Mastering Project Management with Microsoft Project 2010

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Overview

The Project Management portion of this online certification training program provides a comprehensive education in project management. You will learn the basics of project management and get preparation for the current edition of the Project Management Professional national certification exam. Textbook and exam resources are included.

In the Microsoft Project® portion, you will master one of the most popular project management scheduling software products available today. Whether you are an occasional user or a full-time scheduler, your understanding of Project is vital to your ability to plan, manage, and track your projects effectively. This program is the essential Microsoft Project® training. You will become familiar with how to really plan and track projects using Project’s many features.

This program will also lead you through Microsoft Project 2010 features and functions one step at a time. You will learn how to plan out your work and keep projects of any level on track using this powerful software. In addition, you will gain confidence and competency through hands-on practice experience. This program combines knowledge of project management scheduling disciplines with the use of the Microsoft Project 2010 software.

This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.

PMBOK® Guide, PMI®, PMP®, CAPM®, and the PMI R.E.P. logo are either marks or registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Objectives

Project Management:

Upon successful completion of the Project Management training, you will be able to do the following:

• Describe the knowledge areas of project management and describe the steps required to plan and manage a project

• Understand the function of the primary planning documents for a project

• Define the characteristics of a project and its deliverables

• Describe the most common phases of a project life cycle and the typical project management tasks associated with each

• Meet the education requirement for the PMP® certification exam

Microsoft Project 2010:

Upon successful completion of the Microsoft Project training, you will be able to do the following:

• Use project management scheduling terminology and concepts

• Set up a project file with the appropriate default settings for your type of project and industry

• Describe the types of calendars used in Project and how each is utilized during the planning and tracking of projects

• Understand the common task types and how each is modeled and demonstrate how to assign to resource types to specific tasks effectively

• Manage and track the project’s performance including the use of Earned Value statusing and forecasting calculations

• Use both the tabular as well as graphical reports

• Customize Project’s look and feel and adapt to your own company’s formats and standards

• Create macros for repetitive project management tasks to avoid keystrokes

• Develop recovery scenarios to get a project back on track

Detail

Many organizations recognize the value of project management as an effective way to achieve business results. Project management standards and practices can be found in all industries (i.e. construction, manufacturing, aerospace, and telecommunications) and all disciplines (i.e. engineering, information technology, human resources, and product development) worldwide. As the interest and demand for project management standardization increases, so does the demand for highly qualified project management practitioners.

The purpose of this training is to improve your knowledge and skills in project management and prepare you for the next step in your professional development. You will learn the terminology associated with this profession and the practical application of these concepts in the day to day planning and execution of projects.

You will engage in exercises that involve practical application and allow you to explore concepts, as you will be presented with scenarios and problems that you approach and solve.

If you are interested in a certification in project management, this course will prepare you for The Project Management Professional® (PMP) certification (the industry standard), offered through the Project Management Institute. This examination requires formal project management education. This training will meet or exceed such educational requirement and is compliant with the current edition of the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) ®.

The Microsoft Project training is designed for beginners through advanced users of Microsoft Project. It provides project management scheduling concepts to ensure that you and Project are making the same assumptions as you build a project schedule.

If you have exposure to Microsoft Project, you are probably aware that it’s not like any of the other Microsoft suite software. You must have some knowledge of project management in order to use the software effectively.

This program provides hands-on practice, which includes offline training with practice files. In addition, this program will provide you with the knowledge necessary to prepare for the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) 70-178 certification and provide the prerequisite training hours for the Project Management Institute’s Scheduling Professional (PMI-SP®) credential.

To learn more about the requirements for the PMP certification, please visit the Project Management Institute’s Web site: http://www.pmi.org

When you register you receive an initial six (6) months to complete this program. Should you need more time beyond the six (6) months, an extension of six (6) months is available at no additional charge.

