https://www.msprojecttraining.online/new-folder-2 daily 0.75 2020-04-07 https://www.msprojecttraining.online/home daily 1.0 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613435652179-8RYT36YE7YJ9K2S95J1G/ms-project-master-class-logo.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/81a82ad4-2609-4ed5-a69c-87cfc7f65954/ms-project-master-class-author.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f719c3a-f1b0-43d5-b122-78cc11f0487f/ms-project-master-class-comparison-table.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Comparison table illustrating the differences between the Free and Complete MS Project Master Class learning options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/318602e5-9296-4454-b31d-8b9e473699b1/ms-project-master-class-mastery+journey.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1586882544426-85DECNNS4YYXV2SM663P/ms-project-master-class-certificate-process.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6418d17d-dc1e-4975-879d-98503c28b521/ms-project-master-class-certificate-of-completion.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/77bd8225-6efb-48fe-977e-c18ab6d44023/project-map-framework-diagram.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f5f0a5b1-e073-4da8-bd36-2a76c9212259/project-map-activity-workspace-overview.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/99598988-816d-4262-94ff-fdfa5a094696/project-map-activity-workspace-overview.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2099db65-9268-4828-827d-bd0167174ad3/ms-project-coach-training.jpg Microsoft Project Master Class Training - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/contact daily 0.75 2023-11-19 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613436065902-ICZWIZE8M58K9Z0M35JD/MSP-Master-Class.jpg Contact - - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://www.msprojecttraining.online/gettingstarted daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7b9faf9b-8f89-4b28-946a-121f9c6d697f/Microsoft+Project+Standard+and+Professional+desktop+versions+supported+by+the+MS+Project+Master+Class. - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out This illustration identifies the Microsoft Project desktop versions supported by the MS Project Master Class and explains that differences in software versions, updates, and settings can affect exercise results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604406383704-929D598OJIAEGBHXTQJB/microsoft-project-general-options.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 1. General Options. The General Options dialog contains global Microsoft Project settings that affect how the application behaves. Configuring these options before beginning the Master Class helps ensure a consistent learning experience across all exercises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604406637899-B2Z2GH22ITGBBHZYXVJR/microsoft-project-schedule-options.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 2. Schedule Options. The Schedule Options dialog controls how Microsoft Project schedules and recalculates project information. These recommended settings help students produce consistent scheduling and calculation results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604407072089-ZRQPY0RCT0VILJJY80CT/microsoft-project-advanced-options.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 3. Advanced Options. The Advanced Options dialog contains important application settings that influence planning behavior, editing, display options, and template management. Configuring these settings improves consistency and reduces unnecessary prompts during the exercises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/70acf414-d66e-4d01-97a8-1206e4ec22ce/Planning+Wizard+in+Microsoft+Project.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604407330400-HYYOJ223LTU2BV1L8MMS/microsoft-project-trust-center-options.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 4. Trust Center Options. The Trust Center Options control Microsoft Project security settings, including macro behavior. These recommended settings help ensure that Master Class exercises function correctly while maintaining appropriate security. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604407681515-YT02DBF5REOR3P4NCHBI/microsoft-project-manual-resource-leveling.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 5. Manual radio button in the Resource Leveling dialog box. The Resource Leveling dialog should be configured to Manual so Microsoft Project does not automatically modify task schedules during the exercises, helping students obtain consistent results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/613c8cf1-05de-41d9-bea3-2333eb911784/microsoft-project-update-options.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Figure 6. Update options. The Update Options command allows you to verify and install the latest Microsoft Project updates, helping ensure your software version closely matches the version used throughout the Master Class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6c6a4cae-88ef-47b5-8f67-6bcb655689ad/microsoft-project-about-project-version.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Figure 7. About Project. The About Project dialog provides version, build, licensing, and subscription information that helps identify the Microsoft Project edition being used during the Master Class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5b56b1a8-32f9-4a22-bf99-b9ccb1c313ff/microsoft-365-project-update-history.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project - Make it stand out Figure 8. Version history for Microsoft 365. The Microsoft 365 Update History helps users verify whether their installed Microsoft Project build is current and understand differences between software releases. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604410366232-NTAODR687BJNZF87XGWH/microsoft-project-professional-2016-version.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 9. Professional 2016 version. Microsoft Project Professional 2016 displays product version information differently than Microsoft 365 subscription editions, making version identification easier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604410880869-6OIHBB46GAV4PL8VEIUB/microsoft-project-version-calculation-differences.jpg - Setting Up Microsoft Project Figure 10. Slight differences in calculations and appearance between software updates. This comparison demonstrates that different Microsoft Project versions and updates can produce slight differences in calculations and appearance while still generating technically correct schedules. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/12-baseline-project-in-microsoft-project daily 0.75 2024-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617015168619-8YGI05MQWGU8644NE7PQ/Activity-12-baseline-project-ms-project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617009416476-8MR6AS1VA5MN2H0GJK64/Executing-1.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617015195307-TF4J2THPTKE803J2P36D/Activity-12-baseline-project-ms-project-small.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 1. Activity 12) Baseline Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617044714449-INB6KNUUJECYZ733A6IW/Note.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605636861987-CZSAEGOUQ2M1XH3C7KSA/Weyjpg.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617009378851-BK2CP7SVI6SLZ2XQEX9L/Journal.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617009344428-1429EACRD6ZJ8TB5RE4T/Tip.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605636359153-403D5AQL0TEM3O2F0EY6/then+and+now.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 2. Reunions are physical and psycho-social comparisons over time against the senior year baseline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/581e9de9-df46-444d-97f8-587eaa25d1df/Baselining+a+project+in+Microsoft+Project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 3. Activity 12 - Acquire Project Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617009532329-KA3DHYF2KP58BUQ9TPZ6/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download Chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617009476791-B85SQSPDES5JSBFU896Q/Simulations.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617018356739-1RP7OJF9K82HWDRHLBNS/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download as *.mpp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617019657572-Z9J6I50OASK80P9CTB54/DMCA-microsoft-project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 4. DCMA 14-Point Assessment run and addressed before baselining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617022023663-QTHSGKWQSB225HBFUFA5/Baseline-msp.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 5. Set baseline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/082f4a94-b1d2-426a-967e-777b81777430/Format+baseline+taskbars+in+ms+project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Figure 6. Bar Styles conditional formatting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/659e1bba-3e09-4562-a94f-16e0324c1376/Taskbar+formatting+in+Microsoft+Project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 7. Current project compared to the baseline. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617024166404-1OI4T5GLQUH3D8C5BV8I/Coach.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617024219214-7S37NNHIPFF9J50SID9V/Program-Book.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605640426154-D212UF4511665E0QRCH7/Save-baseline.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606407954555-XWKQCY5R03PCW77RDRQ9/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617018816405-QBFB022X2H3WLBFE9BK8/Tip.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609721939589-7Z08XHLSEL5OGH6IE0T4/Application-2-Orange.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617049401948-AZRSRLGLXIYRI6B0A229/Simulations.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617102301075-9DL3E26XGQ5GFYZIDY4B/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605655799222-P87HY4RS9Y465KTGLJZ4/Gantt-Chart-view-without-baseline.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 8. Empty baseline duration, start, finish, work and cost fields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605656478658-H8NRNGNZYK20BYHLKM5E/Wendy.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 9. Set Baseline dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605656986961-VCS3ZHAQ8BVSMFSNCVK4/Duration-change-fixed-duration.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 10. Gantt Chart view with baseline information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605710528515-82W53JY3P20DA0K8JDJT/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 10. Baseline task bars do not shift with changes to the schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96320279-2972-4a92-9964-34f403e17675/cabina.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/38ef7ed3-4a0d-45e3-831d-400d30d4be65/copy+baseline+in+msprojects.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 11. Copying a baseline to another baseline set of fields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605711372084-KZ55S4697HNG4VJBQ90S/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 12. Baseline copied to Baseline10. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605711646027-DDSMZP6UIIV67DCUNFR7/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 13. Dates the baselines were last populated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617050475206-XOE5PHVQ27HOPKD5Q8UC/Simulations.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617212093693-KZKYRJQEXU406JEEBDNP/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605718112158-DP4TD7CDGSWJSEHWJBWC/Overbooked-gantt.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 14. A new section added to a current project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605719045881-F91F7FAFE9EWZ9LHOIA3/re-baseline-and-rollup-to-selected-summary.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 15. Re-baselining selected tasks and rolled up to select summary tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1605719464498-6ZFPL95EOZDTSV4T927Y/Results-from-re-baselining-selected-tasks.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 16. Results from re-baselining selected tasks and rolling up results to selected summary tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617050531669-LEQ20XNWHHKS1UE38FPJ/Simulations.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617223633209-5GTBWOV5C61KFP03TWDS/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606171469015-TOL854QS6SFVXVLDK0EA/Scheduling-message.