Introduction to MS project A Practical Application (14 PDUs)

							Introduction to MS project: A Practical Application (14 PDUs)

This course is designed to familiarize participants with all the basic features of Microsoft Project. It is unique in that
the trainer has a broad practical knowledge of project management in addition to an in-depth knowledge of the
software. It is necessary to be familiar with Microsoft Office tools (e.g. Excel, Word). A basic knowledge of project
management is an asset.

This course covers all the steps involved in planning a project using Microsoft Project. Throughout the course,
participants work directly with this software and take part in workshops designed to allow them to experiment with
key planning aspects.

Date: April 15-16 2010, 9 AM to 5 PM

Objectives

    Integrate the primary tools and techniques outlined in the PMBoK, using the most popular project management
    software on the market
    Learn how to plan and execute a project using MS Project

Content

1. Module 1: Project Management Notions
       Basic project management concepts
       The role of Microsoft Project in project management

2. Module 2: Presentation of Microsoft Project
       Launching the program
       Overview of on-screen displays
       Menus and dialogue boxes
       Project views

3. Module 3: Creating a Project
       Creating a new project
       Project calendar
       Work breakdown structure (WBS)
       Creating a project outline
       Customizing the interface
       Workshop on project planning

4. Module 4: Managing Resources and Costs
       Inputting resources
       Scheduling resources
       Allocating resources
       Detecting overuse
       Resolving conflicts with respect to overuse
       Information on costs
       Viewing tasks and costs


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           Workshop on managing resources and costs

5. Module 5: Customizing the Interface
       Filters: Use and customization
       Groups: Use and customization
       Customization of Gantt diagrams
       Customization of task flow charts
       Customization of views
       Customizing the interface
       Project reports
       Workshop on project tracking

6. Module 6: Multi-Projects
       Impacts and limits of the multi-project approach
       Workshop on the multiproject environment

Instructor

With over 12 years of experience as a project management consultant to clients in Canada and the United States, Benoit
De Grâce, Ing, BEng, PMP has developed his expertise in the development and implementation of enterprise project
management methods and processes. His ability to synthesize business processes and his strong communication skills have
long since made his reputation and he consistently receives excellent reviews from seminar participants. He continues to
deliver training seminars in addition to fulfilling his role as Director of the IFGP.

Important Information
             Investment                            $ 1,195 per person + tax
             Place                                 Montreal
             Registration & Payment                Register online

                                                   Phone: (514) 848-3960
             Contact                               Fax : (514) 848-4547
                                                   Email : ec@jmsb.concordia.ca




Terms & Conditions

Total Refund: minimum of 14 days notice
50% Refund: minimum of 7 days notice
No reimbursement if less than 7 days notice




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