Outline

Project Management Section

Part One – Project Management Essentials

1. Introduction

2. Framework

3. Integration

4. Scope

5. Time

6. Cost

7. Quality

8. Human Resource

9. Communications

10. Risk

11. Procurement

12. Stakeholders

13. CAPM Overview

Part Two – Project Management Professional (PMP)

1. Introduction to PMP Prep

2. Project, Portfolios & Programs

3. Key Roles & Organizations

4. Five Process Groups

5. Process Group Interactions

6. Project Charter & Project Plan

7. Project Requirements & Define Scope

8. WBS & Scope Verification

9. Define and Sequence Activities

10. Estimating Activities and Resources

11. Create and Control the Schedule

12. Key Interpersonal Skills

13. Cost Management Planning

14. Status & Forecasting Completion

15. Quality Management Plan

16. Quality Assurance & Quality Control

17. Human Resource Management Plan

18. Communications Management

19. Risk Management, Part 1

20. Risk Management, Part 2

21. Procurement Management

22. Stakeholder Management

23. Project Integration

24. Ethical Responsibilities of the Project Manager

Microsoft Project 2010 Training
1. Microsoft Project 2010 Introduction
2. Establishing a Good Project Management Foundation
3. Schedule Terminology and Methodology
4. Introduction to MS Project 2010
5. MS Project Terminology
6. Setting up a MS Project file: Default Settings
7. Setting Up Calendars
8. Defining and Entering Tasks
9. Task Estimates and Dependencies
10. More Task Definition Modeling
11. Introduction to Resources

Requirements

The following are requirements for the course:

• PC

• Internet Explorer (version 5.5 through 8)

• Windows 7 or XP

Adobe Flash Player and Adobe Acrobat Reader are required for this program.

• Click here to download the Acrobat Reader.

• Click here to download the Flash Player.

HGBSE will provide the required textbooks for this program:

• Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), 5th Edition

• PMP Exam Prep

•Microsoft Project 2010 Step by Step

NOTE: The requirement is that all students must have access to Microsoft Project 2010 to complete this program. Either the MSP2010 standard or professional edition will work.

Prerequisites

Students must already have access to the Microsoft Project 2010 software. You should have some basic knowledge of project management; however, this training includes a short module on scheduling to make sure all students have the specific knowledge and terminology associated with this training. You don’t need to have worked with Project in the past to take this training. If you have had previous experience with Project, by taking this course, you will gain a more in-depth understanding and familiarity with it.

If you plan to take the PMP Exam, you will need a bachelor’s degree and 4,500 hours of project management experience in addition to this training, or a high school diploma and 7,500 hours of project management experience in addition to this training.

Instructors

Nikki Choyce, PMP has been involved in the project management field for almost 20 years and has worked as a consultant and trainer for much of that time. She is a Project Management Professional (PMP) and very active in the project management community. She has worked in a variety of industries, including Information Technology, Insurance, Manufacturing, Marketing, Aerospace, Construction, and Telecommunications. She has worked with Microsoft Project for over 10 years.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I register for a program if I am an international student?
Yes, because this certificate program is online, and you never have to actually travel to the school. We offer a telephone or online registration.

2. How long does it take to complete a program?
All of our online programs are self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start them when you want and finish them at your own pace. Upon registering, you’re given six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional cost. Pricing varies for extensions beyond six months.

3. Do I have to buy additional materials?
All the materials you’ll need are included, and their cost will be covered by your tuition. We will ship all materials ground service upon enrollment.

4. Can I get financial assistance?
HGBSE Online courses re non-credit courses, so they do not qualify for federal aid. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses.

5. What happens when I complete the program?
Upon successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate of completion.

6. Am I guaranteed a job?
HGBSE Online program will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. We don’t provide direct job placement services, but our facilitators and career counselors will help you build your resume and are available to give advice on finding your first job. Facilitators will also be available to use as a professional reference upon completion of the program. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

7. Who will be my instructor?
Each student is paired up with a facilitator for one-on-one interaction. The facilitator will be available (via e-mail) to answer any questions you may have and to provide feedback on your performance. All of our facilitators are successful working professionals in the fields in which they teach.

8. What software or hardware do I need in order to take online program and what are the system requirements?
In order to take our online programs, you must have access to a computer and the Internet. You can access the program contents from any Web-enabled computer. You don’t have to use the same computer to log-in to the program every time. We recommend that you have a word-processing program (Microsoft Word is best) and the latest version of Internet Explorer.

9. Can I use a Mac?
Yes, this program is compatible with both PC and Mac computers.

10. How can I get more information about the program?
If you have questions that are not answered on our website, please feel free to contact us via email at info@huritt-edu.com. If you are visiting us during non-business hours, please feel free to send us a question using the “Contact Us” form. We will answer your questions promptly.

11. When can I start the program?
Our online programs are all open enrollment. You can register and start the program as soon as you are ready.

Please note: Once the program curriculum is accessed online or through submission of a material shipment confirmation, refunds cannot be issued.