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Course Name
Microsoft Project 2003 (Levels 1-5)

Contact Hours: 24

Course Description
Unleash the power of Microsoft Project 2003 with five levels of video-rich training delivered in the Learning Navigator for at-will navigation and robust media delivery. Project has become an essential asset to millions of project oriented organizations. From managing independent projects to aligning people and objectives across an organization, Project is the tool of choice. Learn to organize assets, develop useful Gant charts, and export reports for use throughout your organization.

You can complete this course of study as quickly as you care to. You are provided as a bonus access to the course for 1 full year. Use it as a handy desktop reference.

Course Instructor: Rick James

Rick James has worked in the computer industry since 1985, when he began his career as a computer science major working for WordPerfect Corporation. His interests later turned from software development to business and marketing within the computer industry. James was a co-founder of Makau Corporation. His goal is to provide good technical and business training in laymen's terms. He presents complex concepts in ways that all employees in an organization or an individual student can understand.

Outcome
By completing this course you will gain expertise and apply knowledge in the following areas:
  • Project Management Fundamentals
    • Defining Project Management
    • Project Management Terms
    • Project 2003 Overview
    • Creating a Basic Project
    Level 1 Introduction
    • Project Preparation
    • Launching Microsoft Project
    • Creating a New Project Plan
    • Tasks
    • Work Breakdown Structure
    Level 2 Introduction
    • Understanding Resources and Their Impact
    • Setting up Resources
    • Assigning Resources to Tasks
    • Leveling Resources
    Level 3 Introduction
    • Project Costs
    • Preparing to Track Your Project
    • Tracking Your Project
    • Calculating Actual Costs
    • Viewing Progress
    Level 4 Introduction
    • Collaboration on a Project
    • Beginning to use Project Server 2003
    • Creating and Managing Projects
    • Using Project Server Web Access

Assessment
Evaluation of student performance will be based upon the following:
  • Instructor evaluated exercises and assignments for each module.
  • Individual module exams.
  • A comprehensive final exam.


Outline
Project Management Course

Introduction



Project Management Fundamentals
  • Defining Project Management
  • Project Management Terms
  • Project 2003 Overview
  • Creating a Basic Project
Level 1 Introduction
  • Project Preparation
  • Launching Microsoft Project
  • Creating a New Project Plan
  • Tasks
  • Work Breakdown Structure
Level 2 Introduction
  • Understanding Resources and Their Impact
  • Setting up Resources
  • Assigning Resources to Tasks
  • Leveling Resources
Level 3 Introduction
  • Project Costs
  • Preparing to Track Your Project
  • Tracking Your Project
  • Calculating Actual Costs
  • Viewing Progress
Level 4 Introduction
  • Collaboration on a Project
  • Beginning to use Project Server 2003
  • Creating and Managing Projects
  • Using Project Server Web Access