Microsoft Project 2013 Certification Training

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This Microsoft Project 2013 Certification Training will help you perfect your end-to-end project management skills as you master the industry's most popular project management tool. With this MS Project training, you’ll receive a comprehensive overview of project planning and scheduling, resource pooling and consolidation, customized reporting and an update on new Microsoft Project features – all ensuring your ability to manage and deliver complex projects efficiently from start to finish.

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11+ hours of high-quality e-learning content
2 Microsoft Project simulation exams
43 high-definition demos on use of Microsoft Project Tools
Downloadable "Managing Project Effectively- Microsoft Project 2013" e-book
40+ applications based on real-time business scenario
16 PDUs offered

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Course Curriculum

Course Content

Microsoft Project 2021
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- Lesson 01: Introduction
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  - 1.01 Course Introduction
    02:00
  - 1.02 Project Plans Explained
    04:12
  - 1.3 What’s New in Project 2021?
    03:53
  - 1.04 Exercise 01
    00:54
- Lesson 02: Get Familiar with Project
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  - 2.01 The Project 2021 Interface
    06:34
  - 2.02 Work with the Project Ribbon and Commands
    08:17
  - 2.03 Customize the Quick Access Toolbar
    07:00
  - 2.04 Work Quickly with Keyboard Shortcuts and Key Tips
    04:10
  - 2.05 Switch Views
    03:48
  - 2.06 Switch Between Tables
    02:47
  - 2.07 Exercise 02
    03:13
- Lesson 03: Set Up Project Files
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  - 3.01 Set Project Plan Options
    06:48
  - 3.2 Create, Save, Open, and Close a Project
    05:58
  - 3.03 Set Up Your Project Calendar
    06:11
  - 3.04 Define Exceptions
    04:41
  - 3.05 Sync Project Calendar Options with Project Calendar
    03:12
  - 3.06 Exercise 03
    03:26
- Lesson 04: Entering Tasks
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  - 4.01 Automatic Versus Manually Scheduled Tasks
    08:08
  - 4.02 Create an Auto-Scheduled Task
    04:09
  - 4.03 Create a Manually Scheduled Task
    03:20
  - 4.04 Create a Milestone Task
    03:42
  - 4.05 Create Summary and Subtasks
    06:38
  - 4.06 Import Task Information from Word
    06:49
  - 4.07 Reorganize the Structure
    03:11
  - 4.08 Delete Tasks
    04:03
  - 4.9 Use Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes
    05:22
  - 4.10 Exercise 04
    06:16
- Lesson 05: Dependencies and Constraints
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  - 5.01 Link Tasks and Add Dependencies
    07:37
  - 5.02 Add Lag or Lead Time
    04:38
  - 5.03 Deadlines and Constraints
    06:57
  - 5.4 View Tasks and Deadlines
    04:49
  - 5.05 Exercise 05
    02:40
- Lesson 06: Resources
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  - 6.1 What are Resources?
    04:28
  - 6.02 Create a Work Resource
    07:55
  - 6.03 Create a Material Resource
    03:27
  - 6.04 Set Costs for Resources
    09:11
  - 6.05 Create a Cost Resource
    03:31
  - 6.06 Manage Resources
    05:32
  - 6.07 Assign Resources to Tasks
    05:23
  - 6.08 Use Team Planner to Assign Resources
    04:34
  - 6.09 Resource Overallocations
    06:15
  - 6.10 Effort Driven Scheduling
    05:51
  - 6.11 Exercise 06
    03:39
- Lesson 07: Work with Project Views and Tables
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  - 7.1 Customize Table Columns: Part One
    05:04
  - 7.2 Customize Table Columns: Part Two
    04:35
  - 7.03 Work with Timeline View
    05:06
  - 7.04 Add Another Timeline
    03:11
  - 7.5 Sort, Group, and Filter Tasks and Resources
    06:51
  - 7.06 Exercise 07
    03:42
- Lesson 08: Baselines and Critical Path
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  - 8.01 The Critical Path
    04:38
  - 8.02 Set and Clear a Baseline
    06:20
  - 8.03 Exercise 08
    02:22
- Lesson 09: Manage the Project Schedule
  - 9.01 Use Task Inspector to Identify Issues
    03:26
  - 9.02 Delay a Task
    04:18
  - 9.03 Inactive Tasks
    03:41
  - 9.4 Add Notes to Tasks and Resources
    03:39
  - 9.05 Exercise 09
    03:16
- Lesson 10: Track Project Progress
  - 10.1 Tracking and Managing Progress: Part One
    04:58
  - 10.2 Tracking and Managing Progress: Part Two
    04:26
  - 10.03 Exercise 10
    02:20
- Lesson 11: Basic Reporting
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  - 11.01 Find Schedule and Cost Issues
    05:00
  - 11.02 Work with Reports
    05:15
  - 11.3 Print Views, Notes, and Reports
    05:45
  - 11.04 Exercise 11
    03:59
- Lesson 12: Saving Projects and Security
  - 12.01 Save Project as a Template
    04:43
  - 12.02 Export Projects to Other Formats
    05:47
  - 12.03 Project Security
    03:44
  - 12.04 Exercise 12
    03:47
- Lesson 13: Course Close
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  - 13.01 Course Close
    04:12

Programme Syllabus

Exam & Certification

What are the prerequisites for this certification?
There are no technical prerequisites for this MS Project certification course but the following background is recommended.
- Experience in effectively modeling, scheduling, resourcing, communicating, collaborating on, and delivering projects using Project Standard 2013, Project Professional 2013, and Project Pro for Office 365, SharePoint, and SharePoint Online
- Basic knowledge of the Microsoft Project application
- Experience of working in any project for a year that has followed a project management framework.
How do you become a Microsoft Project 2013 certified professional?
This exam is designed for candidates who use Project Standard 2013, Project Professional 2013, and Project Pro for Office 365 desktop features (excluding Project Server features).

