Project Masters - Project Management Training Courses

MODULE 1: Introduction to the Microsoft Project Server 2007

• MS Project 2007 and Project Management
• MS Project Server 2007 Architecture
• MS Project Server 2007 Roles
• MS Project Pro vs. Project Web Access (PWA)
• Reasons for Implementing MS Project Server 2007
• MS Project Server 2007 Roles
• Common MS Project Server Terminology
• Demo Components of MS Project Server 2007
• PWA (Project Web Access)
• Project Workspaces (WSS)

MODULE 2: Introduction to Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007

• Use Microsoft Project Professional 2007 To…
• Overview of MS Project Professional 2007
• Accessing
• Setting Up
• Launching
• Customizing
• Getting Help

MODULE 3: Understanding the EPM Workflow (customized to meet client’s process)

• Prerequisites
• Step 1: Create and Save the Project based on template
• Step 2: Assign Resources
• Step 3: Baseline Schedule
• Step 4: Publish Schedule
• Step 5: Assign Issues and Risks (All)
• Step 6: Review and manage assigned Issues and/or Risks (All)
• Step 7: Team Member creates Timesheet
• Steps 8-12 left out intentionally (due to unknown timesheet approval process)
• Step 13: Generate SSRS Reports
• Step 15: Close Project
• Step 16: Archive Project

MODULE 4: Using Microsoft Project 2007

• Creating an Enterprise Project Schedule
• Opening A Project from the Project Server
• Adding Tasks and Resources using the "Build Team" Feature
• Removing Tasks (i.e. Tasks from templates)
• Understanding Milestones, Deadlines, and Task Constraints
• Entering Task Durations
• Adding and Understanding Task Dependencies
• Assigning Enterprise Resources to Project Tasks
• Using Project Pro and PWA to determine “Resource Availability”
• Saving A Project and Checking It Back into the Project Server

MODULE 5: Using Project Web Access (PWA)

• Importing Existing Projects into the Project Server
• Force Check-In Enterprise Projects
• Integration with Outlook and Excel
• Working Offline
• Working with Proposals and Activity Plans for Non-Title Work Within

MODULE 6: Advanced Features

• Tracking and Managing the Project Schedule
• Using Task Calendars and Resource Calendars
• Viewing Assignments in the Resource Center
• Viewing Assignments in the Task Center
• Using the Project Center Views to Gather Project Information
• Alerts and Reminders
• Managing Issues and Risks

MODULE 7: Recommended Best Practices

• Cost and Budget Resources
• Understanding Task Types in MS Project Pro 2007
• Understanding and Working With Deliverables
• Working With Master Projects and Inter-Project Dependencies
• Critical Path Analysis
• Resolving Resource Over-Allocation
• Creating and Using Visual Reports

MODULE 8: Introduction to WSS

• What Is A Project Workspace?
• Accessing Project Workspace
• Project Deliverables
• WSS Alerts
• Introduction to Lists
• Customizing Project Workspace Sites

Specifics to be addressed in Project Manager training:
(Customized to meet client’s needs)

Lab1: Building A Simple Schedule

Lab2: Creating Timesheet Tasks and Accepting Updates

Lab3: Viewing Resource Availability and Proposals

Lab4: Using Cost and Budget Resources

Lab5: Using Visual Reports to Analyze Project Data

Lab6: Linking Tasks