ADVANCED MS PROJECT 2013

Introduction:

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This 1 day course provides the delegates with an advanced look into Microsoft Project 2013 . Delegates will discover the advanced  functionality and capability of the software. Classes are facilitated by an experienced Project Control Professional who has a wealth of practical experience in operating the software.

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Objective:

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By the end of the course delegates will be able to:

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• Manage workspaces

• Utilise Cost Management

• Evaluate projects

• Track Progress and Project Actuals

• Customise elements of Microsoft Project 2013

Content:

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• Cost Management

  • Different cost rates for resources​

  • Modify the resource costs on individual tasks

  • Adjust costs based on time periods

  • Allocate overtime costs & work to resources

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• Multiple Projects

  • Manage Workspaces​

  • Administer multiple Projects as a Programme

  • Generate shared Resource Pool

  • Resources using a Resource Pool

  • Custom cost rate tables with a Resource Pool

  • Recognise the Critical Paths in a Programme

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• Evaluation​

  • View serial Baselines in a single Project​

  • Use Interim Plans

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• Import/Export

  • File formats supported by Microsoft Project​ 2013

  • Map Project figures

  • Transfer MS Project Statistics

  • Import figures to MS Project

  • Use Graphical Reports in Microsoft Project 2013

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• Tracking Progress & Project Actuals

  • Enter Task development as scheduled​

  • Posting a Project update using Status Date

  • Postpone Incomplete Work

  • Transfer a Project

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• Customise MS Project

  • Understanding the Timeline feature​

  • Generate Custom Fields

  • Macros

  • Produce Custom Filters

  • Craft Tables

  • Construct Custom Views

  • Design Reports

  • Form Models

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Additional Information:

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The course is suitable for between 2 and 10 people and the following will be provided:

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• Lunch and refreshments throughout both days

• Printed Course materials

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