Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects Curriculum Outline
Creating and Designing a Project with Project 2007
Overview/DescriptionIn the corporate world, the project is a fundamental building block. Each project in which a company engages is unique, and fulfills an individual or corporate goal. And each project comprises a series of related tasks that culminate in a project deliverable. Microsoft Office Project 2007 is a comprehensive tool for project managers responsible for the overall design of projects, enabling them to engage in task assignment and management, resource allocation, costs, and budget control in an easy and intuitive way. Microsoft Office Project 2007 also enables the collection and sharing of project progress information with a projects team members and stakeholders. This course outlines the basics of project management, and shows how to create and manage a new project using Microsoft Office Project 2007.
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for Microsoft User Specialist certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Project 2007; end users seeking competence in Microsoft Office Project 2007.
Expected Duration
3.50 Hours
Basic Concepts in Project Management
Introducing Office Project 2007
Using Help in Project 2007
Creating a Project
Defining a Project
Entering Project Tasks
Organizing Project Tasks
Scheduling Project Tasks
Adding Links, Constraints, and Information to Tasks
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Specifying and Assigning Resources in Project 2007
Overview/DescriptionIn Microsoft Office Project 2007, people, equipment, and materials are collectively referred to as resources. A large part of a project managers responsibilities is managing these resources, whether that be assigning resource work times, leveling resources that are overallocated, and overseeing the budgeting and costs of resources. This course provides an overview of resource management for projects, and will help you get to grips with Microsoft Office Project 2007s robust resource management tools.
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for Microsoft User Specialist certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Project 2007; end users seeking competence in Microsoft Office Project 2007.
Expected Duration
2.50 Hours
Specifying Resources and Work Times
Assigning Resources
Changing and Controlling the Schedule
Leveling Overallocated Resources
Managing Costs
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Tracking and Reporting Progress with Project 2007
Overview/DescriptionProject stakeholders have a vested interest in the projects progress so information needs to be tracked, recorded, and reported. A project manager needs to decide on the information to be tracked, and how to track it. Microsoft Office Project 2007 helps a project manager by making this process easy. Baselines and interim plans, for example, create benchmarks for a projects progress. Built-in views and reports helps a project manager to assess a projects progress. Project managers also have the option to customize a new view or report. This course explores these features of Microsoft Office Project 2007 and how a project manager can use them to address a projects tracking and reporting needs.
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for Microsoft User Specialist certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Project 2007; end users seeking competence in Microsoft Office Project 2007.
Expected Duration
2.50 Hours
Understanding Baselines
Tracking Basics
Preparing for Tracking
Checking Progress
Selecting a View or Report
Changing Views and Reports
Formatting and Printing a Report
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Advanced Customization with MS Project 2007
Overview/DescriptionWith Microsoft Office Project 2007, project managers can define how project data is recorded, reported, and displayed, using customizable, built-in templates. They can also customize the interface by adding or removing tools from the applications default toolbars. And before project data is distributed, a project manager can format fields and views to meet particular needs. Additionally, if you need to modify information associated with tasks and resources, create custom tables, or create a work breakdown structure, Project 2007 provides a flexible, all-encompassing solution. This course outlines the basics of customizing Microsoft Office Project 2007, and also provides insights into some of the advanced customization features
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members wishing to gain advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007; candidates for the Microsoft User Specialist certification; end users seeking competence in Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007
Expected Duration
2.00 Hours
Customizing Settings and Toolbars in Project 2007
Customizing Templates in Project 2007
Customizing Fields and Forms in Project 2007
Customizing Tasks and Resources in Project 2007
Using WBS Codes in Project 2007
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Project Data Management and Performance with MS Project 2007
Overview/DescriptionProject managers often share Project 2007 data with other applications, such as Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Outlook. When importing and exporting information in this way, the information must first be sorted, filtered, and grouped to customize the informations appearance. Information also needs to be timely and actual work performed, actual start and finish dates, and actual costs must all be updated. This course outlines the basics of importing and exporting, sorting, filtering, and grouping information to meet a projects needs. It also discusses creating and sharing resource pools in a multi-project environment, how to manage the efficient use of limited resources to keep multiple projects on schedule, and how to create task dependencies across multiple projects
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, planners, and team members who want to track and manage project tasks, costs, and resources; candidates for Microsoft User Specialist certification; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007; end users seeking competence in Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007
Expected Duration
3.00 Hours
Importing and Exporting Data
Sorting Project Information in Project 2007
Applying Filters and Groups in Project 2007
Updating Project Information
Updating Actual Costs
Consolidating Projects in Project 2007
Sharing and Consolidating Resources in Project 2007
Creating Dependencies Across Projects in Project 2007
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Mentoring 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects
Overview/Description
SkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.
Target Audience
Individuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.0
Lesson Objectives
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TestPrep 70-632 TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects
Overview/Description
To test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.
Target Audience
Individuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.
Prerequisites
The associated SkillSoft certification content should be completed before attempting this TestPrep. This will maximize the effectiveness of the preparation exam.
Expected Duration (hours)
0.0
Lesson Objectives
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Exam 70-633: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects Curriculum Outline
Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007
Overview/Description
In today’s business environment, rarely does a company have a single project manager overseeing a single project. Businesses are fast-paced, with multiple project managers in charge of a variety of projects, often across many locations. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 is the main component of the Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management Solution and the toolset best suited to keep project managers, teams, and stakeholders updated with the latest multi-project information. This course introduces some of the features and processes of Project Server 2007, including implementing a collaborative Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution, and working with Project Web Access. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Managing Projects 70-633 exam. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. In turn, this certification counts as a credit toward the MCTS: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification.
