Master Microsoft Project 2021 with this comprehensive 2.5-hour tutorial course for beginners. Learn to create and manage projects efficiently, from setting up calendars and scheduling tasks to linking dependencies and establishing deadlines. Explore the new features of Project 2021, navigate the interface, and customize options to suit your needs. Practice with downloadable exercise files as you progress through topics like automatic vs. manual task scheduling, creating milestones, and organizing project structures. Gain practical skills in importing tasks from Word, implementing work breakdown structures, and managing project timelines. By the end of this course, you'll have the knowledge to confidently use Microsoft Project 2021 for effective project management.
Overview
Syllabus
- Simon Sez IT Intro
- Course Introduction
- Project Plans Explained
- What's New in Project 2021
- Exercise 01
- The Project 2021 Interface
- Project Ribbons and Commands
- Quick Access Toolbar
- Keyboard Shortcuts and Key Tips
- Switch Views
- Switch Tables
- Exercise 02
- Set Project Plan Options
- Create, Save, Open and Close a Project
- Setup Your Project Calendar
- Define Exceptions
- Project Calendar
- Exercise 03
- Automatic vs. Manually Scheduled Tasks
- Create an Auto-Scheduled Task
- Create a Manually Schedules Task
- Create a Milestone Task
- Create Summary and Subtasks
- Import Task Information from Word
- Reorganize the Structure
- Delete Tasks
- Work Breakdown Structure
- Exercise 04
- Link Tasks and Add Dependencies
- Add Lag or Lead Time
- Deadlines and Constraints
- View Tasks and Deadlines
- Exercise 05
Taught by
Simon Sez IT
