Module 01: Microsoft Project User Interface

• Introducing Microsoft Project
• Understanding the Ribbon
• Using the Task Ribbon
• Using the Resource Ribbon
• Using the Project Ribbon
• Using the View Ribbon
• Using the Format Ribbon
• Collapsing the Ribbon
• Using the Backstage (File Tab)
• Using Navigation Features
• Using Shortcut Menus
• Using Built-In Keyboard Shortcuts
• Zooming the Timescale Bar
• Using the Zoom Slider
• Customizing the User Interface
• Customizing the Ribbon
• Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar
• Importing/Exporting a Custom Ribbon

Module 02: Views, Tables, Filters, and Groups Reviewing the Microsoft Project Data Model Understanding New Views

• Applying a View
• Understanding Changes to the Default Tables
• Applying a Table
• Understanding New Filters
• Applying a Standard Filter
• Applying a Highlight Filter
• Understanding New Groups
• Applying a Group

Module 03: Project Planning

• Creating a New Project from a Template
• Creating a New Project from a SharePoint Task List
• Creating a New Project Using an Office Template
• Defining a New Project
• Setting Project Options
• Setting the Task Mode Option
• Setting Options in the Project Options Dialog
• Setting General Options
• Setting Display Options
• Setting Schedule Options
• Setting Proofing Options
• Setting Save Options
• Setting Language Options
• Setting Advanced Options
• Setting Add-Ins Options
• Setting Trust Center Options
• Saving a Project as an Alternate File Type
• Saving a Project File as a PDF or XPS Document
• Understanding Reduced Functionality with Older Project File Formats
• Opening a Project Created in an Older Version of Microsoft Project
• Saving a Project to SharePoint
• Sharing a Project via E-Mail

Module 04: Preparing to Use Project Server

• Understanding Project Server and Project Web App
• Planning the Implementation
• Software requirements
• Hardware requirements
• Assessing the network environment
• Considering software/hardware scenarios
• Assessing organizational requirements
• Identify the people who will approve the Project Server design
• Identify staff members to interview
• Create a requirements definition questionnaire
• Conduct interviews
• Calculate ROI
• Designing the system
• Establishing and enforcing organizational standards Training
• Developing a strategy for implementation and configuration
• Avoiding the Pitfalls

Module 05: Project Server and the Project Manager

• Using Project Web App to Manage Projects
• Updating a schedule in Project Web App
• Saving changes
• Assigning resources using Project Web App
• Opening a published project in Project Professional
• Working with Web-Based Projects in Project Professional
• Connecting to Project Server
• Creating a Project Server login account
• Logging in to Project Server from Project Professional
• Enabling task reassignment for team members
• Storing a draft project in the Project Server database
• Publishing project information
• Opening a project
• Understanding the Open dialog box
• Opening a draft project or a published project
• Closing a project stored in the Project Server database
• Assigning Resources to Projects
• Adding enterprise resources to your project
• Replacing generic resources with real resources
• Notifying resources of assignments
• Using the Resource Substitution Wizard
• Tracking Progress
• Setting up status reports
• Receiving updates from team members
• Reviewing and updating the project workflow
• Handling project issues and risks

Module 06: Project Server and the Day-to-Day User

• Logging on to Project Web App
• Reviewing the Home Page
• Customizing the Home Page
• Viewing and Recording Information
• Working with your tasks
• Entering time on tasks
• Submitting task updates
• Adding tasks
• Reassigning a task
• Working with your timesheet
• Entering time
• Saving timesheet entries
• Reporting administrative time
• Submitting a Project Proposal
• Working with Documents
• Reporting Status

Module 07: Project Server and the Executive

• Logging into Project Web App
• Using Workflows to Manage Projects
• Analyzing Possible Project Portfolios
• Reviewing the Driver Library
• Prioritizing business drivers
• Creating a portfolio
• Viewing the results of the analysis
• Analyzing and adjusting the cost
• Evaluating resource constraints