Microsoft Project 2013 - Level 2 & 3 / Advanced

Changing Scheduling Methods

• Resource Assignment Concepts
• Task Type Settings
• Changing Task Types
• Task Constraints
• Identifying Factors Affecting Tasks
• Defining the Critical Path
• Formatting the Critical Path

Resolving Resource Conflicts

• Preset Contours
• Applying Preset Contours
• Editing Resource Assignments
• Resource Overallocations
• Locating Resource Overallocations
• Resolving Resource Overallocations
• Saving the Baseline

Tracking Project Progress

• Tracking Task Progress
• Updating Tasks
• Updating the Remaining Schedule
• Comparing Baseline and Actual Data

Sorting, Filtering, and Grouping

• Sorting Views
• Filtering Views
• Grouping Tasks and Resources

Formatting the Project Environment

• Formatting Views
• Formatting the Gantt Chart

Tracking and Analyzing Project Data

• Progress Lines
• Earned Value Analysis
• Custom Visual Reports

Managing Task Structures

• Change a Task List
• Create a Network Diagram
• Manage the Critical Path
• Use Lag and Lead
• Analyze Earned Value

Generating Project Views

• Use View Commands
• Use Existing Views
• Create Custom Views
• Format and Share the Timeline View

Importing and Exporting Data

• Importing and Exporting Files
• Using Import/Export Maps

Working with Multiple Projects

• Master Projects and Sub Projects
• Working with Multiple Projects
• Linking Tasks Across Projects

Resource Pools

• Resource Pools
• Working with Resource Pools

Additional Features

• Rollup Task Bars
• Hyperlinks
• Custom WBS Codes
• Macros

Customizing Tables, Views, and Reports

• Customizing Project Elements
• Custom Tables
• Custom Views
• Customizing Reports

Working with Templates

• Sample Templates
• Custom Templates
• The Organizer

This course offers an in-depth look at the features of Microsoft’s Project 2013. It will help you get a grasp on this project management tool and the best ways to exploit its features to encourage and enhance productivity.

A solid working knowledge of Windows and MS Project 2013 level 1 or a basic working knowledge of MS Project 2013.

This course is designed for a person who has an understanding of project management concepts, is responsible for creating and modifying project plans, and needs a tool to manage those project plans.