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 17. Format Bar dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2a53c148-fbca-4420-a4fc-f08d8efa3dd3/Bar+Styles+Conditional+Formatting+Microsoft+Project.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 18. Chart 16: Conditional Formatting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617224507428-D87AKY5BDV6HS88MWQHO/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program View or Download as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617225680475-UKHXW3SFM5R1G1NZV9IA/Note.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606257315368-BNDWFSO83ZBMQZHRGG1A/Adding-conditions-to-Bar-Styles.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 19. Adding conditions in the Bar Styles dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606257717967-E0GPUN2ZMM893F9BBYSE/Total-Slack-and-Critical-conditions.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 20. Critical tasks have red task bars and tasks that have total slack have a second task bar representing that slack or float. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606258420350-8WUNPY7X03KKOIOCS1CL/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 21. Gantt Chart showing two rows of task bars for each task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617226358122-5WDD18S693XCODCF98DI/Warning.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606261366927-D9XDLCLP4T6DATYCOZWE/Free-slack-not-total-slack.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 22. The condition added to Bar Styles by the Slack command under the Format tab on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617226613354-84AKNK0HAVR5Y3ACFXXI/Tip.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617226671055-ISL2DW26M0MABUSANIUA/Note.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606263374012-8XEYI1CH4RXZYLGCR7EP/Original-formatting-for-a-view.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 23. Reset to Default formatting command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606314394611-MKSMS2P0EARFCV6TXGIF/Set-interim-plan.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 24. Set interim plan in the Set Baseline dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606315290768-PDVWUHKJEVVJTISBSUT0/Resources-overallocated-during-two-time-periods.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 25. Change durations of selected tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606319153006-8T7WT5CC751NCKTR0CZY/Interim-plan-formatted-in-bar-styles.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 26. Conditional formatting for an interim plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606319929384-Z1X0VF3FSAIKZ4FKBZ50/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 27. Two schedules side by side, the current schedule and an interim plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617050589573-6MS4F9WBQ60FIMZBWEGD/Simulations.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617229423296-L5PYA921E3E60X151CI5/Download.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp files https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606343219856-WJS3YKM33IMGHSPGPQI1/comparing-projects-side-by-side.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 28. Two project windows arranged. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606344135384-8IIDSVI28JR5HWXQB3UF/image-asset.jpeg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 29. Compare Project Versions dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606337494349-AOIYNA30EISRMXV4S4I4/Compare-Projects-exercise.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 30. Task comparison report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1606338314783-0F31NEJ0EELM9VYGEDFQ/Resource-comparison.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 31. Resource comparison report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617237315130-11JB6NUYIRZ7F87E131U/Journal.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617237367992-U07HG9RH0KIKP4259CB1/Coach.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617237621193-DATCXK3PNLEZ1291ZVNG/Program-Book.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617238941056-0KBOWOST1548E03BNNE7/Tip.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617275586436-7QNZ6QXDGF88DQ01EQ6L/Exam.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/08dba4ad-8f73-43a1-aa30-0fc962dc524e/Baseline+msp+exam.jpg 12) Baseline Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 32. Activity 12: Baseline Project exam. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/13-update-project-in-microsoft-project daily 0.75 2024-09-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617299983223-VKG32J1NLRRHH2LSC94M/Act-13-project-map.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Activity 13 - Update Project https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609686090619-MDKDESKGPLIH75MEXOXC/Executing-App-1.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609860299384-8RGZN8JHL3JSBAC5MWG1/activity13.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 1. Activity 13: Update Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731180200-XQJOMWZA1VQ93TR5FYAI/Coach.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609722086164-VM7KAFYHBUKM8KBN5V8B/Journal.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609722107591-YQXGP2JH95IJKKFJKTVD/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/205cda11-f8ca-42d3-976a-e32b5ebe9167/21+-+Reporting+Cycle+Chart+in+Project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 2. Weekly reporting cycle. Clicking on the image will enlarge the image into a lightbox. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617369470796-SW6KKZXHPRO1BR6MABF8/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download as *.pptx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5ab636f0-7f43-40fc-95c8-d6fc6f667ca1/20+-+Updating+Steps+Chart.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 3. Microsoft Project updating steps. Clicking on the image will enlarge the image into a lightbox. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609722260979-38089653F8MEYTKG51WL/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f66c66d9-043e-4263-b56c-f34e8d76dd19/Microsoft+Project+updating+workflow.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 4. Activity 13 - Update Project workflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609722507304-COTQ5K6HLF04P6YSIXSO/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download Workflow as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617468572588-32PJKXKX3K4FRZYPA5RF/Simulations.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617469572061-LGPVCZXF7NT1J9X3AZGY/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617553347731-A5YM6QJQWCNSU6JMG42T/update-microsoft-project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 5. Changing the Status Date and setting things up for updating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617553946865-O1SHVJ537Z252MG08CK6/update-msp.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 6. Identifying tasks that need to be updated. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617562844693-WXNWXX8MAGGF8ZFFINOS/%5D.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 7. General updates and using the Update Project command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617621754454-K0IM0I5UYAGFI3QK7RW3/Note.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617563727499-QYTJZOWEPX70AULA78BG/Coach.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609728874389-DUTR63DR9KPI11JWWRN4/Program-Book.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607614943863-QM3U6IB3PPKM1RY10MMY/Status-Date.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1619092585851-TB35GXYRJC5HM0HT2BKD/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607615581177-1Q08K1F8F821AVVHM9LG/Commands-and-Tips.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609722676818-D2E2WK55F9B85PL0BA5U/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607616814260-7RDBMTRQPU5OJOZ1QYB2/Earned-Value.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609721939589-7Z08XHLSEL5OGH6IE0T4/Application-2-Orange.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609863900113-QKHQ3FV92K0DU0F916H1/Simulations.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609721991765-RQTKE09XLCHAELPRDAKX/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607728208170-YBBYQGN6EF5PZCNCF9BI/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 8. Customized Updating tab on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607726697741-5MMIC2A5VJVLD3EV6NUN/Customize-Ribbon.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 9. Customize the ribbon by adding tabs, groups and commands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617623630819-YDRQYNL63J6PG02NNDIW/customize-ribbon-in-microsoft-project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 10. Adding commands to Groups under a Ribbon Tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617635642557-7QPIYYNCJJIAMS09T0Q9/custom-ribbon-msp.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 11. Custom tab on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731222257-87P5VW62YVAT8O0H7M0C/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731273611-3HUWA9XK25QFGFCQ6KNL/Note.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609860965709-FVVR1V4AG2OY4YYMBP1D/Simulations.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607731971767-3TICTGD5NV689BFOAAPK/Add-to-the-ribbon.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 12. Added commands to the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607733683230-RB5IGPCIMSO2YN87HJIC/symantec-logo-cost-1280000000.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617642895421-JIYNM9Y1MUYPQMLB2F6J/LM.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1619092585851-TB35GXYRJC5HM0HT2BKD/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/248fa9c4-4fc6-4ccb-b111-c3c64d56040d/Summary+Task+Progress+in+MS+Project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Figure 13. Showing summary task progress. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607735079372-Z5DSBIBO3B8AV81WKFIC/Wendy.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 14. Formatted Start Date, Status Date, Current Date and Finish Date gridlines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617653911989-BSEMSY8J8Y6LU1DES3FN/Mark-on-track-microsoft-project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 15. Using the Mark on Track command to update task as currently scheduled “as of” the status date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/14c3863e-1f17-4afc-bfde-7719612e5ad7/MSP+Updating.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Figure 16. Updating tab, updated tasks and progress on summary taskbars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609723108540-B5JUO89DHAMCERKIIY11/Journal.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609724171523-X9HTPQJWK1Q4ZEB9APQR/Coach.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726150073-4GXNFIWB0I54548MGI9G/Program-Book.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726272447-07RXULI1WW5CQ86LTWEY/Application-3-Orange.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617655374035-8FMCRS8SEVVD64N3CTWM/Schedule-calculations-msproject.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 17. Schedule calculation selection in Project Options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617655484518-7L2MBYUH5NN4CVTX1OET/Advanced-calculations-msproject.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 18. Advanced calculation selections in Project Options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731320277-F7WWXTH6K1N60C5VZA4A/Note.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861223541-5FX8ZM8WN8649F3L6EQ4/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726313362-LNFB2QIB4YIRDK85SJ1I/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607796974105-QIDYOEKO2ZVWZ7NFG9IG/Resources-overallocated-during-two-time-periods.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 19. Copying modules (macros) to the Global.mpt file in the Organizer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607797684316-OMMJRKQKN6KJ9F1A4769/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 20. Customizing ribbon with macros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607798119789-16CFGUHFR3AJXKK1NU06/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 21. Macro commands on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731364715-EVWP80MES8VYSPQXRSDP/Note.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607799478886-R8ZN44E3S5VRV189KNPF/schedule-and-advanced-pages.