by Sam Huffman | Released December 2015 | ISBN: 9780134427836

Project 2016 LiveLessons provides team members, project managers, and executives the fundamentals of learning to create, organize, and manage projects, create timelines, analyze information and resources, make informed decisions based on that information, and see projects through to delivery without missing a step. DescriptionProject 2016 LiveLessons is an easy-to-understand, but comprehensive, video course that introduces viewers to Project 2016. This course begins with an introduction into Project 2016's interface and perspectives into how Project receives data for calculations, and then outputs it into categories of information. Following common and best practices, this course teaches viewers how to design and configure a project, enter and sequence tasks correctly, create and assign resources, create a realistic schedule, and manage and track the project to its conclusion. The newest features of Microsoft Project 2016 are used to view multiple Timelines, plan and track using snapshots of the schedule as changes occur, and report on progress by exploring the reporting capabilities of Project 2016 and Office 2016. Skill LevelBeginner—IntermediateWhat You Will LearnSet up and configure MS ProjectDesign a projectSchedule tasksDefine and assign resourcesAnalyze and resolve resource schedule errorsConfigure Project for trackingTrack progress in ProjectExport data for reporting in Excel and VisioConfigure and customize reportsWho Should Take This CourseAnyone using Project 2016 for the first timeAnyone who has little or no training in Project ManagementAnyone who has little or no training in MS Project 2016The occasional Project ManagerAnyone wishing to refresh their skills in using Microsoft ProjectCourse RequirementsNo requirements to be a project manager or scheduler.It is helpful to have basic skills in using Microsoft Windows applications: how to left-click and right-click a mouse; how to select an item from a list.Table of ContentsIntroductionLesson 1: Initiating a ProjectMS Project gives the illusion that you can immediately type in project data and schedule from a plan. In reality, it is a database that requires some initial configuration and set-up, which is conducted in different locations in the interface. Once data is entered, Project analyzes it and presents it in many ways and in many formats. This lesson shows how to navigate the interface and where to find what you're looking for in order to make data-informed decisions.Lesson 2: Entering and Organizing a ProjectProjects and their tasks exist on a continuum that goes from an unorganized list to a sophisticated breakdown of products, sub-products, and the tasks to create them. In this lesson, the design of a project is linked to how Project reports and includes best practices for organizing a project.Lesson 3: Sequencing Project TasksSequencing tasks correctly is a key element in scheduling. Seldom is every task in a project sequential. This lesson presents the many types of sequences, including how and where in the interface to create or view and analyze them.Lesson 4: Estimating Time and Work NeedsEstimating work, duration, and resource needs can be very difficult. This lesson describes how these three variables relate to each other and how MS Project assists the project manager as an estimating tool.Lesson 5: Creating and Assigning ResourcesAlthough Project is not an enterprise resource planning tool, it still captures resource availability, schedule, work, and cost at the project level. This lesson identifies MS Project's capabilities in resource management and reports.Lesson 6: Managing and Tracking the Project to ConclusionThis lesson illustrates how to solve resource conflicts with task schedules, and how to take a snapshot of the project's work, schedule, and cost details for use in tracking and reporting. The techniques presented reflect current best practices.Lesson 7: Saving and Archiving the ProjectA project manager has decisions to make even after the project is completed. If the project went well, the Project file may be saved for use as a template or archived in various file formats for later use. Often it is used to identify lessons learned. This final lesson shows the methods used in each case.Summary About LiveLessons Video TrainingThe LiveLessons Video Training series publishes hundreds of hands-on, expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. This professional and personal technology video series features world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, IBM Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que. Topics include: IT Certification, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, Home and Office Technologies, Business and Management, and more. View all LiveLessons on InformIT at: http://www.informit.com/livelessons. Show and hide more

1. Introduction
   • Introduction 00:02:15
2. Lesson 1: Initiating a Project
   • Learning objectives 00:00:28
   • 1.1 Understand the components of the interface and how to navigate 00:13:21
   • 1.2 Explore how MS Project organizes project data 00:10:10
   • 1.3 Configure MS Project to use your data 00:12:33
3. Lesson 2: Entering and Organizing a Project
   • Learning objectives 00:00:27
   • 2.1 Outline a project to meet reporting requirements 00:16:07
   • 2.2 Check the design of the outline 00:11:21
4. Lesson 3: Sequencing Project Tasks
   • Learning objectives 00:00:52
   • 3.1 Understand the nature of predecessors and successors 00:08:19
   • 3.2 Identify types of task sequences required 00:13:19
   • 3.3 Adjust task sequences for overlap and gaps 00:06:47
   • 3.4 Identify the Driving Predecessors and Driven Successors in the schedule 00:05:00
   • 3.5 Evaluate task dependencies in a combination view 00:09:20
   • 3.6 Evaluate task sequence in a Network Diagram 00:13:44
5. Lesson 4: Estimating Time and Work Needs
   • Learning objectives 00:00:27
   • 4.1 Enter working and elapsed durations 00:09:26
   • 4.2 Use Task Types in MS Project to calculate a dynamic schedule 00:10:44
   • 4.3 Use the effort driven option 00:09:45
6. Lesson 5: Creating and Assigning Resources
   • Learning objectives 00:00:38
   • 5.1 Identify resource types and usage 00:10:42
   • 5.2 Enter basic resource information 00:21:57
   • 5.3 Edit resource calendars 00:11:05
   • 5.4 Assign resources to tasks 00:26:10
7. Lesson 6: Managing and Tracking the Project to Conclusion
   • Learning objectives 00:00:49
   • 6.1 Techniques for troubleshooting resource over-allocation 00:25:06
   • 6.2 Explore leveling techniques 00:21:22
   • 6.3 Use constraints only if necessary 00:13:26
   • 6.4 Use baselining techniques 00:18:15
   • 6.5 Explore techniques for tracking performance 00:34:48
   • 6.6 Report through the lifecycle of the project 1:05:37
8. Lesson 7: Saving and Archiving the Project
   • Learning objectives 00:00:37
   • 7.1 Understand the difference and goals in archiving and saving 00:04:50
   • 7.2 Identify the file types MS Project can save to 00:04:39
   • 7.3 Leverage success by saving as a template 00:07:22
9. Summary
   • Summary 00:01:52
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