Target Audience
Business managers, project managers, and project team members who want to begin using Project Server 2007 and PWA in a multi-project environment; anyone wishing to gain a basic understanding of Mircrosoft Office Project Server 2007; end users seeking competence with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office environments, and a basic knowledge of project management concepts contained in the Project Management Institutes Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
Initiating Projects with Project Server 2007
Course Number:
mo_psmp_a01_dt_enus
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Planning Projects with Project Server 2007
Overview/Description
Successful projects are the result of successful project plans. By combining the use of Microsoft’s Office Project Professional with use of Office Project Server, a project manager has the tools to manage and oversee all aspects of project plans and deliverables. This course describes the project, scope, and schedule, risk, and staffing management plans, and how a project manager can combine the benefits of using Office Project Web Access and Office Project Server 2007 to ensure projects come to a successful conclusion. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Managing Projects 70-633 exam. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. In turn, this certification counts as a credit toward the MCTS: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification.
Target Audience
System administrators, project managers, project support staff, and IT professionals tasked with the responsibility of planning, implementing, and using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 in conjunction with Microsoft Office Project 2007 in a project enterprise environment; learners preparing for the tecnical support certification exams.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office environments; a basic knowledge of project management concepts and terminology found in the Project Management Institutes Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
Planning Projects with Project Server 2007
Course Number:
mo_psmp_a02_dt_enus
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Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007
Overview/Description
Resource capacity management is the ability to plan the right combinations of resources, skills, availability, and costs to get the task done. To do this without overlooking a task or under or over-utilizing a resource is a project manager’s ultimate goal. This course identifies the types of resources available to both project managers and project teams, and the management tools used to ensure the most efficient use of these resources using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007. This course also describes how to plan cost management and risk management for a project. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Managing Projects 70-633 exam. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. In turn, this certification counts as a credit toward the MCTS: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification.
Target Audience
System administrators, project managers, project support staff, and IT professionals tasked with the responsibility of planning, implementing, and using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 in conjunction with Microsoft Office Project 2007 in a project enterprise environment; learners preparing for the technical support certification exams.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office environments; a basic knowledge of project management concepts and terminology found in the Project Management Institutes Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
Managing Resource Capacity in Project Server 2007
Course Number:
mo_psmp_a03_dt_enus
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Executing Projects with Project Server 2007
Overview/Description
Successfully executing a project is like mastering an art form of making things happen as planned. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 can help project managers do that. This course explains how the execution of the project plan through efficient resource management, communicating project information to stakeholders, and quality assurance can be achieved. The course also explores time and timesheets and the concept of administrative time using Office Project Server 2007. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Managing Projects 70-633 exam. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. In turn, this certification counts as a credit toward the MCTS: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification.
Target Audience
System administrators, project managers, project support staff, and IT professionals tasked with the responsibility of planning, implementing, and using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 in conjunction with Microsoft Office Project 2007 in a project enterprise environment; learners preparing for the technical support certification exams.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office environments; a basic knowledge of project management concepts and terminology found in the Project Management Institutes Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Expected Duration (hours)
2.0
Lesson Objectives
Executing Projects with Project Server 2007
Course Number:
mo_psmp_a04_dt_enus
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Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing Projects
Overview/Description
As a project gets underway, project managers need to monitor task progress and resource usage to address unexpected events. Performance metrics should be in place to provide snapshots of a projects progress, enabling project managers to be proactive in addressing areas of concern. They also need to confirm that both the administrative and contract closing procedures are implemented to ensure the proper storage or disposal of project information. This course covers how Office Project 2007 and Office Project Web Access 2007 – part of Project Server 2007 – facilitate the monitoring and tracking of tasks, the application of performance metrics by way of status and task reports, and the project closing procedures. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Technology Specialist (TS): Microsoft Office Project Server 2007: Managing Projects 70-633 exam. Passing this exam will earn the learner the MCTS: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification. In turn, this certification counts as a credit toward the MCTS: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 certification.
Target Audience
System administrators, project managers, project support staff, and IT professionals tasked with the responsibility of planning, implementing, and using Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 in conjunction with Microsoft Office Project 2007 in a project enterprise environment; learners preparing for the technical support certification exams.
Prerequisites
Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office environments; a basic knowledge of project management concepts and terminology found in the Project Management Institutes Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide).
Expected Duration (hours)
2.5
Lesson Objectives
Monitoring, Controlling, and Closing Projects
Course Number:
mo_psmp_a05_dt_enus
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Microsoft MCTS for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
(Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist)
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) certifications enable professionals to target specific technologies and
distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in their specialized technologies. More than a product
certification, the new Office Project 2007 certification family is designed specifically to help project managers apply the
leading project management best practices and methodologies as established by the Project Management Institute (PMI), resulting
in better project outcomes, greater efficiency, and optimal resource management.
The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007 certification for managing projects provides industry recognition to project managers and other professionals who use Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Office Project Server 2007 to manage and support projects in an enterprise environment. Candidates for this credential may use Office Project 2007 or Office Project Server 2007 to manage project and non-project efforts, risks, issues, documents, task progress, and timesheets.
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Exam 70-633: MCTS Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
This online course teaches students to recognize some of the main capabilities, features and permissions of Project Server 2007.
Students will learn how to create an enterprise project by initiating and importing projects; creating workspace sites and risks;
tracking project processes using PWA; and making a project proposal, resource and activity plan. Students will also learn how to
check resource availability and assignments; establish and update baselines for project costs; and help to accomplish quality
assurance.Click here to see a detailed curriculum outline.
Exam 70-633: TS: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects