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 22. Schedule and Advanced pages in Project Options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861530975-C3W423AFP0AMXX2EGOLT/Simulations.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607909943954-LBWDCH3JUV0946K41NCB/Simple-vs-detailed-updating.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 23. Illustration of simple vs. detailed updating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607910359654-S0BTGDSJMUKP29MX2ZJA/Actual-cost-calculated-by-Project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 24. Actual costs are always calculated by Project vs. entering Actual Costs manually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1617226358122-5WDD18S693XCODCF98DI/Warning.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608209656467-A0QM37JNAD8N0KN7T5A0/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 25. Example of information about tasks that Project remembers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726709501-L6BKLRTF6H4AJD5697OD/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607832176360-QIBX1JNWAE4RQWSI6P2C/advanced-calculation-selections.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607914003524-QM83LNZOLDL90T41ET7O/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 26. Move end of completed parts after status date back to status date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607914450440-D8QHTTKHB0FM7W1G5AHN/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 27. And move start of remaining parts back to the status date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607915935133-EPF3W5Z3LE5M8IEUQC29/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 28. Move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date calculation setting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607917243713-FSL481FV9MD8SJNSBTAB/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 29. Move start of remaining parts before status date forward to status date, And move end of completed parts forward to status date https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607918643503-LQN0S6O0H6TYJDZFK36K/move-to-status-date-commands.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 20. Complete Parts to Status Date and Incomplete Parts to Status Date commands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726830978-6TGCETM2KULNYXU833CF/Journal.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726939013-I1R8ZUARJ1SS778U6OY8/Coach.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609726959499-MYAWCCVAGIIIB2FS7J9O/Program-Book.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609727075794-OXWCJG1MJC2X9V27LMAH/Organge-divider.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861623151-0UYR8FXH52MZUEWH0QFF/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609727139495-XHSHTXX5WD0B3LQGYSL5/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607966157475-V8EX69ZQIXR0OZ1014SX/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 18. Update Tasks command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607967721326-3SH0BCLLUF9Z63QW4HMB/Update-project-command.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 19. Update Project command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2aa5213a-891d-4982-ab20-767917bba56b/maritrans.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a3c827fd-3c08-4464-9fd2-fb68afa2fe38/MS+Project+Move+project+message.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607970730119-59NAJ7LWLZMFNWXFJ16V/Move-project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 20. Move Project command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1607971339024-9QDED75BNYC1DD7MGVAK/Reschedule-work.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 21. Reschedule Work command. (jump to top of page) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861682786-T19ZIXBWM766UOVSQ5IK/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609732536375-WV4XB16HUC69XDPRFGOZ/Download.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608138691054-3L4V41X0BCCL0KWZCJ33/updating-new-ribbon-tab.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 22. Custom Updating tab on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608125778447-0FQEIRGK462VRXKJ7M5G/Custom-groups-on-the-ribbon.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 23. Adding custom groups in Customize Ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608129476913-Q1HTOIWNN2DJ8HHSZL1D/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 24. Using the Organizer to Copy custom Task Table to the Global.mpt file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731413231-MYF8DW9ZOOEENSFPJB2T/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608129132161-N4BG587KKFICC7YC4O1L/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 25. VBA Editor show a custom module. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609731486145-MDVKPC2EPKHO4G1VF8DF/Note.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608133076278-GTEJ82O75EOHPZ3GRDRQ/adding-macros-to-the-ribbon.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 26. Adding macros to custom groups on the ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608138717240-L1KJCSPLEPTYUHPPRHPD/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 27. Custom tab on the ribbon with custom groups and commands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861717670-4SQISNFWY3GX8APFP0L2/Simulations.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609732668957-OMO1GJ6LABTGLHD6XWKL/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Download *.mpp file https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608213785664-K44JW04E1M1EDCFGG1YG/Jnj.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608143016878-MJS8BEMOGOQRPJFSD5F2/Updating-view-in-msp.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 28. Updating view in Microsoft Project. A split window with a Gantt Chart on top and a Task Details Form below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608143972891-Q3R2Y05R9WMAGKI2R9CE/Updating-in-msp.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 29. Updating in Microsoft Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1619090571662-RB90SUUXUM6EKI7ZIJ4K/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608145186239-HLS1E5OQKB4YT4Z79UTA/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 30. Updating in an Microsoft Project acceptable way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608157826034-UD579KKORDLTODOTSZ23/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 31. Updating a task, modifying and entering actuals. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608158667776-4NVMO4Q9V8O4MUZMG1ZK/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 32. Everything updated to the Status Date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608161788324-D88LT332ER6H17VXQRVF/Project-Overview.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 33. Project Variance report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608162564914-8UKRSXKST6ZEZ8ILENTS/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 34. Cost Overview report. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608163560741-5VT5MI1VN1I6CSQE4XRM/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 35. Project Variance custom view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608164033989-GUWWR0C3YAKTR32HBFCV/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 36. Project Earned Value. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1608165881976-E4VAIQQ7DEYA6KMP5PJY/Resource-EVA.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 37. Resource Earned Value https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1619092585851-TB35GXYRJC5HM0HT2BKD/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1619092807897-QORA12XWF2N8NOS4A8CC/export-ribbon-in-microsoft-project.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 38. Exporting a custom ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609727354164-03SWUD9DB5RUD9MPI0PK/Journal.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609732762083-09B9HO8OFZ7QHY8TY22K/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609861917198-OXQEPSH5KB1RZJWACPU8/image-asset.jpeg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609727393902-S1G8GUJSFPBTOJE6GMER/Tip.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1609863817370-VB3JTYFAF7M69TV54YJ3/Exam.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a65555ad-68c9-4044-91c3-f0b55aa83027/Updating+in+Microsoft+Project+exam.jpg 13) Update Project - Microsoft Project Master Learning Program Figure 39. Activity 13: Update Project exam. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/copyright-and-trademarks daily 0.75 2025-01-03 https://www.msprojecttraining.online/start-ms-project-master-class daily 0.75 2026-06-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg Getting Started with the MS Project Master Class - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/adopt-pm-microsoft-project-standards daily 0.75 2026-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e4bce72c-3f24-4b4f-807d-5d68ae698b67/project-map-adopt-pm-ms-project-standards-planning-phase.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Figure 4.1 Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Activity in Project MAP. Use this Project MAP diagram to understand where Adopt PM/MS Project Standards fits within the Planning Phase and why establishing project management and Microsoft Project standards is essential before building the Work Breakdown Structure, estimating work, and developing the project schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/512d52a4-4bc5-4f65-9467-637365136ab5/microsoft-project-activity-workspace-schedule.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.2 Microsoft Project Activity Workspace schedule. Use this Microsoft Project schedule to understand the recommended sequence, estimated duration, and organization of the Activity Workflow, exercises, journal updates, review activities, and final assessment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/64f908da-fe37-4402-a58d-0ed426751a28/ready+to+start+project.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/81fc9b2d-c988-4543-88b2-1b53d30f6662/project-map-planning-phase-activities.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.3. Planning Phase in Project MAP. Use this Project MAP diagram to understand the Planning Phase Activities and how Adopt PM/MS Project Standards establishes the foundation for the remaining planning process. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/92743324-fe78-4d21-99cd-8ac16be46eaf/setting+up+microsoft+project.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/136616f2-c470-489c-a349-6409adaeba45/msp+old+features.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7b36312c-8a90-4eee-b439-350bdb9afe04/ms+project+map.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/9b410409-f86b-4ef5-bcfa-eefae47e05a1/forcasting+msp.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e43cdf5a-cd0a-4145-af8f-fe914dd1883b/microsoft-project-users-guide.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.4 Microsoft Project User's Guide. Use this guide to document how Microsoft Project should be configured and used consistently throughout your organization to support standardized project planning, scheduling, and reporting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Download *.xlsx https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/67e8ee06-7282-4869-b884-4518fcc49e7e/Resource+leveling.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8e07af2f-16a7-46b2-afd9-66be610bfc34/adopt-pm-ms-project-standards-workflow.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Figure 4.5 Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Workflow. Use this workflow chart to understand the logical sequence for establishing project management standards, configuring Microsoft Project, selecting Calculation Engine rules, managing project elements, and customizing the planning environment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4889d994-b021-4271-a0dc-8e8261b19e0f/microsoft-project-open-template-file.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.6 Opening a template file in Microsoft Project. Use this screen to locate and open a Microsoft Project template by selecting Project Templates (*.mpt) as the file type. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2ce5ed35-7834-46e6-8742-13905d5bded5/microsoft-project-start-new-project-template.j 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.7 Start New Project Template. Use this Microsoft Project template to begin a new project with Auto Scheduled tasks, predefined phases and Milestones, the Project Summary Task, and recommended Project Options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a1a42462-7d88-4348-87f1-765f571645e5/microsoft-project-active-software-development-project.