Tasks, Dependencies, and Constraints: MS Project Beginner
Tasks, Dependencies, and Constraints: MS Project Beginner
Published 4/2025
Duration: 1h 23m | .MP4 1920x1080, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 850 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Published 4/2025
Duration: 1h 23m | .MP4 1920x1080, 30 fps(r) | AAC, 44100 Hz, 2ch | 850 MB
Genre: eLearning | Language: English
Master scheduling, task dependencies, and project management in Microsoft Project to streamline any project.
What you'll learn
- Differentiate between automatic and manually scheduled tasks.
- Adjust scheduling options for new projects.
- Identify the differences in task mode symbols.
- Create milestone tasks to signify key project points.
- Identify task dependencies using Finish to Start links.
- Apply lag time to reflect task delays accurately.
- Set task constraints for specific start or finish dates.
- Utilize various views to visualize task dependencies.
Requirements
- Access to Microsoft Project 2021 installed on your computer.
- This course is for complete beginners. It starts with the basics, guiding you step-by-step.
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 will learn the fundamental concepts in project management, focusing on key tools and techniques to effectively plan and execute projects, including scheduling settings, and understand the implications of task scheduling methods. In this course, you'll also delve into the intricacies of task dependencies, exploring various link types like Finish to Start and Finish to Finish, and understand how to create, view, and manipulate task links to ensure smooth project progression.
Through practical exercises and downloadable materials, you'll grasp key features and learn to navigate the entire project lifecycle.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced project manager, this course equips you with the skills needed to whip any project into shape. Get ready to supercharge your project management knowledge and take control of your projects with confidence.
In this course, you’ll learn how to:
Differentiate between automatic and manually scheduled tasks.
Adjust scheduling options for new projects.
Identify the differences in task mode symbols.
Create milestone tasks to signify key project points.
Identify task dependencies using Finish to Start links.
Apply lag time to reflect task delays accurately.
Set task constraints for specific start or finish dates.
Utilize various views to visualize task dependencies.
This course includes:
82 minutesof video tutorials
17 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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