a Work Breakdown Other File Formats any resource.Structure Learn how to use common resources Set a baseline.line among multiple projects. Enter and manage project performance

Learn how to link tasks between multiple data.This module explains how to create a useful projects. Pick a tracking method.work breakdown structure and enter it into Learn how to create a consolidated view Perform variance analysis.Microsoft Project. of multiple projects. Sync Projects results with SharePoint.


line Learn how to customize the Ribbon and Create standardized views, with the powerthe Quick Access Toolbar. of sorting, filtering and grouping.

Lessons Learn how to customize WBS numbering. Customize a variety of standard reports.line Learn the concepts of Formulas and Learn how to use Visual Reports.

Describe how Project relates to the Graphical indicators. Export reports in a variety of formats.discipline of Project management. Learn the purpose of the Global template Use common resources among multipleLearn what the new features are in Project and Organizer. projects.2013. Learn how to use Task Deadlines. Link tasks between multiple projects.Navigate to the primary views available Learn how to access the Office App Create a consolidated view of multipleusing the Ribbon. Store. projects and shared resources.Choose Views that display task, resource, or Learn what 74-343 Microsoft Project Take advantage of the advance features ofassignment information. 2013, Managing Projects with Project Microsoft Project 2013.Select table within views to change the 2013 exam will cover and what is in the Be able to create a Macro.information that is available to see and edit. objective domain. Share common settings among all futureRelate the features of Project to the 5 steps A sample study guide to help students projects.for building a plan in Project. prepare for the Microsoft Project 2013Create a new project and prepare it for data exam. Module 15: Summaryentry. lineEnter project tasks. Lab : Calculating an Initial scheduleSequence the tasks. line This module provides an overview of theDefine resources. topics presented in the course and how toEstimate Task duration and assign After completing this module, students will be prepare for Microsoft’s exam 74-343 Microsoftresources. able to: Project 2013, Managing Projects with ProjectBaseline the project. line 2013. Track project progress. Have a fundamental understanding of lineUse multiple methods to create a new how Microsoft Project will help them trackproject from an Excel file and a SharePoint their projects. LessonsTasks list. Understand what is new in Project 2013 lineEstablish one or more calendars to constrain and how it will increase their productivity. Describe how Project relates to theresource availability. Learn how the ribbon will help them get discipline of Project management.Configure Project to calculate the schedule the most of out of this productivity tool. Learn what the new features are in Projectfrom the Start Date forward, or from the Learn how to quickly change views and 2013.Finish Date backward. see what is going on with their projects. Navigate to the primary views availableStudents practice switching tasks between Understand the 5 essential steps in using the Ribbon.Manually Schedule and Auto Schedule building a successful project plan. Choose Views that display task, resource,modes. By switching modes, students learn Prepare a new project plan and set the or assignment information.the impact made on the project schedule date and other basic information. Select table within views to change theand the individual tasks. Enter detailed project information. information that is available to see andBuild and use summary and subordinate Understand how to sequence tasks. edit.tasks. Understand and define basic resource Relate the features of Project to the 5Understand and use milestones. types. steps for building a plan in Project.Develop WBS Outlines. Assign resources to tasks. Create a new project and prepare it forAssign completion criteria. Understand the benefits of baselining a data entry.Evaluate the WBS. project or specific tasks. Enter project tasks.Understand and use WBS templates. Understand the basics of how to track Sequence the tasks.Understand the different types of task project progress. Define resources.relationships. Create a new project using a template, Estimate Task duration and assignUnderstand and use various methods to Excel, a SharePoint Tasks List or a new resources.create relationships. Project file. Baseline the project.Determine and display task sequence. Establish one or more calendars to Track project progress.Understand and use lag, lead, and delay. constrain resource availability. Use multiple methods to create a newUnderstand the new feature of Task Paths. Configure Microsoft Project to calculate project from an Excel file and a SharePointDefine resource types. the schedule from the Start Date forward Tasks list.Define individual resources that will be used or from the Finish Date backward. Establish one or more calendars toon the project. Understand how to turn on Manually constrain resource availability.Record the cost(s) of using each type of Schedule and Auto Schedule. Configure Project to calculate the scheduleresource. Understand when to use Manually from the Start Date forward, or from theRecord the limit of availability for each type Schedule. Finish Date backward.of resource by establishing a resource Understand the limitations of Manually Students practice switching tasks betweencalendar and defining the maximum units of Scheduling. Manually Schedule and Auto Schedulethat resource. Build and use summary and subordinate modes. By switching modes, studentsEnter estimates for duration and costs for tasks. learn the impact made on the projecteach task. Understand and use milestones. schedule and the individual tasks.Distinguish between task types and describe How to organize the WBS. Build and use summary and subordinatewhen each is appropriate. How to format the WBS. tasks.Describe the relationship between work, Develop WBS outlines. Understand and use milestones.


