Microsoft Project 98 Curriculum CBT Training CDs

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Summary: Microsoft Project 98 Curriculum CBT Training CDs
Review: Course Overview
The Microsoft Project 98 curriculum is designed to teach students the skills and knowledge needed to become expert users of Microsoft Project 98, and help prepare them to pass the Microsoft Project 98 Expert User exam in the Microsoft Office User Specialist program. Students learn how to create, track, and manage projects. They also learn how to manage costs and resources.

# This curriculum consists of 2 courses: Course 71081 Microsoft Project 98 Fundamentals
# Course 71082 Microsoft Project 98 Expert User

Certification: This curriculum will help candidates prepare for the Project 98 Expert Specialist exam, and is mapped to the MOUS certification program.

Learn To
See individual course descriptions for specific course objectives and scope.

Audience
These courses are intended for end users who are looking to use the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Project 98.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits Per Course
ITCAP credits: 1.0 Credit Hour
CEU credits: 1.40 CEUs

Language Options
US English

Total Learning Time
12 to 16 hours



Microsoft Project 98 Fundamentals
Course Overview
This course is intended for end users who are looking to use the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Project 98. This course is the first part of a two part series that will prepare individuals for the Microsoft Project 98 Expert User certification exam in the Microsoft Office User Specialist Program.

Learn To
# Create a project in Microsoft Project 98.
# Use the appropriate tools to track the progress of a project.
# Customize a Microsoft Project to enable you to create and manage projects more efficiently.


Audience
This course is intended for end users who are looking to use the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Project 98.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: 0.5 Credit Hour
PDU credits: 6 PDUs
CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
French, US English, German

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Creating a Project Schedule 2 - 3 hours
# Create a project file.
# Specify task information in a project by using the Gantt chart.
# Outline tasks.
# Match the views available in Microsoft Project 98 with their functions.
# Create a resource list for a project.
# Assign a resource to a task.
# Match the types of tasks available in Microsoft Project 98 with their descriptions.
# Match the task constraints available in Microsoft Project 98 with their descriptions.
# Edit a task list to modify the number and position of items in the list.
# Link tasks in a project schedule.
# Change the task dependency for a task link in a project schedule.
# Remove a task link between two tasks.
# Specify that a recurring task is to occur weekly.
# Create a milestone.
# Assign a fixed cost to a project task.
# Assign a rate to a resource.
# Reduce the costs for a task.
# Identify the functions of different types of calendars available with Microsoft Project 98.
# Create a base calendar for a group of resources.
# Change the working hours specified in a project calendar.
# Assign a calendar to a resource.


Unit 2: Tracking a Project 2 - 3 hours
# Update a task schedule with the actual information.
# Update the schedule for the work completed on a task.
# Update the schedule for the actual costs incurred on a task.
# Reschedule incomplete work to start on a given date.
# Enter the project status date for a project.
# Display the baseline plan with the actual plan for a project.
# Display the task progress as a percentage.
# Display the progress lines in a Gantt chart for a project.
# Increase resource working time.
# Restrict task dates.
# Display the critical path for a project in a Gantt chart.
# Shorten the duration of a task on the critical path.
# Export project data to a Microsoft Excel workbook.
# Import project data from a Microsoft Excel workbook.
# Link Microsoft Excel data in Microsoft Project.
# Chart Microsoft Project data in Microsoft Excel.
# Change the Workgroup messaging method for a workgroup member.
# Send a project file to a user working on your project.
# Communicate across your workgroup through e-mail.
# Add a resource e-mail address to a project.


Unit 3: Customizing a Project 2 hours
# Customize a new view based on an existing view.
# Copy a view by using the Organizer.
# Print a view.
# Apply a table to a view.
# Customize a new table based on an existing table.
# Apply a filter to a sheet.
# Customize a new filter based on an existing filter.
# Change the name of a custom task report.
# Print a report.
# Set the Bar shape for all tasks in the Calendar view of a project.
# Format timescales and gridlines.
# Insert a project at a given location of a displayed project.
# Add a hyperlink to a project.
# Save a project file as HTML.
# Save a project into a database.
# Create a dependency between tasks in different projects.
# Create a resource pool.
# Update a resource pool.
# Change the task type for a task.
# Set the schedule tab to change how Microsoft Project schedules tasks.
# Set the Calendar tab to change how Microsoft Project schedules tasks.
# Level resource overallocations for a project.




Microsoft Project 98 Expert User
Course Overview
This course is intended for end users who are looking to use the advanced features of Microsoft Project 98. This course is the final part of a two part series that will prepare individuals for the Microsoft Project 98 Expert User certification exam in the Microsoft Office User Specialist Program.

Learn To
# Estimate costs and apply work contours when assigning resources to tasks.
# Factor costs into key decisions regarding project management by adding cost information to a project plan.
# Format a project using various styles.
# Define a plan for installing Microsoft Project 98.
# Identify the solutions for solving common set up problems.


Audience
This course is intended for end users who are looking to use the fundamental capabilities of Microsoft Project 98. Participants should have completed the first course in the series.

Deployment Options
e-Learning

Accreditation
NASBA credits: 4 CPE Credits
ITCAP credits: 0.5 Credit Hour
PDU credits: 6 PDUs
CEU credits: 0.70 CEUs

Language Options
French, German, US English

Total Learning Time
6 to 8 hours

Objectives
Unit 1: Managing Resources and Costs 1 - 2 hours
# Set the assignment units for a resource.
# Match the different types of work contours with the situations in which they are applied.
# Apply a work contour to a work assignment.
# Access the cost rate tables.
# Identify the advantages of assigning costs to tasks and resources.
# Display the costs incurred on a project.
# Display the Earned Value table.


Unit 2: Tracking Approaches 1 - 2 hours
# Save a Baseline Cost timephased field to compare the baseline cost with actual cost incurred on a project.
# Update the actual cost timephased field by populating the percentage Work Complete column.
# Update the percentage Work Complete column to display the budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP).
# Identify the definition of the types of earned value variance.
# Graph the earned value data by using the Analyze Timescaled Data Wizard.


Unit 3: Formatting Styles 2 hours
# Format the Gantt bars for a task.
# Format a PERT Chart.
# Save a project template.
# Invoke a report.
# Format the header and footer of a report.
# Configure the Calculation tab to modify the calculations in Microsoft Project 98.
# Configure the View tab to specify the default view and the date format.


Unit 4: Installing Microsoft Project 98: Considerations 2 hours
# Identify the factors to consider when installing Microsoft Project 98.
# Match the installation types of Microsoft Project 98 with their descriptions.
# Match the installation media available for installing Microsoft Project 98 with the situations in which they are appropriate.
# Match the installation methods of Microsoft Project 98 with their descriptions.
# Install Microsoft Project 98 from the Microsoft Project 98 CD by using the Custom Installation type.
# Match the Microsoft Project 98 setup problems with their solutions.