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Live Webinar – January 9th, 2013 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST
Note: Registration closes January 8th 2013
Offered by MPUG WebnLearn ( REP 1369 )
Duration 2 hours + Q & A 2 PDU / 2 CDU – $129 USD for 6 + PDUs
Mpug Member Free – This session is members only + ($129/yr/Member)

MPUG Certificate Series:
Project Management with Microsoft Project Essentials Masterclass
Sorry MPUG Members Only
MPUG PPM Certificate upon completion of series and
6 Cat A PMI® PDU Credits

The course is comprised of 3 sessions of 2 hours each.
MPUG Certificate Session 1 01/09/13 12PM – 2PM EST
MPUG Certificate Session 2 01/17/13 12PM – 2PM EST
MPUG Certificate Session 3 01/21/13 12PM – 2PM EST

NOTE: To earn the certificate all 3 classes need to be attended – This first class lays the foundation for much more advanced topics in this course. Intermediate and advanced users will also extend their knowledge-base with this Masterclass.

Would you like to use Microsoft Project 2010 more effectively? This certificate course is Microsoft Project users who need to effectively plan, track and communicate about projects, even if your title doesn’t include the words “project manager.”

Each session of the series is taught by an MPUG expert presenter as ranked by our community members. The series will begin by answering the question, “What is project management?” and then explain how Microsoft Project fits in the framework of project management theory. The series will then delve into the practical aspects of planning and tracking projects, and communicating project information to others.

Learning Objectives:

  • The project management lifecycle, how Microsoft Project supports project management activities, and when other tools are needed.
  • Set up a project and tasks in Microsoft Project
  • Create resources and assign them to project tasks
  • Track and analyze project performance
  • Communicate and share project information with others

Recommended Levels – ALL :

  • Beginner / Intermediate / Expert – those desiring a refresh of the theory behind Microsoft Project and exposure to lots of new tips and tricks

Session 1 Outline:

  1. What Is a Project? / What Is Project Management?
  2. Key Goals & Challenges Facing Projects
  3. How Does Microsoft Project Fit into Project Management
  4. Learning Your Way Around Microsoft Project (Ribbon, views)
  5. Recommended Microsoft Project options
  6. Creating a Microsoft Project file (includes start date, schedule from)
  7. Working with calendars / Creating tasks (names, durations)
  8. Organizing your tasks into a work breakdown structure
  9. Manually and automatically scheduling tasks / Linking tasks
  10. Evaluating the schedule (Project Statistics, finish dates, critical path)

If you are NOT ALREADY a member JOIN MPUG!

This event is for members only BUT…. Even if you only take the 3 session 6 hour MPUG Project Portfolio Management Masterclass (6 Category A PDUs) the$129 Per Year Membership Fee is a terrific value to get the PPM MPUG Certificate and add it to your resume.

MPUG Membership also includes:

  1. MPUG’s Project Server and SharePoint certificated courses available to members
  2. Over 30 other virtual PDU events per year
  3. You can network with other MPUG (Microsoft Project Users Group) members at in person meetings and events.
  4. Work with Microsoft MVPs in MS Project Project Server & SharePoint
  5. And so much more …….

Seriously consider joining MPUG if you work with SharePoint or Project & earn all the PDUs you will need as a member of MPUG!

Click to register for Project Management with Microsoft Project Essentials Masterclass MPUG Certificate Session 1