Course outline for
Microsoft Office Project 2002 - Intermediate

SECTION 1: Advanced File Tasks

Lesson 1.1: Using My Computer Within Project

Navigating Using My Computer

Performing Basic Tasks with My Computer

Using Views in My Computer

Using the My Places Toolbar

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.2: Saving Files

Using File Formats

Using File Properties

Using Auto Save

Setting Save Options

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.3: Using Templates

Using a Template

Creating a Template

Accessing a Custom Template

Using and Saving Template Previews

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.4: Viewing Your Files

Opening a New Window

Arranging Windows

Hiding or Unhiding a Window

Splitting a Window

Practice Exercise

Lesson 1.5: Advanced Views

Using Multiple Views

Viewing Tables

Sorting Information

Using Filters

Using AutoFilter

Practice Exercise

Section 1: Review Questions

SECTION 2: Using Resources

Lesson 2.1: Resource Basics

Creating a Resource List

Assigning Work and Material to a Resource

Using the Resource Information Dialog

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.2: Editing Resources

Modifying a Resource's Calendar

Editing Working Time

Grouping Resources

Removing a Resource

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.3: Resources and Tasks

Assigning a Resource to a Task (Gantt View)

Assigning a Resource to a Task (Task Information)

Assigning a Resource to a Task (Tools Menu)

Removing or Replacing a Resource

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.4: Resource Views

Using the Resource Sheet View

Using the Resource Graph View

Using the Resource Usage View

Practice Exercise

Lesson 2.5: Resource Conflicts

Identifying Resource Conflicts

Using the Resource Management Toolbar

Reassigning Resources

Scheduling Overtime

Practice Exercise

Section 2: Review Questions

SECTION 3: Working With Tasks

Lesson 3.1: Viewing Tasks

Using the Task Entry View

Using the Task Usage View

Using the Tracking Gantt View

About Task Indicators

Lesson 3.2: Linking Tasks

Link Types

Linking Tasks Within a Project

Unlinking Tasks Within a Project

Linking Tasks Across Projects

Unlinking Tasks Across Projects

Using Lag Time and Lead Time

Splitting a Task

Practice Exercise

Lesson 3.3: Completing Tasks

Entering Task Completion as a Percentage

Entering Time Per Resource

Setting Contours

Contour Indicators

Practice Exercise

Section 3: Review Questions

SECTION 4: Advanced Project Tasks

Lesson 4.1: Variances

Using the Variance Table

Using the Work Table

Using the Cost Table

Viewing Project Statistics

Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.2: Creating Reports

Using the Reports Dialog Box

Creating a Pre-Defined Report

Creating a Custom Report

Using the Project Guide to Print a Report

Practice Exercise

Lesson 4.3: Using the Organizer

Opening the Organizer

Copying Elements

Renaming Elements

Deleting Elements

Practice Exercise

Section 4: Review Questions