PROJECT 2013 Basic Level

• Previewing the Project Environment
• Using Project Tools
• Customizing the Table with Columns
• Identifying the Gantt Chart
• Locating the Information Dialog Box
• Getting Help Within Microsoft Project

Creating a Project

• Creating a New Project from a Template
• Creating a New Project from Scratch
• Assigning a Calendar and a Start/Finish Date
• Tweaking the Project Calendar
• Entering Properties

Entering Project Tasks

• Differentiating Between Duration and Work
• Entering Tasks
• Creating Milestones
• Creating Summary Lines
• Linking Dependent Tasks
• Understanding the Four Dependency Types

• Making Changes to Task Entries
• Creating a Recurring Task
• Adding a Note to a Task
• Using Lead and Lag Time
• Applying Constraints and Deadlines

Utilizing Resources in a Project Plan

• Using the Resource Sheet
• Creating and Assigning a Resource Calendar
• Assigning/Viewing Resources
• Importing Resources
• Finding Resources

Finalizing the Project Plan

• Setting the Baseline
• Viewing the Baseline and Critical Path
• Including the WBS
• Emailing the Project Summary
• Saving the Project Plan as a Template