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Project 2013 Introduction

Update your previous Project knowledge or get to know Microsoft Project 2013 for the first time.
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Beginner Provider Danny Howell  8 chapters ·  33 Lessons ·  2h 33m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Introduction to Microsoft Project 2013 will provide viewers with a basic understanding of how to get started using the Microsoft based project management tool known as Project. After completing this course, you should be able to use MS Project 2013 to setup and start a new project, setup and work with a new project calendar, create tasks and dependencies, allocate and manage project resources, and prepare and deliver a solid project plan.

What You'll Learn

  • Set up and start a new project in Microsoft Project 2013
  • Create and configure a new project calendar and manage working time
  • Add tasks, dependencies, and milestones, and build a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
  • Allocate and manage project resources using views like the Team Planner
  • Navigate and customize the Project 2013 interface and organize project information
  • Prepare and deliver a project plan while tracking project status and schedule

Key Takeaways

  • The course gives viewers a basic understanding of how to get started using Microsoft Project 2013 as a project management tool.
  • It covers project management fundamentals, including the traits of a good project manager and how to determine a project team.
  • Learners work through creating a project, adding tasks and resources, and managing project time frames and working time.
  • The course addresses developing a Work Breakdown Structure, managing summary and sub-tasks, and adding milestones and scheduling.
  • It introduces leveling project resources and working with project status and schedule to deliver a solid project plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

What will I be able to do after completing this course?

After completing the course, you should be able to use MS Project 2013 to set up and start a new project, set up and work with a new project calendar, create tasks and dependencies, allocate and manage project resources, and prepare and deliver a solid project plan.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Yes. This is an introduction that provides viewers with a basic understanding of how to get started using the Microsoft project management tool known as Project.

What topics does the course cover?

It covers project management fundamentals, navigating and customizing the Project 2013 interface, creating a project, adding tasks and resources, managing project time frames and working time, developing a Work Breakdown Structure, adding milestones and scheduling, the Team Planner view, leveling resources, and working with project status and schedule.

What skills does this course help build?

It helps build skills in Microsoft Project, Project Management, Microsoft Enterprise Project Management, Microsoft Office Project (MOPS), Microsoft Project Servers, and Microsoft Project Certification.