Set up Projects and Project Files: MS Project for Beginners

Master Microsoft Project to schedule, organize, and manage projects with confidence and efficiency.

What you'll learn
- Identify and modify project options in Microsoft Project.
- Create, save, open, and close project files.
- Set up and modify project calendars.
- Define exceptions and recurring exceptions in project calendars.

Requirements
- This course is for complete beginners. It starts with the basics, guiding you step-by-step.
- Access to Microsoft Project 2021 installed on your computer.

Description
This course includes downloadable course instructor files and exercise files to work with and follow along.

Welcome to Microsoft Project, the go-to tool for scheduling, organizing, and managing projects of any size. In this course, you’ll learn how to optimize your Microsoft Project environment to suit your needs, exploring crucial settings and operations, from customizing project views to managing project calendars and exceptions effectively. Through practical exercises and downloadable materials, you'll grasp key features and learn to navigate the entire project lifecycle.

You’ll start by setting project plan options, creating new projects, saving your work, and efficiently opening and closing projects. Learn how to accurately set up your project calendar, define exceptions such as holidays and special events, and synchronize calendar settings to ensure consistent scheduling across your project plan.

Whether you're a beginner or an experienced project manager, this course equips you with the skills needed to whip any project into shape. You’ll also discover tips for maintaining timelines, improving resource allocation, and meeting project milestones.

In this course, you’ll learn how to:

Identify and modify project options in Microsoft Project.

Create, save, open, and close project files.

Set up and modify project calendars.

Define exceptions and recurring exceptions in project calendars.

This course includes:

35 minutesof video tutorials

8 individual videolectures

Course and Exercise Filesto follow along

Certificate of completion

Who this course is for:
- Individuals responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects of any size who want to leverage Microsoft Project's tools for effective project management.
- Professionals managing teams and ensuring timely project delivery who want to enhance their scheduling and task management skills.
- Those new to project management seeking foundational knowledge of Microsoft Project to kickstart their careers.
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