Online Class: Microsoft Project 2013

Learn to navigate Microsoft Project 2013 with ease, as this course covers everything from defining tasks and managing budgets to optimizing resources and tracking project outcomes, ensuring you can handle both simple and complex projects. Designed for both beginners and experienced professionals, it offers comprehensive guidance on effectively using the software to meet project goals.
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  • 17
    Lessons
  • 19
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 8
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.8
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Microsoft Project 2013 is the latest release of the popular project management software created by Microsoft.  This program is designed to assist project managers in planning, executing, and managing small and large projects alike by helping them develop a plan, create tasks, assign resources, manage a budget, and track progress. 

This course will teach you how to successfully use MS Project 2013, no matter if you've ever used the program before or not.  Both the beginner and seasoned Project user will benefit from this course. We start with the basics of the program including navigation and continue on to more advanced features.  You do not need to have access to MS Project 2013 to take or complete this course. However, it is recommended.

This course covers everything you need to know to successfully use Project 2013, including --

 - How to plan for your next project

 - The necessary documentation needed during the planning stage

 - Creating a project within Project 2013

 - All about tasks

 - Creating, managing, scheduling, and tracking tasks

 - Creating, managing, assigning, and tracking resources

 - How to work with deadlines and constraints

 - What to do in Project 2013 if your project isn't going according to schedule

 - All about dependencies

 - The importance of lag time and lead time with tasks

 - How to create baselines and interim plans

 - Running reports

 - Printing reports and project information

 - And more

Successfully managing a project requires discipline.  It requires that time, scope, and cost are managed in a way that bring about the completion of specific goals or the project itself.  This requires planning and organization.  Microsoft Project 2013 can help project managers and their staff organize their projects and meet their goals by acting as a virtual assistant that can produce information, charts, and reports to help the project smoothly advance to completion.  This course teaches you how to use Project 2013 to do all of that – and more.  

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Lesson 1. Mastering Microsoft Project 2013: A Journey Beyond Basics

Adaptation to modern project management arises through MS Project 2013, a software facilitating efficient execution of complex tasks. By improving organizational skills and enabling real-time tracking, it aids project managers in achieving unparalleled productivity and success. 11 Total Points
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: Motives for Taking this Course
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2. Navigating Projects with Foresight: Mastering Project 2013

Navigating Project 2013 is like setting sail on a well-charted course, demanding both strategic preparation and precise execution. Establishing a project charter and detailed work breakdown structures ensures your project remains on the path to success. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3. From Concept to Completion: Task Planning Essentials

Maximizing task management involves employing strategies like effort-driven scheduling and task dependency recognition, fostering adaptability and efficiency. These strategies help navigate resource constraints and bottlenecks, ensuring seamless project progression and timely completion. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4. Seeing the Big Picture: Views in Microsoft Project 2013

Microsoft Project 2013 offers versatile views that transform data into actionable insights, empowering managers to efficiently oversee project timelines, resources, and tasks. Each view, from Gantt Charts to Network Diagrams, provides unique perspectives, fostering clarity and precision in decision-making. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5. Calendars Unpacked: Techniques for Time Management

Project schedules rely heavily on calendars to ensure smooth operations, allowing project managers to customize timelines according to team schedules, resource availability, and project demands. Crafting precise calendars, like Resource and Task Calendars, mitigates risks and enhances cross-team collaboration. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6. Project Organization Essentials: A Modern Approach

Summary tasks in Project 2013 function like a book's spine, grouping related tasks for a comprehensive overview. These tasks, identified by a triangle, encompass activities but don't execute specifics, aiding in project coherence. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7. Navigating Task Durations and Deadlines

Leveraging data analytics, sustainability, and innovation enhances project management by improving efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction. Incorporating modern tools like artificial intelligence can lead to smarter resource management and more impactful project outcomes. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8. Project Management: Understanding Task Dependencies

To effectively manage task dependencies, one must comprehend the role of predecessors and successors, akin to steps in a dance routine. Utilizing tools like Gantt Charts and Task Information dialogue enhances visibility and refinement of these dependencies. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9. Mastering Project Resources

Resources are the backbone of any project, enabling the transition of tasks from concept to completion through strategic allocation and management. Tools such as Microsoft Project 2013 facilitate this process by organizing diverse resource types—work, materials, and cost—in a centralized manner for comprehensive project management. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10. Crafting Visual Masterpieces: Customization in Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project's customization and formatting capabilities allow for transforming basic functionalities into vibrant, engaging presentations to personalize project templates. This lesson details mastering text box formats, layout adjustments, and gridline modifications to enhance data visualization and storytelling. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11. The Art of Resource Balancing

Mastering resource allocation affects project success, as demonstrated by firms like NASA and healthcare initiatives. This involves precise scheduling, reliable personnel, and aligning resources with technological advancements. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam

Lesson 12. Navigating Project Success: Effective Communication and Consistent Progress Updates

Navigating the complexities of project management demands a proactive approach to handling unexpected challenges. Leveraging advanced tools like Project 2013, you ensure tasks proceed smoothly, maintaining alignment with original project timelines akin to a well-tuned instrument. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 12 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 12 Exam

Lesson 13. Project Tracking Essentials

Project tracking is essential in managing ventures by revealing progress and identifying obstacles, with tools like Project 2013 optimizing efficiency and resource use. Setting clear status dates and regularly updating task completions ensure project activities align with real-time reality, fostering enhanced decision-making. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 13 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 13 Exam

Lesson 14. Harnessing Baselines to Streamline Your Project Management

Baselines serve as vital checkpoints in project management, offering a clear comparison between planned and actual project progress. By using baselines, teams can proactively address deviations, optimizing resource allocation and decision-making to ensure project success. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 14 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 14 Exam

Lesson 15. Crafting Compelling Reports for Project Success

Effective project reporting transforms meticulous task entries into strategic narratives, empowering managers to communicate progress with clarity. Customized reports provide nuanced insights into team dynamics and budget adherence, reinforcing trust among stakeholders. 9 Total Points
  • Lesson 15 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 15 Exam

Lesson 16. The Printed Project: Transforming Digital to Concrete

The evolution of print technology offers sustainable and efficient options that align with corporate social responsibility goals. Advanced project management tools now streamline the integration of digital and printed formats, making the process seamless and consistent. 10 Total Points
  • Lesson 16 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 16 Exam

Lesson 17. Comprehensive Guide to Project Resource Optimization and Management

Learning resource pool dynamics can provide a significant edge, aiding in the seamless allocation of personnel, materials, and equipment across multiple projects. By effectively sharing resources, projects avoid unnecessary duplication and cut costs, leading to more streamlined processes. 89 Total Points
  • Lesson 17 Video
  • Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Reasons for Taking this Course; Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 17 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
249
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe what Microsoft Project 2013 is and how it is used in the workplace.
  • Demonstrate creating and defining projects.
  • Demonstrate entering and scheduling tasks.
  • Demonstrate using Project views, calendars, and tasks.
  • Demonstrate working with task duration, constraints, and deadlines.
  • Demonstrate using and managing dependencies.
  • Demonstrate working with resources, customizing, formatting, and resource management
  • Summarize communication and progress updates using MS Project.
  • Summarize processes for tracking work in project.
  • Demonstrate using baselines, running reports, and printing project information.
  • Demonstrate how to consolidate projects and resources.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

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