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Microsoft Project 2013 Introduction Course

Microsoft Project 2013 Introduction Onsite Group Training Course


Course Description: The Microsoft Project 2013 introductory course covers teaches students fundamental uses and core functions of Project 2013. We recommend this course for students who are new to Project 2013 or need a refresher course.

Upon completion of the course, student will be able to complete the following tasks in Project 2013:

  • Project 2013 Fundamentals
  • Entering a Task List
  • Entering and Assigning Resources
  • Viewing a Project
  • Working with Tasks
  • Working with Resources

Microsoft Project 2013 Introduction - Course Syllabus

The Fundamentals         
Planning the Project      
Understanding Project Management     
Understanding the Project Database      
What’s New in Project 2013        
Understanding the Project 2013 Screen
Using Common Views   
Using More Views          
Creating a New Project 
Selecting the Project Scheduling Date    
Selecting the Project Calendar   
Adjusting Working Hours             
Adjusting Working Days
Creating a New Calendar             
Printing a View
Using Help         
The Fundamentals Review

Entering the Task List    
Entering Tasks  
Estimating Task Duration             
Entering Task Duration 
Entering a Milestone     
Organizing Tasks into Phases     
Linking Tasks     
Editing Task Links            
Unlinking Tasks
Creating Recurring Tasks              
Using the Task Information Dialog Box   
Using Task Notes             
Moving and Copying a Task         
Inserting and Deleting a Task      
Entering the Task List Review     

Entering and Assigning Resources           
Entering People Resources         
Entering Equipment Resources 
Entering Material Resources      
Adjusting Individual Resource Working Schedules            
Using Resource Notes   
Understanding Effort Driven Scheduling
Assigning Resources to Tasks     
Assigning Additional Resources to Tasks
Assigning Material Resources to Tasks   
Entering and Assigning Resources Review            

Viewing the Project       
Using Split Views             
Sorting Information       
Grouping Information   
Filtering Information     
Using AutoFilters            
Using Zoom       
Viewing the Project Review        

Working with Tasks       
Changing Task Scheduling Mode              
Overlapping Tasks           
Delaying Tasks  
Setting Task Deadlines  
Setting Task Constraints
Splitting Tasks  
Understanding Task Type            
Assigning a Task Calendar            
Understanding Task Indicators  
Working with Tasks Review        

How On-Site Training Works
How On-Site Training Works

  • Discuss your team's educational needs with a BCS representative.
  • Schedule class date(s) that fit your team's availabilty.
  • Professional Trainer will conduct the class at your facility or online.
  • We provide the instructor, instructor travel and lodging, training manuals and digital practice for each student.
  • You provide the meeting/conference room, student xomputers with correct software installed and a projector for the instructor to use.
  • Usually a two-week lead time to schedule a class.
  • Classes normally run from 9am-4:30pm local time, but can be adjusted to fit your schedule.
  • 1 Hour Lunch Break, and Two 15-minute Break

On-Site project Training Packages
Small Group Package (up to 6 students)
  • A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
  • Up to 6 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $1800/day
  • Additional students can be added for $125/person/day
  • Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
  • Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
  • We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
  • Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
  • Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch

Total Cost for 6 students: $1800/day (Flat Rate)

Medium Group Package (up to 12 students)
  • A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
  • Up to 12 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $2500/day (over 31% off our Individual Training rates)
  • Additional students can be added for $100/person/day
  • Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
  • Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
  • We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
  • Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
  • Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch

Total Cost for 12 students: $2500/day (Flat Rate)

Large Group Package (up to 18 students)
  • A Professional Instructor will come to your office and train your students
  • Up to 18 students can attend the class for the flat rate course price of $3100 (over 43% off our Individual Training rates)
  • Additional students can be added for $75/person/day
  • Each student receives a Course Manual with Practice Files (Materials will be shipped before the class date)
  • Course is scheduled based on dates you provide (Subject to instructor availability)
  • We usually require about 2-weeks lead time to arrange a training session
  • Training is completed in a convenient 1-day session (Start at 9am and Finish at 4:30pm)
  • Two 15 minute breaks and one hour long break for lunch

Total Cost for 18 students: $3100/day (Flat Rate)

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"Great class!! Clear explanations of complex topics. I could repeat lessons as many times as needed to make sure I mastered them."
- Thomas L(Akron, OH)


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