For Microsoft Project 2013 certification, you will have to pass the Microsoft certification exam. You can register for the exam on Microsoft’s website. Once registered, you will need to sign in, select your exam and schedule it with Pearson VUE.
How do I unlock my Simplilearn certificate?
- Complete 85% of the course
- Complete one simulation test with a minimum score of 60%

Reviews

Roberto C. González Yuste
Project Manager at Noble Drilling
MS Project 2013 course is a fantastic visual course. Easy to learn and useful too. I recommend it.
Theodore Hasert
Qualifying Partner/Owner at Building Concepts
Step-by-step course for learning in depth, very helpful!
David M Zhou
Finance Data Analyst / Project Manager at Realty and mortgage network
Excellent course. Very helpful.
Elsie Higgins
While I was familiar with MS Project 2013, I got a lot of small details that helped me understand how to use the software better.
Charale
Project Manager
Trainer did a great job presenting the material. He made sure examples were relavant to PSEG work.
Adelynn Cortez
Great material. Very easy to understand. I recommend it. Thanks.
Alan Marsh
Good course. Trainer covered basics very well.
Jeff Heavener
Project Manager
The instructor was very thorough and carried a depth of knowledge. He was able to work through every scenario and questions.
Joe Quather
Manager
Course was extremely extensive and very well presented by the trainer. Trainer was very co-operative, and related to the actual needs of the participants.
Steave M
Instructor was well instructed and well versed in subject.
Roger Snyden
Team Lead
Very good overview of MS project.
Roger Snyden
Team Lead
Very good overview of MS project.
Kamila Ball
Another good course with lots of helpful tips and tricks.
Dobrivoje Bradic
Project Manager at Swisscom
Thank you very much for preparing MS Project 2013 course. Very good job. I really appreciate it.
Kamal Bhardwaj
Simple, precise yet elaborative course

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Why Join this Program

Develop skills for real career growthCutting-edge curriculum designed in guidance with industry and academia to develop job-ready skills
Learn from experts active in their field, not out-of-touch trainersLeading practitioners who bring current best practices and case studies to sessions that fit into your work schedule.
Learn by working on real-world problemsCapstone projects involving real world data sets with virtual labs for hands-on learning
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Disclaimer
PMP, PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PgMP, PfMP, ACP, PBA, RMP, SP, OPM3 and the PMI ATP seal are the registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.

Microsoft Project 2013 Certification Training

Course Overview

Key Features

Training Options

Self-Paced Learning

Corporate Training

Course Curriculum

Course Content

Microsoft Project 2021

Lesson 01: Introduction

1.01 Course Introduction

1.02 Project Plans Explained

1.3 What’s New in Project 2021?

1.04 Exercise 01

Lesson 02: Get Familiar with Project

2.01 The Project 2021 Interface

2.02 Work with the Project Ribbon and Commands

2.03 Customize the Quick Access Toolbar

2.04 Work Quickly with Keyboard Shortcuts and Key Tips

2.05 Switch Views

2.06 Switch Between Tables

2.07 Exercise 02

Lesson 03: Set Up Project Files

3.01 Set Project Plan Options

3.2 Create, Save, Open, and Close a Project

3.03 Set Up Your Project Calendar

3.04 Define Exceptions

3.05 Sync Project Calendar Options with Project Calendar

3.06 Exercise 03

Lesson 04: Entering Tasks

4.01 Automatic Versus Manually Scheduled Tasks

4.02 Create an Auto-Scheduled Task

4.03 Create a Manually Scheduled Task

4.04 Create a Milestone Task

4.05 Create Summary and Subtasks

4.06 Import Task Information from Word

4.07 Reorganize the Structure

4.08 Delete Tasks

4.9 Use Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Codes

4.10 Exercise 04

Lesson 05: Dependencies and Constraints

5.01 Link Tasks and Add Dependencies

5.02 Add Lag or Lead Time

5.03 Deadlines and Constraints

5.4 View Tasks and Deadlines

5.05 Exercise 05

Lesson 06: Resources

6.1 What are Resources?

6.02 Create a Work Resource

6.03 Create a Material Resource

6.04 Set Costs for Resources

6.05 Create a Cost Resource

6.06 Manage Resources

6.07 Assign Resources to Tasks

6.08 Use Team Planner to Assign Resources

6.09 Resource Overallocations

6.10 Effort Driven Scheduling

6.11 Exercise 06

Lesson 07: Work with Project Views and Tables

7.1 Customize Table Columns: Part One

7.2 Customize Table Columns: Part Two

7.03 Work with Timeline View

7.04 Add Another Timeline

7.5 Sort, Group, and Filter Tasks and Resources

7.06 Exercise 07

Lesson 08: Baselines and Critical Path

8.01 The Critical Path

8.02 Set and Clear a Baseline

8.03 Exercise 08

Lesson 09: Manage the Project Schedule

9.01 Use Task Inspector to Identify Issues

9.02 Delay a Task

9.03 Inactive Tasks

9.4 Add Notes to Tasks and Resources

9.05 Exercise 09

Lesson 10: Track Project Progress

10.1 Tracking and Managing Progress: Part One

10.2 Tracking and Managing Progress: Part Two

10.03 Exercise 10

Lesson 11: Basic Reporting