One-Day Intermediate Workshop in Microsoft Project 2007^©

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This workshop is conducted in a state-of-the-art computer lab at the FAU Boca Raton campus.  Participants will learn, through case studies, how to manage single-projects using Microsoft Project 2007^©.  All necessary materials will be provided.  Breakfast and lunch are included.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for those who use or intend to use MS Project^© to actively manage projects. 

Prerequisites

Familiarity with the basics of Project Management (using PMI^® standards and methodologies) and completion of the Introductory Workshop in MS Project 2007^© or equivalent experience in using the product are required.

Key Learning Objectives

• Track project schedule progress and cost information
• Understand basics of Earned Value Analysis
• Track project progress using Earned Value Analysis
• Reschedule pending work and forecast project completion information
• Understand the different reporting options within the application

Workshop Agenda

8:00 – 8:30        Breakfast

8:30 - 10:15       Session 1

• Review resolving resource/schedule conflicts and project baseline
• Tracking project schedule progress

10:15 - 10:30     AM Break

10:30 - 12:15     Session 2

• Tracking cost information
• Understanding Earned Value Analysis

12:15 - 1:15       Lunch

1:15 – 3:00        Session 3

• Case study: Managing a project using MS Project 2007^©
  • Tracking schedule and cost information
  • Earned Value Analysis
  • Rescheduling remaining work
  • Forecast revised schedule and cost at completion

3:00 – 3:15        PM Break

3:15 – 4:30        Session 4

• Reporting in MS Project 2007^©