Project 2003: Getting Started

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Description:	In this class, 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
• 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