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.8 Active software development project with named resource assignments. Use this Gantt Chart to review an existing project before converting it into a reusable Microsoft Project template. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/516b81b1-d0ca-4f90-b99e-197be066b3f1/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-generic-skill-resources.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.9 Resource Sheet with named team members and resource groups. Use this view to replace individual names with generic skill-based resources before saving the project as a reusable template. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d1b8134b-3c64-4d36-95de-862cdc2ed82b/microsoft-project-generic-resource-assignments.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.10 Gantt Chart with generic skill-based resource assignments. Use this view to confirm that renaming resources preserves their task assignments while preparing the project for use as a template. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6f743b2b-9f7e-4e87-937b-e03b3f8ba03d/microsoft-project-recurring-calendar-exception.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.11 Making an exception to the Project Calendar. Use the Change Working Time and Details dialog boxes to define the day after Thanksgiving as a recurring nonworking exception in the project calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/285f9990-ecf5-4a23-812c-8c6345ebb930/microsoft-project-status-bar-controls.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.12 Microsoft Project status bar. Use the status bar to monitor editing status, calculation mode, macro recording, default task scheduling mode, view shortcuts, report access, and timescale zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cd16b4ab-8005-4cef-af5f-3bbe5c646282/microsoft-project-options-local-global-settings.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.13 Local and global selections in Project Options. Use the Project Options dialog to distinguish between settings that apply only to the current project and settings that become the default for future projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/fa2890a9-67cb-408d-b1aa-e83ddd76cf02/microsoft-project-organizer-dialog.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.14. Using the Organizer in Microsoft Project. Use the Organizer to copy, rename, or delete views, tables, filters, groups, calendars, reports, maps, and other customized project elements between a project file and the Global.MPT template. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/721c79bf-bd40-4d73-b5b3-682a28517914/microsoft-project-save-project-template.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.15. Saving a project as a template. Use the Save As dialog to create a reusable Microsoft Project template (.MPT) that preserves project standards while removing project-specific information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/be8fa9a9-f614-4d52-b5d2-fed30b3a7c9b/Template+File+in+MSP.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.16 A template file after the baseline, actuals, and fixed costs have been removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ad95e27-6472-4f20-a056-8c5779fa388a/hoover.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/c1825846-b441-42d6-80bf-a5da4674095c/microsoft-project-base-calendars-comparison.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.17 Base Calendars in Microsoft Project. Use this example to compare the Standard, 24 Hours, and Night Shift base calendars and understand how different base calendars establish the working time used by projects, tasks, and resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613581543558-5WS3S63S3P578UN19KMB/microsoft-project-assign-task-base-calendar.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.18 Assigning a base calendar to a task. Use this example to see how assigning a task calendar changes the scheduled dates and demonstrates the interaction between project, task, and resource calendars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/280f3e48-7ed3-4fdd-b4c6-dd0968e60585/microsoft-project-calendar-rules-example.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.19 Example using the first three calendar rules. Use this schedule to understand how project calendars, task calendars, and resource calendars interact to determine task start dates, finish dates, and durations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/70fe2aca-cbfb-48d7-9beb-cdeccc42ea91/microsoft-project-calendar-rules-completed-exercise.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.20 Completed Calendar Rules exercise. Use this completed schedule to verify that your calendar assignments, elapsed time, and scheduling results match the expected exercise outcome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613499550599-SK186XG91CD1L16OLO8U/microsoft-project-project-calendar-selection.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.21 Project Calendar selected in the Project Information dialog. Use the Project Information dialog to assign the appropriate Project Calendar that establishes the default working schedule for the entire project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b7d99cb0-abf3-479e-a628-a914e842a817/microsoft-project-holiday-exception-gantt-chart-timescale.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.22 Holiday exception displayed in the Gantt Chart timescale. Use this view to verify that a nonworking holiday exception in the Project Calendar appears correctly in the timescale and affects the schedule as intended. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1bd1accb-496c-48e8-b394-e7be8f42df2f/microsoft-project-task-calendar.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.23 Task Calendar in the Task Information dialog. Use the Task Information dialog to assign a task calendar when specific work must follow a different schedule than the overall project calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/02250ac8-1d6f-4157-9a41-3437a36107b8/microsoft-project-task-notes-field-content.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.24 Task-specific content in the Notes field. Use the Notes field to document instructions, assumptions, decisions, references, or other information that applies directly to a particular task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/24257145-9309-41c2-bd5c-2ab2d0ac01b4/microsoft-project-task-indicators-gantt-chart.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.25 Task indicators in a Gantt Chart view. Use the Indicators column to identify task-specific information, such as notes, constraints, deadlines, hyperlinks, or other conditions that may require review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ffc5377d-4660-4274-b583-d06b6cf2a73e/microsoft-project-common-task-indicators.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.26 Common Task Indicators in Microsoft Project. Use this reference chart to identify the most common task indicators displayed in Microsoft Project and understand what each indicator communicates about task status, scheduling conditions, notes, constraints, deadlines, and other project information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/15e1e03a-281d-4645-acd8-5e35e38991f9/microsoft-project-common-resource-indicators.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.27 Common Resource Indicators in Microsoft Project. Use this reference chart to identify the most common resource indicators displayed in Microsoft Project and understand what each indicator communicates about resource availability, overallocation, calendars, and other resource conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e4f39d4c-73ff-44d9-844c-8b9a722f31ae/microsoft-project-schedule-from-finish-date.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.28 Example of scheduling from a finish date. Use this example to understand how Microsoft Project schedules a project backward from a specified finish date, automatically calculating the project start date and task timing using ALAP scheduling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/9e93633f-ca57-4881-bf10-9ec5e7822de5/microsoft-project-schedule-page-calculation-engine-settings.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.29 Project Options Schedule page selections related to the Calculation Engine. Use these settings to align calendar assumptions, default task scheduling, constraint behavior, in-progress task splitting, and calculation options with project standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7457aae5-f215-47ca-afd0-1e5b0aa83bad/microsoft-project-advanced-calculation-engine-settings.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.30 Project Options Advanced page selections related to the Calculation Engine. Use these settings to define the earned value method, control how updated tasks move in relation to the Status Date, and establish the slack threshold for critical tasks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1592149066606-OATCDBZ89XEZXGVQ3NJI/MFRLogos_Siemens.png 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1592183092638-3WVRVRIZRM3FSS75OC86/microsoft-project-custom-task-usage-task-form-split-view.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.31 Custom double view with a Task Usage view above a Task Form view. Use this split window to review time-phased task and assignment work in the upper pane while viewing task and resource details in the lower pane. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/71b68d7e-5b45-4110-9fb2-e493f12a8efa/microsoft-project-context-sensitive-format-tabs.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.32 Context-sensitive Format tabs for Task Usage and Task Form views. Use these tabs to access formatting and display commands that change according to the active view selected in a split window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/190596be-a9b9-4d23-a22f-19cf6b7da1af/microsoft-project-gantt-chart-format-tab.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.33 Gantt Chart Format tab in Microsoft Project. Use this tab to format task bars, display critical tasks and slack, manage columns, adjust layout, and control other visual elements in a Gantt Chart view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f9ffb069-190e-4ede-94ce-3fca1d1d58f7/microsoft-project-gantt-chart-formatting-options.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.34 Formatting options applied to a Gantt Chart view. Use these options to format milestone text, gridlines, critical-task bars, link lines, bar height, and task-bar labels so the schedule is easier to interpret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/78ecb44a-f457-4f9e-b846-b55ec272aa5d/microsoft-project-organizer-copy-custom-views.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.35 Using the Organizer to copy custom views between project files. Use the Organizer to select custom views in one project file and copy them into another project so the same workspace elements are available in both files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/45ff298f-1a60-40a9-b365-59f8a80e2dc0/microsoft-project-organizer-replace-existing-table.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.36 Using the Organizer to replace an existing table. Use the Organizer and replacement confirmation dialog box to overwrite a project table with a customized version that has the same name in another project file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/9d01ce3a-1cce-4a83-b55c-871847a5bb18/microsoft-project-organizer-copy-custom-fields-global-mpt.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.37 Using the Organizer to copy custom fields to the Global.MPT file. Use the Organizer to copy selected custom fields from a project file into Global.MPT so they become available to other Microsoft Project files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/46b3d3d5-065a-4789-a636-7880389104cc/microsoft-project-organizer-custom-elements-results.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.38 Custom elements available in a project and then Global.MPT file. Use the Organizer to verify that the Exercise views are stored in the Master Project and that the Bridge views are available through Global.MPT. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7acd6359-e886-4170-85f7-a05aad408430/microsoft-project-customize-ribbon-components.