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    This document provides an overview of a tutorial for using Microsoft Project 2007 to plan and manage a homework exercise project. The tutorial covers setting up a project charter, work breakdown structure, schedule, costs and budget. It demonstrates how to create a Gantt chart and network diagram, assign resources, identify the critical path, set up resource costs and print reports. The purpose is to teach students the basics of MS Project for managing their homework project.

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    This document provides an overview of a tutorial for using Microsoft Project 2007 to plan and manage a homework exercise project. The tutorial covers setting up a project charter, work breakdown structure, schedule, costs and budget. It demonstrates how to create a Gantt chart and network diagram, assign resources, identify the critical path, set up resource costs and print reports. The purpose is to teach students the basics of MS Project for managing their homework project.

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    Microsoft Project 2007 Exercise Tutorial

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    This document provides an overview of a tutorial for using Microsoft Project 2007 to plan and manage a homework exercise project. The tutorial covers setting up a project charter, work breakdown structure, schedule, costs and budget. It demonstrates how to create a Gantt chart and network diagram, assign resources, identify the critical path, set up resource costs and print reports. The purpose is to teach students the basics of MS Project for managing their homework project.

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    Microsoft Project 2007exercise tutorial

    Open MS Project using the


    Start -> Office-menu
    Agenda
    ► The aim of this session is to teach you the basics of MS Project with the
    specific needs of the homework exercise in mind
    ► After the demonstration there will be time to work on your own exercise
    ► Use this time to ask question from me or other class members

    ► Tutorial contents
    1. Project charter
    2. Work breakdown structure
    3. Scheduling
    4. Project costs and budgeting
    5. Printing and other practical tips

    ► As this class is demonstration-based, these slides are not meant for


    standalone support
    ► Use Schwalbe's appendix A for home study (available at
    www.course.com/mis/pm/schwalbe using the keycode in your textbook)

    26.01.10 Sivu 2
    1. Project charter

    ► The project charter is a text


    document that should
    contain the following:
    ► Project name
    ► Project manager or contact
    person
    ► General aims of the project
    ► Problem description
    ► Approach
    ► Key results
    ► Schedule
    ► Resource estimates
    ► Roles and responsibilities
    of project memebers

    26.01.10 Sivu 3
    2. Work breakdown structure (WBS)
    ► First set up summary tasks and milestones
    ► Then divide summary tasks into lowest level work packages
    ► For a clear and workable WBS, follow these guidelines: :
    ► Each task should represent a distinct output towards accomplishing the
    project goal
    ► Lowest level work packages should not exceed 10 working days or 2
    working weeks

    26.01.10 Sivu 4
    3. Scheduling and planning resources

    ► Present the project schedule either as a Gantt-chart

    ► Or as a network diagram

    26.01.10 Sivu 5
    3. Scheduling and planning resources
    ► Model major dependencies between tasks and milestones
    using connectors
    ► Assign resources to each lowest level work package (include
    yourself as a project manager or contributor)
    ► Use the following guideline when assigning resources:
    ► Single tasts should not use up more than 50% of the capacity of individual
    project resources Assign
    resources

    26.01.10 Sivu 6
    3. Scheduling and planning resources

    ► Find the critical path:


    ► The critical path is the sequence of dependent steps that
    determine the minimum time needed to carry out the project
    ► View -> More views ->Detail Gantt -> Apply

    26.01.10 Sivu 7
    4. Project costs and budgeting

    ► Detremine the type for each resource


    ► Use all three types (work, material, cost)
    ► View -> Resource sheet

    ► Include at least one fixed cost


    ► Assign wages (both regular and overtime) for all human resources, even if it
    doesn't fit your chosen project

    26.01.10 Sivu 8
    4. Project costs and budgeting

    ► Print the project's budget


    ► View -> Reports -> Cost reports -> Budget

    26.01.10 Sivu 9
    Practical tips

    ► Allowing for work outside office hours


    ► Tools -> change working time
    ► The Gantt wizard can help you get started
    ► View -> Gantt Chart Wizard
    ► Printing
    ► If the project is large, assign printing borders using File -> Print
    Preview

    26.01.10 Sivu 10

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