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Tasks, Dependencies, and Constraints: MS Project Beginner
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Tasks, Dependencies, and Constraints: MS Project Beginner

Master scheduling, task dependencies, and project management in Microsoft Project to streamline any project.
Created bySimon Sez IT
Last updated 4/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Differentiate between automatic and manually scheduled tasks.
  • Adjust scheduling options for new projects.
  • Identify the differences in task mode symbols.
  • Create milestone tasks to signify key project points.
  • Identify task dependencies using Finish to Start links.
  • Apply lag time to reflect task delays accurately.
  • Set task constraints for specific start or finish dates.
  • Utilize various views to visualize task dependencies.

Course content

2 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 23m total length

  • Course Introduction1:58
  • WATCH ME: Essential Information for a Successful Training Experience2:11
  • DOWNLOAD ME: Course Files0:23
  • DOWNLOAD ME: Exercise Files0:23
  • Automatic vs Manually Scheduled Tasks8:06
  • Create an Auto-Scheduled Task4:07
  • Create a Manually Scheduled Task3:18
  • Create a Milestone Task3:41
  • Create Summary and Subtasks6:37
  • Import Task Information from Word6:47
  • Reorganize the Structure3:09
  • Delete Tasks4:01
  • Use Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes5:20
  • Exercise6:15
  • Section Quiz

Requirements

  • Access to Microsoft Project 2021 installed on your computer.
  • This course is for complete beginners. It starts with the basics, guiding you step-by-step.

Description

This course includes downloadable course instructor files and exercise files to work with and follow along.


Welcome to Microsoft Project, the go-to tool for scheduling, organizing, and managing projects of any size. In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts in project management, focusing on key tools and techniques to effectively plan and execute projects, including scheduling settings, and understand the implications of task scheduling methods. In this course, you'll also delve into the intricacies of task dependencies, exploring various link types like Finish to Start and Finish to Finish, and understand how to create, view, and manipulate task links to ensure smooth project progression.


Through practical exercises and downloadable materials, you'll grasp key features and learn to navigate the entire project lifecycle.


Whether you're a beginner or an experienced project manager, this course equips you with the skills needed to whip any project into shape. Get ready to supercharge your project management knowledge and take control of your projects with confidence.


In this course, you’ll learn how to:

  • Differentiate between automatic and manually scheduled tasks.

  • Adjust scheduling options for new projects.

  • Identify the differences in task mode symbols.

  • Create milestone tasks to signify key project points.

  • Identify task dependencies using Finish to Start links.

  • Apply lag time to reflect task delays accurately.

  • Set task constraints for specific start or finish dates.

  • Utilize various views to visualize task dependencies.


This course includes:

  1. 82 minutes of video tutorials

  2. 17 individual video lectures

  3. Course and Exercise Files to follow along

  4. Certificate of completion

Who this course is for:

  • Individuals responsible for planning, executing, and monitoring projects of any size who want to leverage Microsoft Project's tools for effective project management.
  • Professionals managing teams and ensuring timely project delivery who want to enhance their scheduling and task management skills.
  • Those new to project management seeking foundational knowledge of Microsoft Project to kickstart their careers.

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