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.39 Customizable components of the Microsoft Project Ribbon. Use the Customize Ribbon page to add, remove, rename, organize, import, export, or reset Ribbon tabs, groups, and commands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3e060cb5-22b0-437e-8bbe-e29dceb82867/microsoft-project-imported-ribbon-quick-access-toolbar-settings.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.40 Imported Ribbon customization and Quick Access Toolbar. Use these options to confirm the imported Ribbon configuration and display the customized Quick Access Toolbar below the Ribbon without command labels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4c83905b-8431-4d05-81c0-e88c7f6bfdc3/microsoft-project-custom-reports-tab-commands.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.41 Custom commands added to the Reports tab. Use this customized Ribbon tab to access screen-capture and view-printing commands directly from the Reports tab. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ea72ef5d-ea23-4800-8597-7aaeb5eae136/microsoft-project-bridge-quick-access-toolbar.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.42 Bridge Quick Access Toolbar in Microsoft Project. Use this customized toolbar to access frequently used scheduling, formatting, navigation, printing, and project-management commands with a single click. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/c1825846-b441-42d6-80bf-a5da4674095c/microsoft-project-base-calendars.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.43 Base calendars in Microsoft Project. Use the Change Working Time dialog box to review, create, and select base calendars that can be assigned to projects, tasks, and resources. The best practice is to match the Calendar setting in Options with the project calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8739ab16-c3ca-4313-911e-517699ae7806/microsoft-project-resource-calendar.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.44 Resource calendar in Microsoft Project. Use the Resource Information dialog box to assign a base calendar and define a resource's unique working time, nonworking time, vacations, and other availability exceptions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/881d8826-f53b-4b73-a402-fe4893bd9527/microsoft-project-task-calendar.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.45 Task calendar in Microsoft Project. Use the Task Information dialog box to assign a task-specific calendar when a task must follow a schedule that differs from the project calendar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/af3bd570-ae1f-4efe-8a38-5e037dd0db84/microsoft-project-defining-working-time.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.46 Defining working time in a base calendar. Use the Change Working Time dialog box to define working days, work hours, and recurring schedules that control how Microsoft Project schedules work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/89ff4116-efda-49b6-a01a-8ee99ad26012/microsoft-project-resource-unavailability.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.47 Resource unavailability in Microsoft Project. Use the Change Working Time dialog box to record vacations, leave, training, and other periods when a resource is unavailable for project work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5c8786a2-f4a2-47fe-b2e4-ef60310776a4/microsoft-project-calendar-holidays-exceptions.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.48 Holidays and calendar exceptions in a base calendar. Use the Change Working Time dialog box to define holidays and other recurring or one-time nonworking exceptions that affect project scheduling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cc596430-257a-450d-adfb-5fabcdcc55ee/microsoft-project-organizer-manage-project-elements.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.49 Organizer for managing and sharing Microsoft Project elements. Use the Organizer to copy, rename, delete, and share custom views, tables, reports, calendars, fields, maps, groups, and other project elements between project files and the Global.MPT file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/be8fa9a9-f614-4d52-b5d2-fed30b3a7c9b/microsoft-project-template-exercise-file.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.50 Template Exercise.mpt file. Use this project template as the starting point for new projects so standard settings, calendars, project elements, and selected customizations are applied consistently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/70fe2aca-cbfb-48d7-9beb-cdeccc42ea91/microsoft-project-calendar-rules-exercise.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.51 Calendar Rules.mpp file. Use this exercise project to verify that project, task, resource, and elapsed-time calendars produce the expected scheduling results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e4f39d4c-73ff-44d9-844c-8b9a722f31ae/microsoft-project-schedule-exercise-results.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.52 Schedule.mpp file. Use this exercise project to verify that the project start date, finish date, and selected project calendar produce the expected schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/9e93633f-ca57-4881-bf10-9ec5e7822de5/microsoft-project-calculation-engine-schedule-settings-review.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.53 Project Options Schedule page selections related to the Calculation Engine. Use these Schedule page settings to confirm that your project's Calculation Engine configuration matches the standards established for your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7457aae5-f215-47ca-afd0-1e5b0aa83bad/microsoft-project-calculation-engine-advanced-settings-review.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.54 Project Options Advanced page selections related to the Calculation Engine. Use these Advanced page settings to verify the earned value method, Status Date update behavior, and critical path definition for your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/40d007e2-001d-4d27-ad9a-13cea9d2e9fb/microsoft-project-organizer-exercise-results.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.55 Exercise results of using the Organizer in Microsoft Project. Use the Organizer to verify that the Exercise views, table, and filter have been successfully copied to your Master Project and that the Bridge elements are available in the Global.MPT file. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ea72ef5d-ea23-4800-8597-7aaeb5eae136/microsoft-project-bridge-quick-access-toolbar-overview.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Figure 4.56 Bridge Quick Access Toolbar for Microsoft Project. Use this customized Quick Access Toolbar to perform common Microsoft Project commands with a single click, improving efficiency and reducing repetitive navigation throughout the Master Class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6418d17d-dc1e-4975-879d-98503c28b521/Completion.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg 4) Adopt PM/MS Project Standards - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/ms-project-build-wbs daily 0.75 2026-07-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/dec774dd-ecde-4f0f-8c81-c82e1fb3dc62/project-map-build-work-breakdown-structure-activity.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure Figure 5.1 Build Work Breakdown Structure Activity in Project MAP. Use this Project MAP diagram to see where Build Work Breakdown Structure fits within the overall project management methodology and how it connects to the Activities that follow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7fb9d44d-87f4-423b-97b7-b693abcaf92f/microsoft-project-wbs-workspace-schedule.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.2 WBS Workspace Schedule. Use this Microsoft Project schedule to review the sequence, duration, and organization of the lessons, exercises, and final review activities included in the Activity 5 Workspace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/064fc811-99c1-43fa-8527-b50262283d18/msp+wbs.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2ab3db2a-5bb4-485b-9a9a-42be94b598a3/microsoft-project-task-types-work-breakdown-structure.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.3 Types of tasks in Microsoft Project. Use this example to distinguish Project Summary Task, Summary Tasks, Detail Tasks, Milestones, and Outline Levels within a Work Breakdown Structure. Click image to zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/427c1c2a-7e61-40b8-a972-4a97a09dd666/Sailing+trip+planning+in+msp.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.4 Organizational chart type of Work Breakdown Structure. Use this organizational chart to understand how a Work Breakdown Structure visually organizes a project's major sections into logical groups of related work. Click image to zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ab888b34-9fb3-45f5-aead-75cbd2470c74/provisions.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0c2cfe63-7be0-4f6a-b6bc-308c663a555b/rigging+msproj.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/98ff3706-eaeb-4460-855d-458b239c6849/Milestones+in+Microsoft+Project.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/bd09780a-08d6-4e57-9782-30833a29b048/build-work-breakdown-structure-workflow-chart.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure Figure 5.5 Build Work Breakdown Structure workflow chart. Use this workflow chart to internalize the sequence for defining the Project Summary, organizing Major Phases and Summary Elements, identifying Activities and Milestones, and determining the appropriate level of Work Breakdown Structure detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1620765500420-LYEXQHN0DIPPECEZ81TF/microsoft-project-level-1-outline-level-field.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.6 Level 1 and Outline Level field. Use this view to identify the Level 1 Work Breakdown Structure elements and the Outline Level field, which shows each task's position within the project hierarchy and helps verify that the major phases are organized correctly. Click to zoom image. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614033189306-VWC6CZONLBA25EDLWN1B/triple-constraints-scope-defined-by-work-breakdown-structure.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.7 Triple Constraints with Scope defined by the Work Breakdown Structure. Use this diagram to understand how the Work Breakdown Structure defines project scope and how scope, time, and cost work together as the Triple Constraints that govern every project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ce8cf51d-8305-4315-b5ac-dbad693b18b7/microsoft-project-project-summary-task-duration-days.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.8 Project Summary Task showing project duration in days. Use this view to identify the Project Summary Task at Row 0 and review the total project duration, start date, finish date, and rolled-up schedule information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e720e4be-44cb-4639-ad82-04e4ad36a666/microsoft-project-duration-days-converted-to-months.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.9 Duration in days converted to months on the summary level. Use this example to see how Microsoft Project converts displayed duration units from days to months based on the duration settings defined in Project Options. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613768188728-0IXSCMLVXRNI865EJL1S/microsoft-project-outline-level-1.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.10 Outline Level 1. Use this view to collapse the Work Breakdown Structure to Level 1 and review only the Project Summary Task and Major Phases without lower-level details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613769804617-88KFZKZ9YNGK3K8HK14B/microsoft-project-recurring-on-site-review-task.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.11 Recurring task. Use this view to review the On-site Review recurring Summary Task and the fifteen individual three-hour occurrences scheduled every two weeks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613780616580-RJSGUYZGD28WQ5KJW5V7/microsoft-project-moving-summary-task.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.12 Moving a Summary Task. Use this example to see how a collapsed Summary Task can be moved to a new position in the Work Breakdown Structure while keeping its recurring tasks grouped beneath it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f9d3e056-397d-48a5-9562-081065a6ac1e/image+%282%29.png 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3e89c82f-de6d-4b17-b282-701c6bf81b37/microsoft-project-duration-conversion-settings.