Project 2000 MOS

This series teaches users to manage projects using Microsoft Project 2000, and is intended as preparation for the Project 2000 Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) Core Proficiency exam. Topics include starting projects and customizing settings; organizing and scheduling tasks; assigning resources and managing workloads; tracking and reporting progress; and communicating with the project team using Project Central.

Syllabus

STARTING A PROJECT

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to begin a project, set up calendars, include tasks, and add work breakdown structure codes.

• Creating a Project
• Setting Options and Saving Projects
• Modifying Calendars
• Building a Work Breakdown Structure
• Importing Tasks and Adding a Hyperlink
• Adding Work Breakdown Structure Codes

SCHEDULING TASKS AND ADDING RESOURCES

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to apply a calendar to a task; set task durations, deadlines, and constraints; and add and assign resources to tasks.

• Using Calendars and Applying Constraints
• Adding Resources
• Assigning Resources to Tasks
• Working with Task Types
• Modifying Durations

MANAGING WORK AND MULTIPLE PROJECTS

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to identify the project's critical path, manage resource workloads, create a master project, and track work progress.

• Identifying the Critical Path
• Rescheduling Work and Setting Baselines
• Creating Mulitple Projects
• Recording Work
• Tracking Progress

USING PROJECT CENTRAL

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to communicate with the project workgroup and use Project Central to communicate with your project workgroup via the Web.

• Communicating and setting up the project
• Assigning tasks
• Tracking work with Project Central

CUSTOMIZING THE PROJECT

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to create a custom table, apply filters, create and apply a custom view, and sort and group project data.

• Creating Custom Tables and AutoFilters
• Creating and Applying Custom Filters
• Creating and Sharing a Custom View
• Sorting and Grouping Data

CREATING REPORTS AND EXPORTING DATA

Shows users how to use Microsoft Project 2000 to modify a standard report, create a custom report, export data into Microsoft Word and Excel documents, and save a view as a Web page.

• Creating Reports
• Enhancing Information
• Exporting Data

Qualifications

Qualification: Printable Transcript

On completion of this course you may print a transcript off as evidence of your progression throughout the course.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 40 hrs.