Project 2000
Just 57% of small businesses use a formal planning tool, such as a spreadsheet, and many employees simply rely on scribbled notes on scraps of paper. This course is a comprehensive introduction to Project 2000, Microsoft's project management program. It provides a range of tools and features to help people working on projects produce detailed schedules, track dependencies and deliver projects on-brief, on-time and on-budget. Project 2000 can help to improve planning for single events to complex relocations or product launches. Efficient project management can make a significant contribution to the success of any business.
Who is the course for?
Project 2000 is ideal for people with responsibility for planning and managing projects. Staff at all levels of seniority from administrators to team leaders and senior managers will benefit from this course.
The easy-to-follow format is perfect for people who are completely new to Project, while the high level of detail will suit those who have a basic understanding but want to learn more about the different features and functions. There are no formal entry requirements, but a basic understanding of project management and some experience of using Microsoft Windows software is expected. To get the most from this course access to Microsoft Project 2000 is advised. What will you get from this course?
When you have completed this course, you will be able to:
- identify Project 2000's screen menus, buttons and toolbars
- set up a project file
- create a Gantt chart
- schedule a project and specify summary tasks and subtasks
- identify dependencies and constraints
- analyse and allocate resources
- identify costs
- use statistics and reports to check a project's progress
- review and amend schedules using Gantt charts, critical path tools and customised calendars.
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