units, and duration. Assign completion criteria. Develop WBS Outlines.Describe the way Effort Driven scheduling is Evaluate the WBS. Assign completion criteria.affected by work, units, and duration. Understand and use WBS outlines. Evaluate the WBS.Assign tasks to resources using the Team Understand how to link Project artifacts to Understand and use WBS templates.Planner view. their projects. Understand the different types of taskCalculate float and identify a project’s critical Understand how to create notes on tasks. relationships.path. Understand the different types of task Understand and use various methods toUnderstand and identify task constraints. relationships. create relationships.Create milestones. Understand and use various methods to Determine and display task sequence.Use the Task Inspector to troubleshoot the create relationships. Understand and use lag, lead, and delay.initial schedule. Determine and display task sequence. Understand the new feature of Task Paths.Adjust a project schedule to account for Understand how to use Lag, Lead and Define resource types.limited people and other resources. Delay. Define individual resources that will beView the overall cost and schedule of a Define the different types of resources. used on the project.project. Define individual resources that will be Record the cost(s) of using each type ofIdentify resources that have been used on the project. resource.overallocated for a project schedule. Record the cost(s) of using each type of Record the limit of availability for each typeUse multiple ways to adjust tasks and resource. of resource by establishing a resourceassignments to remove over allocation for Record the limit of availability for each calendar and defining the maximum unitsany resource. type of resource by establishing a of that resource.Learn how to set a baseline. resource calendar and defining the Enter estimates for duration and costs forLean how to enter and track project maximum units of that resource. each task.performance data. Assign values for resources, duration and Distinguish between task types andLearn how to apply different tracking work. describe when each is appropriate.methods. Understand task types. Describe the relationship between work,Learn how to perform a variance analysis on Understand Effort Driven scheduling. units, and duration.a project. Understand material resources and their Describe the way Effort Driven schedulingPrint costs to a project plan. is affected by work, units, and duration.Views Identify the critical path. Assign tasks to resources using the TeamFormats Understand difference between slack and Planner view.Sorting slippage. Calculate float and identify a project’sFiltering Calculate float. critical path.Grouping How to leverage constraints. Understand and identify task constraints.Custom Fields How to get the benefit from the Task Create milestones.Reporting Inspector, and the impact of changes on Use the Task Inspector to troubleshoot theOther File Formats a project schedule. initial schedule.Learn how to use common resources among Adjust a project schedule to account for Adjust a project schedule to account formultiple projects. limited resources. limited people and other resources.Learn how to link tasks between multiple View the overall cost and schedule of a View the overall cost and schedule of aprojects. project. project.Learn how to create a consolidated view of Identify resources that are overallocated Identify resources that have beenmultiple projects. for a project schedule. overallocated for a project schedule.Learn how to customize the Ribbon and the Use multiple ways to adjust tasks and Use multiple ways to adjust tasks andQuick Access Toolbar. assignments to remove over- allocation assignments to remove over allocation forLearn how to customize WBS numbering. for any resource. any resource.Learn the concepts of Formulas and Set a baseline. Learn how to set a baseline.Graphical indicators. Enter and manage project performance Lean how to enter and track projectLearn the purpose of the Global template data. performance data.and Organizer. Pick a tracking method. Learn how to apply different trackingLearn how to use Task Deadlines. Perform variance analysis. methods.Learn how to access the Office App Store. Sync Projects results with SharePoint. Learn how to perform a variance analysisLearn what 74-343 Microsoft Project 2013, Create standardized views, with the on a project.Managing Projects with Project 2013 exam power of sorting, filtering and grouping. Printwill cover and what is in the objective Customize a variety of standard reports. Viewsdomain. Learn how to use Visual Reports. FormatsA sample study guide to help students Export reports in a variety of formats. Sortingprepare for the Microsoft Project 2013 exam. Use common resources among multiple Filtering

projects. GroupingLab : Manipulate a WBS Link tasks between multiple projects. Custom Fieldsline Create a consolidated view of multiple Reporting

projects and shared resources. Other File FormatsLab : Supporting the Project Plan Take advantage of the advance features Learn how to use common resourcesline of Microsoft Project 2013. among multiple projects.

Be able to create a Macro. Learn how to link tasks between multipleShare common settings among all future projects.projects. Learn how to create a consolidated view of


multiple projects.Module 10: Create a Resource Leveled Learn how to customize the Ribbon andSchedule the Quick Access Toolbar.line Learn how to customize WBS numbering.

Learn the concepts of Formulas andThis module explains how over-allocated Graphical indicators.resources create unrealistic schedules and Learn the purpose of the Global templateshows methods for rescheduling in order to and Organizer.create a realistic schedule based on resource Learn how to use Task Deadlines.availability. Learn how to access the Office App Store.line Learn what 74-343 Microsoft Project 2013,

Managing Projects with Project 2013 examLessons will cover and what is in the objectiveline domain.

