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Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1 Course

Course Description

Welcome to Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1. This course is the first in a series of two courses designed for individuals who will use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2003 as a tool to assist them in managing projects. The topics in this course cover the critical skills necessary to create and modify a project plan file that contains tasks, resources, and resource assignments.

You will create a project plan file containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan.

Course pre-requisites:

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, who is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and who needs a tool to manage those project plans.

Students enrolling in this class should have the following:
  • An understanding of project management concepts.
  • Knowledge of a Windows operating system, either Windows 2000 : Introduction or Windows XP : Introduction.
This course is rated as a Fundamentals Course, suitable for accomplished computer users.

Topics covered on the 1 day Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1 course

Creating a Project Plan File

  • Create a Project Plan File
  • Create and Assign a Project Calendar
  • Add Tasks to the Project Plan File
  • Add a Project Summary Task
  • Add a Recurring Task
  • Enter Task Duration Estimates

Creating a Work Breakdown Structure

  • Outline Tasks
  • Link Dependent Tasks
  • Identify Deliverables in the Project Plan File
  • Constrain Tasks
  • Set a Task Deadline

Creating and Assigning Resources

  • Create Resources
  • Create a Resource Calendar
  • Assign Resources
  • Assign Additional Resources to a Task
  • Resolve Resource Conflicts

Finalizing the Project Plan

  • View the Critical Path
  • Shorten the Project Duration
  • Set a Baseline
  • Display Project Summary Information

Course Classification:  Applications Training Course

This is an instructor led training course taught in a classroom based environment.


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Course Fee = £195   (excl.VAT)

Scheduled course dates

March 2010April 2010May 2010June 2010July 2010
29-30-17-1828-29-

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If you would prefer to run this course at your premises as you have several employees to place on the course perhaps, then we are also able to offer onsite Microsoft Project Training and bespoke Microsoft Project courses

The Microsoft Project 2003: Level 1 course qualifies for the PTR Training Passport SAVE IT Scheme, which offers discounts on bookings for multiple courses and/or multiple delegates.