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Project 2016 Advanced

Monitor and control projects with a deeper understanding of Project 2016
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Course: On-Demand
Advanced Provider Danny Howell  9 chapters ·  40 Lessons ·  2h 58m  in Arabic, English, Spanish 

Course Description

Project 2016 represents the latest update to Microsoft's project management software. This advanced online video training course offers experienced users a deeper understanding of Project 2016's newest features. Learn about earned value analysis and the advanced capabilities of the reporting tools. Once completed, the course provides users with the opportunity to begin using Microsoft Project 2016 to its fullest capabilities.

What You'll Learn

  • Apply earned value analysis to measure project performance in Microsoft Project 2016
  • Use the advanced capabilities of Project 2016's reporting tools
  • Configure read/write Office Add-ins and their settings and security
  • Manage resource engagement, resource capacity heat maps, and working resources
  • Build and control task links, constraints, and task status across the project lifecycle
  • Analyze scheduling elements including the critical path, slack (float), and start date versus finish date

Key Takeaways

  • Project 2016 is the latest update to Microsoft's project management software, and this advanced course covers its newest features for experienced users.
  • The course teaches earned value analysis and the advanced capabilities of the Project 2016 reporting tools.
  • It covers new Project 2016 features such as the "Tell Me" feature, timeline updates, resource engagement, resource capacity heat maps, and new themes.
  • Scheduling topics include the critical path, slack (float), task constraints, task links (dependencies and predecessors), and start date versus finish date.
  • On completion, users are prepared to begin using Microsoft Project 2016 to its fullest capabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this course for?

It is designed for experienced users who want a deeper understanding of Microsoft Project 2016's newest features.

What format is the course delivered in?

It is an advanced online video training course.

What advanced topics does the course cover?

It covers earned value analysis and the advanced capabilities of the Project 2016 reporting tools, along with features such as Office Add-ins, the "Tell Me" feature, timeline updates, resource engagement, resource capacity heat maps, master projects and sub-projects, baselining, task links and constraints, the critical path, and slack (float).

What will I be able to do after completing the course?

The course gives you the opportunity to begin using Microsoft Project 2016 to its fullest capabilities.

What skills does this course relate to?

It relates to Microsoft Project, Microsoft Enterprise Project Management, Microsoft Project Servers, Project Management, the Advanced Management Program, and Microsoft Project Certification.