Project 2002: Getting Started

Description:	This module introduces Microsoft Project 2002. Students will learn how to 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 in order to implement the project plan.
Prerequisites:	Basic Windows knowledge and an understanding of basic project management terminology and techniques are helpful but not required.
Length:	One day

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 • 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