Microsoft Project XP Introduction

INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT XP
- What Is Project XP?
- The Project 2002 Environment
- Toolbars

DEFINING THE PROJECT IN PROJECT XP
- Creating A New Project
- Opening A Project
- Using File Properties
- Entering Start And Finish Dates
- Establishing A Project Calendar
- Saving
- Quitting And Closing

TASKS IN PROJECT XP
- Entering Tasks
- Entering Task Durations
- Entering Subtasks
- Using Recurring Tasks
- Using Task Notes
- Assigning Milestones
- Entering Constraints
- Editing Tasks
- Deleting Tasks
- Moving Tasks
- Creating Dependencies

RESOURCES IN PROJECT XP
- Creating A Resource List
- Entering Working Time
- Entering Costs
- Entering Notes
- Assigning Resources To A Task

VIEWS IN PROJECT XP
- Introduction To Views
- Using The Calendar View
- Using The Gantt Chart View
- Using The Network Diagram View
- Using The Task Usage View
- Using The Tracking Gantt View
- Using The Resource Graph View
- Using The Resource Sheet View
- Using The Resource Usage View

ANALYZING & RESOLVING SCHEDULING CONFLICTS IN PROJECT XP
- Resolving Scheduling Problems
- Determining The Critical Path
- Determining Critical Tasks
- Assigning Additional Resources
- Assigning Overtime
- Adding Time To A Task
- Splitting A Task
- Changing Constraints
- Modifying Dependencies
- Analyzing & Resolving Resource Conflicts
- Resolving Resource Conflicts
- Using Views To Assess Resource Allocations
- Using Filters To Review Resource Allocations
- Reassigning Resources
- Altering A Resource Calendar
- Scheduling Overtime
- Scheduling Part-Time Work
- Leveling Resources
- Using Work Contours

UPDATING AND TRACKING PROJECTS IN PROJECT XP
- Setting The Baseline
- Recording Actuals - Tasks
- Recording Actuals - Costs
- Tracking With The Tracking Gantt View
- Tracking With The Work Table View
- Tracking With Progress Lines

PRINTING REPORTS IN PROJECT XP
- Viewing And Printing Reports
- Using Print Preview
- Understanding Page Setup
- Understanding The Print Dialog Box
- Starting The Reports Dialog Box
- Understanding The Different Types Of Reports
- Customizing Reports