Microsoft 365 Project: Part 1

About
This introductory course is intended to help all novice computer users get up to speed quickly. We will cover the basics of project management and how to set up a simple project, including how to configure the project calendar, tasks, resources, and more.

Audience profile
This course is intended for students new to Microsoft Project.

Course Prerequisites
This course assumes the user understands the basics of using a Windows-based computer. Students should be comfortable using the keyboard, mouse, and Start menu. Understanding and experience with printing and using a web browser is an asset, but not required. No previous experience with other versions of Microsoft Project is necessary.

Lesson 1: Starting a Project
Project Management 101

Projects
Project Management
Project Management Processes
Project Management Knowledge Areas
Triple Constraint
Project Sponsors and Stakeholders

Navigate and Customize the Microsoft 365 Project Interface

The Start Screen
Methods for Creating New Projects
Gantt Chart View
The View Bar
The Project Interface
The Ribbon Interface
The Quick Access Toolbar
The Status Bar
The Timeline
Getting Help with Tell Me

Add Tasks to a Project

Project Tasks
Manually Scheduled vs. Auto Scheduled Tasks
Task Information Dialog Box
Task Durations
Task Links
Inactivating Tasks

Add Resources to a Project

Project Resources
Resource Sheet View
Resource Information Dialog Box
Types of Resources
Resource Pools

Save a Project

Places to Save Projects
Save Options

Lesson 2: Working with Project Calendars

Manage Project Time Frames

The Project Information Dialog Box
Project Start and Finish Dates
Current Date
Base Calendars

Change Working Time

The Change Working Time Dialog Box
The Legend
Working versus Non-working Times
Exceptions
Exception Recurrence

Lesson 3: Working with Project Tasks

Manage Project Tasks

Task Information Dialog Box
General Task Information
Task Predecessors
Resources to Accomplish Tasks
Advanced Task Information
Task Constraints
Task Notes

Add Summary Tasks and Milestones

Summary Tasks and Subtasks
Project Summary Task
Outline Numbers
Task Milestones

Lesson 4: Working with Project Resources

Manage Project Resources

Resource Information Dialog Box
General Resource Information
Resource Costs
Resource Notes

Allocate and Level Work Resources

Team Planner
Managing Unassigned Tasks
Resource Allocation and Overallocation
Leveling Resources
Changing and Removing Assigned Resources
Replacing Resources