Online Class: Microsoft Project 2016

no certificate
with CEU Certificate*
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18Lessons
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41Exams &
Assignments -
804Students
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8Hours
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0.8CEUs
Course Description
Microsoft Project 2016 is a project management software program created for businesses and freelance professionals to help better manage individual projects that occur within companies. Although no project management software should be used to replace project management techniques or adequate training of management and staff, Project 2016 can and will improve the efficiency, organization, and sometimes even the speed of which a project is completed.
This course will teach you how to successfully use MS Project 2016, no matter if you've ever used the program before or not. Both the beginner and seasoned Project user can benefit from this course, starting with the basics of the program including navigation and continuing on to more advanced features.
You will learn how to:
· Plan for a project
· Use templates to create projects in Project 2016
· Create, manage, schedule, and track tasks
· Create, manage, assign, and track resources
· Work with deadlines and constraints
· Troubleshoot problems, delays, and conflicts
· Use dependencies to help schedule tasks
· Work with lag time and lead time when dealing with tasks
· Create baselines and interim plans
· Run reports
· Print reports and project information
· And more
You do not need to have access to Project 2016 to take or successfully complete this course. However, it is recommended. A 60 day free trial for Project 2016 is available on the Microsoft website.
- Completely Online
- Self-Paced
- Printable Lessons
- Full HD Video
- 6 Months to Complete
- 24/7 Availability
- Start Anytime
- PC & Mac Compatible
- Android & iOS Friendly
- Accredited CEUs

Course Lessons
Lesson 1: Introduction to MS Project 2016
Lesson 1 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: course_project_file.xlsx
Lesson discussions: Reasons for Taking this Course
Complete: Assignment 1
Assessment: Exam 1
Lesson 2: Getting Started in Project 2016
Lesson 2 Video
Complete: Assignment 2
Assessment: Exam 2
Lesson 3: Defining and Creating Projects
Lesson 3 Video
Complete: Assignment 3
Assessment: Exam 3
Lesson 4: Entering and Scheduling Tasks
Lesson 4 Video
Review Practice Worksheet: course_project_file.xlsx
Complete: Assignment 4
Complete Assignment: Project 1
Assessment: Exam 4
Lesson 5: Project 2016 Views
Lesson 5 Video
Complete: Assignment 5
Assessment: Exam 5
Lesson 6: Calendars
Lesson 6 Video
Complete: Assignment 6
Assessment: Exam 6
Lesson 7: Organizing Tasks
Lesson 7 Video
Complete: Assignment 7
Assessment: Exam 7
Lesson 8: Working with Task Duration, Constraints, and Deadlines
Lesson 8 Video
Complete: Assignment 8
Complete Assignment: Project 2
Assessment: Exam 8
Lesson 9: Introducing Dependencies
Lesson 9 Video
Complete: Assignment 9
Assessment: Exam 9
Lesson 10: Working with Resources
Lesson 10 Video
Complete: Assignment 10
Assessment: Exam 10
Lesson 11: Resource Management
Lesson 11 Video
Complete: Assignment 11
Assessment: Exam 11
Lesson 12: Tracking Work in Project
Lesson 12 Video
Complete: Assignment 12
Complete Assignment: Project 3
Assessment: Exam 12
Lesson 13: Communication and Progress Updates
Lesson 13 Video
Complete: Assignment 13
Assessment: Exam 13
Lesson 14: Using Baselines
Lesson 14 Video
Complete: Assignment 14
Assessment: Exam 14
Lesson 15: Customizing and Formatting Your Project
Lesson 15 Video
Complete: Assignment 15
Assessment: Exam 15
Lesson 16: Running Reports
Lesson 16 Video
Complete: Assignment 16
Complete Assignment: Project 4
Assessment: Exam 16
Lesson 17: Consolidating Projects and Resources
Lesson 17 Video
Complete: Assignment 17
Assessment: Exam 17
Lesson 18: Printing Project Information
Lesson 18 Video
Lesson discussions: End of Course Poll; Course Comments; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course)
Complete: Assignment 18
Assessment: Exam 18
Assessment: The Final Exam
Learning Outcomes
- Describe what MS Project is and what its capabilities are.
- Define and create projects.
- Describe entering and scheduling tasks.
- Describe Project 2016 views.
- Demonstrate organizing tasks.
- Demonstrate working with task duration, constraints, and deadlines.
- Describe dependencies.
- Summarize resource management.
- Identify tracking work in project.
- Summarize communication and progress updates.
- Describe using baselines.
- Describe customizing and formatting your project.
- Describe running reports.
- Describe consolidating projects and resources.
- Summarize printing project information.
- Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
Additional Course Information

- Document Your Lifelong Learning Achievements
- Earn an Official Certificate Documenting Course Hours and CEUs
- Verify Your Certificate with a Unique Serial Number Online
- View and Share Your Certificate Online or Download/Print as PDF
- Display Your Certificate on Your Resume and Promote Your Achievements Using Social Media

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Student Testimonials
- "Thank you this course was very informative and I learned things that I did not know were available within Microsoft Project." -- Mark J.
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