Desktop Computer Skills
Microsoft Office 2016: Beginning Project
Getting Started with Project 2016
Managing Resources and Views in Project 2016
Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016
Working with Tasks, Relationships, Constraints, and Milestones in Project 2016

Getting Started with Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a01_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Project 2016

  • start the course
  • recognize the differences between the Standard and Professional editions of Project 2016
  • identify the new features of Project 2016
  • recognize elements of the Project 2016 interface
  • customize and use elements of the Project 2016 interface
  • create and save new projects in Project 2016
  • modify the duration of a project and activate the project summary task feature in Project 2016
  • create and save a new project using Excel workbook data in Project 2016
  • set up a project calendar in Project 2016
  • open, save, and close projects in Project 2016
  • access project properties and customize options in Project 2016
  • switch between projects and pin or unpin objects in Project 2016
  • recognize how the critical path affects the project finish date in Project 2016
  • use different types of calendars in Project 2016
  • create a new project and set up a project calendar in Project 2016

Overview/Description
Microsoft Project 2016 makes it easy to create professional and personal project plans for home and business use. In this course, you'll learn about the new interface and key new features introduced in Project 2016. In addition, you will learn how to create a new project using different options, import Excel 2016 data, and set up the project calendar. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Getting Started with Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a01_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Getting Started with Project 2016

  • start the course
  • recognize the differences between the Standard and Professional editions of Project 2016
  • identify the new features of Project 2016
  • recognize elements of the Project 2016 interface
  • customize and use elements of the Project 2016 interface
  • create and save new projects in Project 2016
  • modify the duration of a project and activate the project summary task feature in Project 2016
  • create and save a new project using Excel workbook data in Project 2016
  • set up a project calendar in Project 2016
  • open, save, and close projects in Project 2016
  • access project properties and customize options in Project 2016
  • switch between projects and pin or unpin objects in Project 2016
  • recognize how the critical path affects the project finish date in Project 2016
  • use different types of calendars in Project 2016
  • create a new project and set up a project calendar in Project 2016

Overview/Description
Microsoft Project 2016 makes it easy to create professional and personal project plans for home and business use. In this course, you'll learn about the new interface and key new features introduced in Project 2016. In addition, you will learn how to create a new project using different options, import Excel 2016 data, and set up the project calendar. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Managing Resources and Views in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a03_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Managing Resources and Views in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • recognize the different project resource types in Project 2016
  • create a work resource in Project 2016
  • create a material resource in Project 2016
  • set up a resource sheet in Project 2016
  • add costs for resources in Project 2016
  • assign and modify resource assignments in Project 2016
  • use Team Planner to assign resources to tasks in Project 2016
  • resolve over-allocated tasks and resource conflicts in Project 2016
  • identify different types of scheduling in Project 2016
  • use the group and filter options on tasks and resources in Project 2016
  • recognize the purpose of different views in Project 2016
  • use the Timeline view in Project 2016
  • create a resource and assign it to tasks in Project 2016

Overview/Description
A resource allocation plan, which describes the resource type needed and timing of that need, is a critical tool for effective management of resources. In this course, you will create and manage project resources and tasks, and then allocate resources to tasks as well as set up costs. In addition, you will be introduced to the new resource views, allowing project managers to understand the volume consumption of resources at a quick glimpse. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Managing Resources and Views in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a03_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Managing Resources and Views in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • recognize the different project resource types in Project 2016
  • create a work resource in Project 2016
  • create a material resource in Project 2016
  • set up a resource sheet in Project 2016
  • add costs for resources in Project 2016
  • assign and modify resource assignments in Project 2016
  • use Team Planner to assign resources to tasks in Project 2016
  • resolve over-allocated tasks and resource conflicts in Project 2016
  • identify different types of scheduling in Project 2016
  • use the group and filter options on tasks and resources in Project 2016
  • recognize the purpose of different views in Project 2016
  • use the Timeline view in Project 2016
  • create a resource and assign it to tasks in Project 2016

Overview/Description
A resource allocation plan, which describes the resource type needed and timing of that need, is a critical tool for effective management of resources. In this course, you will create and manage project resources and tasks, and then allocate resources to tasks as well as set up costs. In addition, you will be introduced to the new resource views, allowing project managers to understand the volume consumption of resources at a quick glimpse. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a04_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • apply tracking using Tracking Gantt View in Project 2016
  • set the schedule status date in Project 2016
  • assign overtime in Project 2016
  • generate a resource overview report and produce a chart in Project 2016
  • use the Task Inspector in Project 2016
  • recognize how to use the baseline option in Project 2016
  • set a baseline for the entire project in Project 2016
  • set print options in Project 2016
  • customize settings in Project 2016
  • import data into a project using the import template in Project 2016
  • export data from a project in Project 2016 to different file formats
  • share projects via e-mail or online in Project 2016
  • move views, reports and project elements between project files and the global template in Project 2016
  • share a project to an online location in Project 2016
  • assign a password to protect the project file in Project 2016
  • track and manage a project in Project 2016

Overview/Description
There are many factors that can affect a project's success. With Project 2016, you can identify risks, analyze risks, and prepare risk resolution steps while doing tracking. For instance, the Tracking Gantt view will depict critical and non-critical task bars and the Task Inspector, in conjunction with highlighting feature, allows timeline corrections. In this course, you will learn how to track and manage a project, set project options, and use import and export options available in Project 2016. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a04_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Tracking, Managing, and Sharing Projects in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • apply tracking using Tracking Gantt View in Project 2016
  • set the schedule status date in Project 2016
  • assign overtime in Project 2016
  • generate a resource overview report and produce a chart in Project 2016
  • use the Task Inspector in Project 2016
  • recognize how to use the baseline option in Project 2016
  • set a baseline for the entire project in Project 2016
  • set print options in Project 2016
  • customize settings in Project 2016
  • import data into a project using the import template in Project 2016
  • export data from a project in Project 2016 to different file formats
  • share projects via e-mail or online in Project 2016
  • move views, reports and project elements between project files and the global template in Project 2016
  • share a project to an online location in Project 2016
  • assign a password to protect the project file in Project 2016
  • track and manage a project in Project 2016

Overview/Description
There are many factors that can affect a project's success. With Project 2016, you can identify risks, analyze risks, and prepare risk resolution steps while doing tracking. For instance, the Tracking Gantt view will depict critical and non-critical task bars and the Task Inspector, in conjunction with highlighting feature, allows timeline corrections. In this course, you will learn how to track and manage a project, set project options, and use import and export options available in Project 2016. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Working with Tasks, Relationships, Constraints, and Milestones in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a02_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Working with Tasks, Relationships, Constraints, and Milestones in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • add a task to a project plan in Project 2016
  • rearrange tasks by reordering, inserting and deleting unwanted tasks in Project 2016
  • import tasks into Project 2016 from Word, Outlook and Excel
  • set up a custom Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) code in Project 2016
  • modify, link, and unlink tasks in Project 2016
  • add a recurring task to a project in Project 2016
  • format text styles and gridlines in a task sheet in Project 2016
  • overlap tasks in Project 2016
  • identify the types of date constraints in Project 2016
  • add milestones to indicate project progress in Project 2016
  • assign a deadline reminder in Project 2016
  • add a task priority and make a task inactive in Project 2016
  • insert, delete, reorder, and import tasks and add a project milestone in Project 2016

Overview/Description
Setting up a project using Project 2016 is a crucial step to project management success. In this course, you'll learn how to create and organize tasks, as well as form task relationships by linking and unlinking tasks. In addition, this course demonstrates how to import tasks, set lags, constraints, and milestones, as well as work with the Task Information dialog box. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

Working with Tasks, Relationships, Constraints, and Milestones in Project 2016

Course Number:
mo_bepr_a02_dt_enus
Lesson Objectives

Working with Tasks, Relationships, Constraints, and Milestones in Project 2016

  • start the course
  • add a task to a project plan in Project 2016
  • rearrange tasks by reordering, inserting and deleting unwanted tasks in Project 2016
  • import tasks into Project 2016 from Word, Outlook and Excel
  • set up a custom Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) code in Project 2016
  • modify, link, and unlink tasks in Project 2016
  • add a recurring task to a project in Project 2016
  • format text styles and gridlines in a task sheet in Project 2016
  • overlap tasks in Project 2016
  • identify the types of date constraints in Project 2016
  • add milestones to indicate project progress in Project 2016
  • assign a deadline reminder in Project 2016
  • add a task priority and make a task inactive in Project 2016
  • insert, delete, reorder, and import tasks and add a project milestone in Project 2016

Overview/Description
Setting up a project using Project 2016 is a crucial step to project management success. In this course, you'll learn how to create and organize tasks, as well as form task relationships by linking and unlinking tasks. In addition, this course demonstrates how to import tasks, set lags, constraints, and milestones, as well as work with the Task Information dialog box. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Target Audience
End users at all levels, including those who have little or no familiarity with Microsoft Project 2016 and more experienced Project users who want to learn about the enhanced features to create a realistic project schedule using Project 2016.

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