Microsoft Project Training – Advanced
Upgrade your MS Project skills - with automation and customisation.
Upgrade your MS Project skills - with automation and customisation.
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All courses available in-class or remotely.
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This course will introduce more complex and advanced tools within Microsoft Project. You will learn to automate repetitive tasks using Macros, run and modify standard graphical reports as well as create your own custom report plus downsize large project files into more manageable entities. View the full course outline below.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
You should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Project, including task creation and scheduling. This course uses the Microsoft Project desktop application only.
Project BeginnerLearn the fundamentals of Microsoft Project. Create task lists, set milestones, assign resources, and understand scheduling concepts like the Critical Path Method.
Project IntermediateBuild on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.
Custom Fields
Understanding Custom Fields
Creating Custom Fields
Inserting Custom Fields
Creating a Formula in a Custom Field
Modifying a Formula
Testing a Formula
Understanding Graphical Indicator Custom Field
Creating Graphical Indicator Custom Field
Creating a Lookup Custom Field
Creating an Outline Code Mask
Entering Lookup Table Values
Using a Lookup Table
WBS Codes
Understanding WBS Codes
Creating WBS Codes
Altering Tasks with Custom WBS Codes
Renumbering WBS Codes
Editing Custom WBS Codes
Custom Views
Preparing for the Custom View
Creating a Custom Filter for the View
Creating a Custom Group for the View
Creating a Custom Table for the View
Creating the Custom View
Removing a Custom View and its Components
Graphical Reports
Understanding Graphical Reports
How Graphical Reports Work
Running a Report
Formatting Chart Objects
Manipulating Report Data
Filtering Report Data
Cloning an Existing Report
Creating a New Report
Enhancing Report Appearance
Making Reports Global
Removing Unwanted Reports
Visual Reports
Understanding Visual Reports
Understanding Excel Visual Reports
Creating a Visual Report from a Template
Choosing Fields to Display in a Visual Report
Changing the X Axis Categories
Filtering a Visual Report
Formatting a Visual Report
Saving a Visual Report as a Template
Using a Custom Visual Report Template
Project Templates
Understanding Project Templates
Examining the Templates
Saving a Project as a Template
Using a Custom Project Template
Specifying the Personal Templates Folder
Using the Personal Template Folder
Modifying a Template
Understanding the Global Template
Organising the Global Template
Applying a Newly Organised Item
Removing Items from the Global Template
Microsoft Project Files
Opening a Project 2007 File
Moving a Project’s Start Date
Working with Multiple Files
Hiding Open Files
Linking and Combining Projects
Understanding Linked Projects
Combining Projects
Viewing a Combined Project
Printing from a Combined Project
Setting a Combined Project Start Date
Changing Data in a Combined Project
Saving and Closing a Combined Project
Using Only the Combined Project File
Using Only Subproject Files
Inserting Subprojects
Breaking Subproject Links
Creating a Read Only Subproject
Inserting Task Links
Creating a Summary Milestone
Shared Resources
Understanding Resource Sharing
Creating a Common Resource Pool
Linking to an External Pool
Linking a New Project File to the Pool
Assigning Resources from the Pool
Working with Shared Resources
Checking for Resource Links
Managing Shared Resources
Opening Shared Resource Projects
Opening the Resource Pool Only
Assembling a Resource Master
Working with a Resource Master
Downsizing Larger Projects
Understanding Project Downsizing
Creating the Resource File
Creating Smaller Projects
Linking Subprojects to Resources
Preparing for the Master Project
Creating the Downsized Master File
Setting Project Links
Finalising the Master
Other Applications
Understanding Working with Applications
Copying a Gantt Chart Image
Copying Table Data
Copying to Microsoft Excel
Linking to Microsoft Excel
Exporting to Microsoft Excel
Exporting to Excel Using a Map
Microsoft Project VBA
Understanding Microsoft Project VBA
Accessing the Developer Tab
Recording a Macro
Running a Macro
Editing a Macro
Running an Edited Macro
Localising a Macro
Running a Localised Macro
Who should attend Project Courses?
Our Microsoft Project training courses were designed for those who need to use Project in the workplace. From beginner to advanced, our trainers will work through exercises in a class environment with plenty of time for questions. Our Microsoft Project training is also ideal for those who want to upskill.
What version of Microsoft Project is this course based on?
Our Microsoft Project courses are delivered using the most recent version of Microsoft Project desktop. We do not currently offer courses in Project Online.
What is Remote Training?
Remote Microsoft Project training at Nexacu means our team of experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote Microsoft project training, students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in discussions and share their screen with the trainer if they need help. Students have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions.
What should I do to prepare for my online course?
Install the Microsoft Project desktop application. Note it is available on Windows only. Click here for detailed instructions. Ensure you have a valid license: Project Standard or Professional or Project Plan 3 or Plan 5. Plan 1 is not suitable for this course.
To download and unzip files, log in to your student portal and click on the "Materials" tab.
Download your exercise files and extract them to the folder specified below. You will need to create this folder prior to extracting your files.
Project BeginnerLearn the fundamentals of Microsoft Project. Create task lists, set milestones, assign resources, and understand scheduling concepts like the Critical Path Method.
Project IntermediateBuild on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.
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