1 Day Course

Performance-based objectives

• Create a project plan file and enter task information.
• Create a work breakdown structure by organizing tasks and setting task relationships.
• Assign project resources.
• Finalize the project plan file

Prerequisites

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans. Students enrolling in this class should have the following: An understanding of project management concepts and knowledge of a Windows operating system.

Course content

Lesson 1: Creating a Project Plan File

• 1A: Create a Project Plan File
• 1B: Create and Assign a Project Calendar
• 1C: Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
• 1D: Add a Project Summary Task
• 1E: Add a Recurring Task
• 1F: Enter Task Duration Estimates

Lesson 2: Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

• 2A: Outline Tasks
• 2B: Link Dependent Tasks
• 2C: Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
• 2D: Constrain Tasks
• 2E: Set a Task Deadline

Lesson 3: Creating and Assigning Resources

• 3A: Create Resources
• 3B: Create a Resource Calendar
• 3C: Assign Resources
• 3D: Assign Additional Resources to a Task
• 3E: Resolve Resource Conflicts

Lesson 4: Finalizing the Project Plan

• 4A: View the Critical Path
• 4B: Shorten the Project Duration
• 4C: Set a Baseline
• 4D: Display Project Summary Information

For more information on Acumen Classes
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