Describe how Project relates to the A sample study guide to help studentsdiscipline of Project management. prepare for the Microsoft Project 2013Learn what the new features are in exam.Project 2013.Navigate to the primary views availableusing the Ribbon.Choose Views that display task,resource, or assignment information.Select table within views to change theinformation that is available to see andedit.Relate the features of Project to the 5steps for building a plan in Project.Create a new project and prepare it fordata entry.Enter project tasks.Sequence the tasks.Define resources.Estimate Task duration and assignresources.Baseline the project.Track project progress.Use multiple methods to create a newproject from an Excel file and aSharePoint Tasks list.Establish one or more calendars toconstrain resource availability.Configure Project to calculate theschedule from the Start Date forward, orfrom the Finish Date backward.Students practice switching tasksbetween Manually Schedule and AutoSchedule modes. By switching modes,students learn the impact made on theproject schedule and the individual tasks.Build and use summary and subordinatetasks.Understand and use milestones.Develop WBS Outlines.Assign completion criteria.Evaluate the WBS.Understand and use WBS templates.Understand the different types of taskrelationships.Understand and use various methods tocreate relationships.Determine and display task sequence.Understand and use lag, lead, and delay.Understand the new feature of TaskPaths.Define resource types.Define individual resources that will be


used on the project.Record the cost(s) of using each type ofresource.Record the limit of availability for eachtype of resource by establishing aresource calendar and defining themaximum units of that resource.Enter estimates for duration and costs foreach task.Distinguish between task types anddescribe when each is appropriate.Describe the relationship between work,units, and duration.Describe the way Effort Drivenscheduling is affected by work, units, andduration.Assign tasks to resources using theTeam Planner view.Calculate float and identify a project’scritical path.Understand and identify task constraints.Create milestones.Use the Task Inspector to troubleshootthe initial schedule.Adjust a project schedule to account forlimited people and other resources.View the overall cost and schedule of aproject.Identify resources that have beenoverallocated for a project schedule.Use multiple ways to adjust tasks andassignments to remove over allocationfor any resource.Learn how to set a baseline.Lean how to enter and track projectperformance data.Learn how to apply different trackingmethods.Learn how to perform a variance analysison a project.PrintViewsFormatsSortingFilteringGroupingCustom FieldsReportingOther File FormatsLearn how to use common resourcesamong multiple projects.Learn how to link tasks between multipleprojects.Learn how to create a consolidated viewof multiple projects.Learn how to customize the Ribbon andthe Quick Access Toolbar.Learn how to customize WBS numbering.Learn the concepts of Formulas andGraphical indicators.Learn the purpose of the Global templateand Organizer.Learn how to use Task Deadlines.Learn how to access the Office AppStore.Learn what 74-343 Microsoft Project


2013, Managing Projects with Project2013 exam will cover and what is in theobjective domain.A sample study guide to help studentsprepare for the Microsoft Project 2013exam.

Lab : Resource Levelingline

After completing this module, students will beable to:line

Have a fundamental understanding ofhow Microsoft Project will help them tracktheir projects.Understand what is new in Project 2013and how it will increase their productivity.Learn how the ribbon will help them getthe most of out of this productivity tool.Learn how to quickly change views andsee what is going on with their projects.Understand the 5 essential steps inbuilding a successful project plan.Prepare a new project plan and set thedate and other basic information.Enter detailed project information.Understand how to sequence tasks.Understand and define basic resourcetypes.Assign resources to tasks.Understand the benefits of baselining aproject or specific tasks.Understand the basics of how to trackproject progress.Create a new project using a template,Excel, a SharePoint Tasks List or a newProject file.Establish one or more calendars toconstrain resource availability.Configure Microsoft Project to calculatethe schedule from the Start Date forwardor from the Finish Date backward.Understand how to turn on ManuallySchedule and Auto Schedule.Understand when to use ManuallySchedule.Understand the limitations of ManuallyScheduling.Build and use summary and subordinatetasks.Understand and use milestones.How to organize the WBS.How to format the WBS.Develop WBS outlines.Assign completion criteria.Evaluate the WBS.Understand and use WBS outlines.Understand how to link Project artifacts totheir projects.Understand how to create notes on tasks.Understand the different types of taskrelationships.Understand and use various methods tocreate relationships.Determine and display task sequence.


Understand how to use Lag, Lead andDelay.Define the different types of resources.Define individual resources that will beused on the project.Record the cost(s) of using each type ofresource.Record the limit of availability for eachtype of resource by establishing aresource calendar and defining themaximum units of that resource.Assign values for resources, duration andwork.Understand task types.Understand Effort Driven scheduling.Understand material resources and theircosts to a project plan.Identify the critical path.Understand difference between slack andslippage.Calculate float.How to leverage constraints.How to get the benefit from the TaskInspector, and the impact of changes ona project schedule.Adjust a project schedule to account forlimited resources.View the overall cost and schedule of aproject.Identify resources that are over- allocatedfor a project schedule.Use multiple ways to adjust tasks andassignments to remove over- allocationfor any resource.Set a baseline.Enter and manage project performancedata.Pick a tracking method.Perform variance analysis.Sync Projects results with SharePoint.Create standardized views, with thepower of sorting, filtering and grouping.Customize a variety of standard reports.Learn how to use Visual Reports.Export reports in a variety of formats.Use common resources among multipleprojects.Link tasks between multiple projects.Create a consolidated view of multipleprojects and shared resources.Take advantage of the advance featuresof Microsoft Project 2013.Be able to create a Macro.Share common settings among all futureprojects.

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