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.13 Duration conversion in Microsoft Project. Use this Project Options dialog to review the duration conversion settings used by the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine. These values determine how minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months are converted for scheduling calculations and displayed throughout the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/103fad09-3842-4d69-abbe-36fc0f7ee81e/microsoft-project-poor-wbs-level-1-example.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.14 Example of a poor Work Breakdown Structure at Level 1. Use this Microsoft Project view to identify Level 1 elements that do not function effectively as clear Major Phases. The inconsistent names, questionable sequence, and mixture of project elements make the overall project difficult to understand and demonstrate why Level 1 should present a concise, logical, and immediately recognizable phase structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/bfae2962-c6d0-49bf-81c3-f03655c0ad77/microsoft-project-annual-report-preparation-wbs.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.15 Annual Report Preparation project after correcting the Work Breakdown Structure. Use this completed exercise file to verify that the Project Summary Task is displayed, the Level 1 Major Phases are clearly named and logically sequenced, the Annual Report Complete Milestone is positioned within the correct phase, and Milestones are highlighted for easier review. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1593212036353-CS18NLJ4UOI90UJMKM39/CVM.gif 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f18eb919-4bbd-499c-9451-e6dadabc299a/microsoft-project-task-id-unique-id-outline-number-wbs-code.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.16 Task identification and Work Breakdown Structure numbers in Microsoft Project. Use this table to compare the ID, Unique ID, Outline Number, and WBS Code assigned to each task. The figure demonstrates that IDs and Outline Numbers change when tasks move, Unique IDs remain permanently associated with their tasks, and WBS Codes can be customized to support organizational identification and reporting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613928685099-VYSZON5WLQPW36NCOUC0/microsoft-project-define-custom-wbs-code-dialog.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.17 Define WBS Code dialog in Microsoft Project. Use this dialog to establish a custom Work Breakdown Structure code mask by defining the sequence, character type, length, and separator used at each outline level. A standardized WBS code helps identify project elements consistently and distinguish tasks when related projects are combined for reporting or resource management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/93b06384-365a-4f4b-ad22-b75572af89f3/microsoft-project-custom-wbs-codes-in-schedule.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.18 Custom WBS codes displayed in the project schedule. Use this Microsoft Project view to confirm that the custom WBS definition has been generated and applied to the project hierarchy. The WBS column displays structured codes that identify each Major Phase, Summary Element, Activity, and Milestone according to its position in the Work Breakdown Structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a6e614af-b842-4b5d-b555-760363d118d2/microsoft-project-format-highlight-tasks-filter.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.19 Formatting the Highlight Tasks filter in Microsoft Project. Use this formatting option to define how tasks that meet the criteria of a highlighted filter are displayed by selecting the Highlighted Tasks text style and assigning a background color. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0c7ca8d3-3799-4850-a702-08889e3617d4/microsoft-project-highlight-filter.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.20 Using the Filter to highlight in Microsoft Project. Use the View tab, More Filters, and the Highlight button to visually emphasize tasks that meet selected filter criteria without hiding the remaining tasks in the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/fd985e16-a475-426b-b46a-74bcdcb470a9/microsoft-project-mark-task-as-milestone.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.21 Mark task as a milestone feature in Microsoft Project. Use the Task Information dialog box to designate any task as a milestone by enabling the Mark task as milestone option, regardless of its duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5b01fc81-bd85-4bd1-9d51-d0dc59e022df/microsoft-project-insert-recurring-task.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.22 Inserting a recurring task in Microsoft Project. Use the Recurring Task command on the Task tab to create activities that repeat on a defined schedule, such as meetings, inspections, or routine project reviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3e89c82f-de6d-4b17-b282-701c6bf81b37/microsoft-project-residential-construction-exercise-file.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.23 Residential Construction.mpp exercise file. Use this completed exercise project to verify recurring tasks, project settings, milestones, and Work Breakdown Structure elements against the expected results before continuing to the next Activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/bfae2962-c6d0-49bf-81c3-f03655c0ad77/microsoft-project-annual-report-preparation-exercise-file.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.24 Annual Report Preparation.mpp exercise file. Use this completed exercise file to verify that the Project Summary Task is displayed, the Level 1 phases have been renamed using concise noun-based titles, the Annual Report Complete milestone has been moved beneath the appropriate summary task, and milestone formatting has been applied consistently throughout the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/93b06384-365a-4f4b-ad22-b75572af89f3/microsoft-project-wbs-manager-exercise-file.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Figure 5.25 WBS Manager.mpp exercise file. Use this completed exercise file to verify that the Work Breakdown Structure definition, outline numbering, WBS codes, and milestone formatting have been configured correctly. Compare your project with this completed example to confirm that the WBS structure and coding standards have been applied consistently before proceeding to the next Activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6418d17d-dc1e-4975-879d-98503c28b521/Completion.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg 5) Build Work Breakdown Structure - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/enter-estimates-microsoft-project daily 0.75 2026-08-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/139ff840-088d-4748-af9a-9933c824323e/project-map-enter-estimates-activity.jpg 6) Enter Estimates Figure 6.1 Enter Estimates Activity in Project MAP. This figure illustrates where Activity 6: Enter Estimates fits within the Project MAP (Model, Activities & Phases) framework and its relationship to the preceding and following Activities. Use this roadmap to understand how estimating builds on the completed Work Breakdown Structure and prepares the project for determining schedule logic in the next Activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/95b3d86e-fbd2-488a-a1c4-cb7ba7b787c5/activity-6-workspace-schedule.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.2 Enter Estimates Workspace Schedule. This figure displays the complete Activity 6 Workspace schedule, including the workflow, exercises, case examples, and estimated completion times for each section. Use this schedule to plan your study time, track your progress, and complete each estimating exercise in the recommended sequence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/91f4a791-fd1b-4f11-b89e-d5992478c89d/msp+estimating.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ec3487b9-fab9-4c6c-aed5-d254930a785e/estimating+with+msproject.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4b33062e-4dc1-45af-aa68-55a553897abf/team+in+msp.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/36b5259d-cee5-4b89-a799-4bcdeadd3a57/calc+cost+msproject.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4265a116-3a2f-40aa-ade7-949160ccf7fd/msp+tools.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/918ed2f4-4317-4a3d-b99f-92d43ff2115b/enter-estimates-workflow.jpg 6) Enter Estimates Figure 6.3 Enter Estimates Workflow. This figure presents the complete workflow for Activity 6, showing the sequence of steps used to define scope, calculate estimates, assign resources, and prepare a project for scheduling. Use this workflow to internalize the estimating process before completing the hands-on Microsoft Project exercises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614033189306-VWC6CZONLBA25EDLWN1B/project-scope-timing-cost-wbs.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.4 Project Scope. This figure illustrates the relationship among project scope, timing, costs, and the Work Breakdown Structure used to organize project work. Use this diagram to understand how decomposing scope into manageable WBS elements supports more accurate duration, work, resource, and cost estimates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1595539243330-4L1C7TCYF59WL06RC8RA/microsoft-project-split-window-scroll-bar.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.5 Split window in the scroll bar. This figure shows how to enable Microsoft Project's split window so the Gantt Chart and Task Form views can be displayed simultaneously. Use this feature to navigate project activities while entering detailed Notes and other task information without changing views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/83d01b12-76e3-4909-bbb3-b15c70eac4df/microsoft-project-task-form-notes-view.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.6 Notes theme or detail applied to the Task Form view. This figure shows the Task Form configured to display the Notes field for documenting detailed scope information about individual activities. Use this view to record activity descriptions, assumptions, constraints, deliverables, and other planning information directly within Microsoft Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f10888f0-3c2c-4e84-9e9a-1e20b2971be9/microsoft-project-task-notes-field.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.7 Task Notes field used to fully define activities. This figure demonstrates how the Notes field can be used to document complete scope details for individual project activities. Use this field to capture descriptions, deliverables, assumptions, constraints, and supporting information that improves estimate quality and project documentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/9f01cfef-5879-4f09-af9b-1349b8d47df8/microsoft-project-task-form-notes-detail.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.8 Notes detail in a Task Form view. This figure shows the Notes detail applied to the Task Form in a split Microsoft Project window, with the selected activity displayed above and its scope information entered below. Use this view to move through the Work Breakdown Structure while documenting scope statements for individual activities and milestones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5cb733c6-5dce-484a-b276-3fae0697c2bc/activity-docx-template.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.9 Activity.docx form. This figure shows the downloadable Activity.docx template used to document detailed activity information when additional decomposition is needed beyond the Microsoft Project Notes field. Use this form to capture supporting planning details that improve estimating accuracy and provide additional project documentation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/836868e8-7788-465e-a599-ad5bbfa982fc/macdill.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/fedae77d-fe2a-49b0-988b-f5fb0b2e65e4/cpships.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/82705e70-6e08-463b-9309-6e82ffd40130/microsoft-project-resource-standard-rates.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.10 Resource standard rates. This figure shows the Standard Rate field in Microsoft Project's Resource Sheet, where hourly or unit costs are assigned to project resources. Use this field to establish resource cost rates, so Microsoft Project can automatically calculate labor costs and overall project estimates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614511900564-3I5T89WKWX9G4KT414RZ/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.11 Fixing the duration estimate. This figure shows a 10-day task in Microsoft Project with Ben and Ted assigned, producing 160 hours of work and a calculated cost of $26,000 while the duration remains fixed. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine determines work and cost from a fixed duration estimate and assigned resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614512329768-JMAXIM1Z3075TCG5UKNL/microsoft-project-fixed-work-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.12 Fixing the work estimate. This figure demonstrates how Microsoft Project maintains a fixed work estimate while recalculating task duration as resource assignments change. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine adjusts schedules when work remains constant but resource availability changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614513146764-K1OXKU5SMAUFZMCC4JBI/microsoft-project-duration-work-default-values-project-options.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.13 Duration and Work default values selected in Project Options. This figure shows Microsoft Project displaying Duration values in weeks and Work values in days after changing the default units in the Project Options Schedule settings. Use this example to verify that your default Duration and Work entry units are configured correctly so the Calculation Engine displays and interprets estimates consistently throughout the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/bd74f3be-9547-4146-8c4b-754d53458fc1/microsoft-project-disable-all-macros-with-notification.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.14 Disable all macros with notification. This figure shows the Microsoft Project Trust Center Macro Settings dialog with Disable all macros with notification selected. Use this setting to improve security while allowing trusted project files containing macros, such as the PERT customization exercise, to be enabled when needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614521475522-PQN6UVZWARTGUTQ3QIXM/microsoft-project-create-pert-table.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.15 Creating a Table that can be used in a task-based view that uses tables or sheets. This figure shows the custom PERT Table containing the standard task fields together with custom Duration fields used for three-point estimating. Use this table to display the PERT estimating fields required to calculate optimistic, most likely, pessimistic, and calculated duration values within a task-based view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614535766308-W8B9FRRUB936NV1VEEG0/microsoft-project-create-pert-view.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.16 Creating a new view. This figure shows the New View dialog configured to create a PERT View using the Gantt Chart screen type, the PERT Table, the No Group grouping, and the All Tasks filter. Use this view to display the custom PERT estimating table in a Gantt Chart format for entering and reviewing three-point duration estimates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614518522313-UH76YRDTLSVOLJ04NM37/microsoft-project-vba-macro-custom-fields-pert-formula.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.17 VBA Editor, showing macro that will change the name of custom fields and add a formula to a custom field. This figure shows the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Editor displaying a macro that automatically renames custom Duration fields and assigns the PERT calculation formula used throughout this exercise. Use this macro to automate repetitive customization tasks, ensure consistent field names and formulas, and reduce manual setup when preparing Microsoft Project for PERT estimating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614518995244-BKUBZWO9VGKDTAHEH3YX/microsoft-project-vba-macro-apply-pert-view.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.18 Macro in VBA that applies a view. This figure shows the Microsoft Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) Editor displaying a macro that automatically applies the custom PERT View created during the exercise. Use this macro to automate switching to the correct custom view, reduce repetitive setup tasks, and ensure a consistent PERT estimating environment whenever the project is opened or reviewed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614537744036-HWZVET4WEU78B6R02ZZB/microsoft-project-add-pert-macros-to-quick-access-toolbar.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.19 Adding a macro to the toolbar. This figure shows the Microsoft Project Customize Quick Access Toolbar dialog, where the ApplyPERT_View and PERT macros are added to the Quick Access Toolbar and assigned custom names and icons. Use this configuration to make your custom PERT macros immediately available, allowing you to apply the PERT View and run the PERT calculation with a single click. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a6b80802-e40f-4033-9243-9cb0ec73fe36/microsoft-project-custom-fields-pert-calculation.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.20 Custom fields for PERT calculation. This figure shows the Custom Fields dialog box used to create and manage custom duration fields for PERT estimating in Microsoft Project. Use this dialog to rename custom fields, assign formulas, and build reusable PERT calculations that support more accurate duration estimates and risk analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614539685304-3R142Y5E2EEQ9BN0W03O/microsoft-project-custom-field-formula-pert.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.21 Custom field and formula. This figure shows a custom duration field configured with a formula that automatically calculates PERT values in Microsoft Project. Use this formula to automate expected duration and variance calculations, reducing manual effort while ensuring consistent estimating throughout the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614540561316-IL3FVTF6H686IIOJE18T/microsoft-project-graphical-indicators-custom-field-formula.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.22 Graphical indicator for a formula in a custom field. This figure shows the Graphical Indicators dialog box used to display visual indicators based on values returned from a custom formula. Use this feature to highlight activities that exceed defined thresholds, making estimating issues and potential risks easier to identify during project reviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1ac764f5-e3eb-45df-9011-5a8bd23b82b5/microsoft-project-work-type-resource-examples.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.23 Examples of Work type resources with a rate, base calendar, availability and description. This figure shows Work resources defined with standard rates, calendars, availability, and descriptive information in the Resource Sheet. Use this view to define the people and equipment that perform project work so the Calculation Engine can accurately calculate work, costs, and schedules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f6c24adc-0d31-4e20-9442-1f7191c85841/microsoft-project-material-type-resource-examples.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.24 Examples of Material type resources with the standard label and a cost per unit. This figure shows Material resources configured with unit labels and cost-per-unit values in the Resource Sheet. Use this resource type to estimate consumable materials that do not perform work but contribute material costs to the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/01ae9180-ed50-46c0-a1de-4bc36ec99142/microsoft-project-cost-type-resource-examples.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.25 Examples of Cost type resources. This figure shows Cost resources that allow fixed expenses to be assigned directly to activities without affecting work or scheduling calculations. Use this resource type to track expenses such as travel, permits, training, or subcontractor fees while keeping project costs organized and accurate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f66c6ccc-3b34-4453-926b-50b409d73ea1/Abbott+Labs.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1596057308083-C8PTK0TRJWJ02LNSH9OQ/define-determine-calculation-assign-resource-cycle.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.26 Define, Determine Calculation, Assign Resource Cycle. This workflow diagram illustrates the repetitive process of defining resources, determining assignment calculations, assigning resources, observing the results, and repeating the cycle until the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine becomes intuitive. Use this workflow to internalize the estimating process so you can accurately model duration, work, and cost by repeatedly testing how different resource definitions and calculation selections affect project schedules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8bec3288-862f-4cf7-8f75-86d69a5de225/microsoft-project-resource-availability-calendar-exceptions.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.27 Adjusting Resource Available and exceptions to the base calendar. This figure shows the Resource Information dialog box where resource availability percentages and calendar exceptions are defined to reflect changing availability over time. Use this dialog to create realistic resource calendars by defining availability periods, vacations, and exceptions so the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine schedules work according to actual resource capacity rather than ideal assumptions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614547648375-Q9B2PCLB5CY4JRMWC6HJ/microsoft-project-resource-usage-availability-contour.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.28 Resource Usage view showing availability contour. This figure displays the Resource Usage view with time-phased availability, showing how a resource's Max Units change over time as calendar exceptions and availability periods are applied. Use this view to verify that changing resource availability is correctly reflected before assigning work, helping ensure the Calculation Engine produces realistic schedules and workloads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614549369311-67EQSRRPOMKLSP07N8UH/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-flagged-resources.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.29 Resources flagged and highlighted in the Resource Sheet view. This figure shows the Microsoft Project Resource Sheet with newly defined resources highlighted using a Flag field and organized by resource group to verify that all required resource definitions have been completed correctly. Use this view to validate your resource definitions before assigning resources to activities, ensuring the Calculation Engine has accurate resource information for estimating duration, work, and cost. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/11c833ca-b960-49e1-8d21-26abb9c9df58/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-resource-definition.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.30 Resource defined in the resource sheet view. This figure shows the Microsoft Project Resource Sheet with the custom Bridge Resources Defined table applied, displaying the standard fields used to define project resources, including Base Calendar assignments. Use this view to verify that every resource has the correct calendar, availability, rates, and properties before resource assignments are made and the Calculation Engine begins calculating the project schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/63d215da-a837-4371-a971-7f3f991d1772/microsoft-project-five-calculation-selections.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.31 The five possible calculation selections. This figure shows the five combinations of Task Type and Effort Driven settings used in the Master Class to demonstrate how Microsoft Project calculates Duration, Work, and resource assignments. Use this reference to identify the appropriate calculation method for each Activity before assigning resources so the Calculation Engine produces the expected scheduling results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1410cdfc-a77e-4666-976c-ee621a34c47e/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-calculation-duration-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.32 Effort Driven and Type selections. This figure shows the Task Type and Effort Driven fields displayed together for each example Activity, illustrating how the selected combination controls Microsoft Project's scheduling calculations. Use this view to verify that each Activity has the intended calculation settings before assigning resources and evaluating the Calculation Engine's results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614607539884-79006BOBQBM1LCBD1L2M/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-calculation-work-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.34 Fixed Duration calculation when there is a work estimate. This figure shows a Fixed Duration task that begins with a work estimate rather than a duration estimate. Use this example to compare how the Calculation Engine determines resource assignments and distributes work while preserving the task's fixed duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614608513142-IZDYAHEX6ZZ4GH6GEMKD/microsoft-project-fixed-units-duration-work-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.35 Fixed Units calculation when there is a duration and work estimate. This figure demonstrates a Fixed Units task with both duration and work estimates entered before assigning resources. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine preserves assignment units while recalculating duration or work as resource assignments change, illustrating one of Microsoft Project's most commonly used scheduling behaviors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614609446775-YDWG8UKPOK25ECROTX4T/microsoft-project-fixed-units-duration-work-estimate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.35 Fixed Units calculation when there is a duration and work estimate. This figure demonstrates a Fixed Units task with both duration and work estimates entered before assigning resources. Use this example to understand why Fixed Units is often the default scheduling behavior and how the Calculation Engine maintains assignment units while recalculating duration or work as project conditions change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614610202422-AYB4J1Y5N8FLF970DK0U/microsoft-project-calculation-results-not-appropriate.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.36 Not all calculations are appropriate or make sense. This figure demonstrates that certain combinations of Task Type, Effort Driven, duration estimates, work estimates, and resource assignments can produce calculations that are technically correct but operationally unrealistic. Use this example to evaluate whether the Calculation Engine's results reflect how the work will actually be performed and adjust the calculation settings when necessary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614612764534-8S29XQNNSSI4O0VIZELF/microsoft-project-fixed-units-assignment-percent.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.37 Fixed Units refers to the units resources are assigned. Those units tend to be fixed. This figure illustrates the primary behavior of the Fixed Units Task Type, where the assignment percentage for each resource generally remains constant while the Calculation Engine adjusts duration and work as project conditions change. Use this example to understand why Fixed Units often behaves differently than Fixed Duration or Fixed Work when assignments are modified. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614614939818-FBU79CY4LH5AOLH4KTUC/microsoft-project-fixed-units-longest-resource-assignment.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.38 The duration of a Fixed Unit task is driven by the longest resource assignment. This figure demonstrates that the duration of a Fixed Units Activity is controlled by the resource assignment requiring the greatest amount of elapsed time to complete its assigned work. Use this example to understand why reducing an individual resource's assignment percentage can increase the overall Activity duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614615466289-FZURRCOW1JMLEJ27O8TY/Assignment-driving-duration-msp.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.39 Resource assignment driving the duration of the activity. This figure displays the Task Usage as the bottom view, showing time-phased resource assignments that explain why one resource determines the Activity's finish date. Use this view to analyze daily work assignments and verify how the Calculation Engine determines Activity duration from individual resource workloads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614616827686-0DMGDLO5JU9D74PK17ZY/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-resource-assignments.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.40 Assignments to a Fixed Duration activity. The duration does not change because it is fixed. This figure demonstrates a Fixed Duration Activity after multiple Work, Material, and Cost resources have been assigned. Use this example to observe that the Calculation Engine maintains the specified duration while recalculating work, units, and costs as resource assignments change. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614617453897-O3BNSRNM3MG4B614D36S/microsoft-project-material-resource-assignments.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.41 Material Type resource assignments. This figure shows Material and Cost resources assigned to a Fixed Duration Activity, including consumable materials, facility rentals, transcript services, and lunch expenses. Use this example to understand that Material and Cost resources affect project costs without changing Activity duration or calculated work, making them appropriate for tracking non-labor expenses. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614617770719-7KZX2S6VQAHLUUK4TP9Z/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-activity-assignments.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.42 Fixed Duration activity assignments. This figure demonstrates a Fixed Duration Activity after multiple Work resources have been assigned and the Activity duration has been manually adjusted. Use this example to observe how the Calculation Engine maintains the specified duration while recalculating resource work assignments and project costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614618593108-FQFNMCT3NTC57O0DLL8S/microsoft-project-fixed-work-activity-assignments.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.43 Fixed Work activities. The work estimate is fixed, the duration and cost change based on assignments. This figure illustrates thnderstand the scheduling behavior most closely associated with effort-driven estimating and "what-if" resource analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614628819413-RHN7HP2C34ZVAZTXAPML/microsoft-project-fixed-units-effort-driven-calculation.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.44 Calculation for Fixed Units Effort Driven. This figure demonstrates the Fixed Units / Effort Driven calculation method, where Microsoft Project attempts to redistribute a fixed amount of work across assigned resources while maintaining assignment units. Use this example to compare its behavior with Fixed Work and determine when this calculation method produces the scheduling results you expect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614629536079-LS4DYZXBVUJI4L7SLBUB/microsoft-project-fixed-duration-effort-driven-calculation.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.45 Fixed Duration Effort Driven calculation. This figure illustrates the Fixed Duration / Effort Driven calculation method, where the Activity duration remains constant while Microsoft Project attempts to redistribute work evenly among assigned resources. Use this example to compare this hybrid scheduling behavior with standard Fixed Duration calculations and understand how the Calculation Engine balances work assignments without changing the planned duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf6f6982-d2c0-45ce-a749-eab3a456a76d/microsoft-project-assign-resources-calculation-methods.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.46 Make resource assignments to activities with different Type and Effort Driven selections. This figure displays the completed Assign Resources.mpp exercise after resource assignments have been made using each of the five Task Type and Effort Driven calculation methods. Use this completed example to compare your results and verify that the Calculation Engine has calculated duration, work, cost, and resource assignments correctly for each scheduling method. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/16f1f351-9e82-4afa-9389-664ed9242d77/microsoft-project-best-resource-assignment-workspace.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.47 Best setup for making resource assignments. This figure illustrates the recommended Microsoft Project workspace for assigning resources, including the Bridge Assignments view, Task Form, Assign Resources dialog, and Work, Cost, and Duration fields. Use this workspace configuration to efficiently assign resources while monitoring how the Calculation Engine updates work, duration, and project costs in real time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614513146764-K1OXKU5SMAUFZMCC4JBI/microsoft-project-duration-work-project-options-completed.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.48 Duration and Work default values selected in Project Options. This figure shows the completed exercise verifying that the Duration is entered in and Work is entered in settings have been configured correctly in Microsoft Project Options. Use this completed example to confirm that the default display and entry units match your project standards before continuing with future Activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0505112f-50a6-4bd1-a94a-36360bea6662/microsoft-project-custom-pert-view.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.49 Custom PERT view with custom fields for calculating PERT. This figure shows the completed PERT View containing custom fields for Optimistic Duration, Most Likely Duration, Pessimistic Duration, Expected Duration, and PERT Variance. Use this view to verify that your PERT customization is functioning correctly and automatically calculating expected durations before applying estimates to your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614549369311-67EQSRRPOMKLSP07N8UH/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-completed-resource-definitions.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.50 Resources flagged and highlighted in the Resource Sheet view. This figure shows the completed Resource Definition.mpp exercise with newly defined resources highlighted using a Flag field for verification. Use this completed example to confirm that your Work, Material, and Cost resources have been defined correctly before assigning them to Activities in your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/63d215da-a837-4371-a971-7f3f991d1772/microsoft-project-finalize-estimates-five-calculation-selections.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.51 The five possible calculation selections. This figure shows the completed Finalize Estimates Routine.mpp exercise with each Activity configured for one of the five Task Type and Effort Driven calculation methods. Use this completed example to verify that your calculation selections and Notes match the expected results before applying these concepts to your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf6f6982-d2c0-45ce-a749-eab3a456a76d/microsoft-project-master-project-work-cost-constraints.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.52 Master Project with work and cost constraints. This figure shows the completed Master Project after resources have been assigned and the Calculation Engine has calculated the total Work and Cost for the project. Use this view to verify that the calculated Work and Cost constraints align with the project's planning assumptions before proceeding to schedule development. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/16f1f351-9e82-4afa-9389-664ed9242d77/microsoft-project-best-setup-assigning-resources.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Figure 6.53 Best set up for assigning resources. This figure illustrates the recommended Microsoft Project workspace for assigning resources, combining the Bridge Assignments view, Task Form, Assign Resources dialog, and key Work, Duration, and Cost fields into a single layout. Use this workspace to efficiently assign resources while immediately evaluating how the Calculation Engine updates schedules, workloads, and project costs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6418d17d-dc1e-4975-879d-98503c28b521/Completion.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg 6) Enter Estimates - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/microsoft-project-schedule-logic daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/004f9873-8f70-449e-99ac-4205a3a3fc72/project-map-determine-schedule-logic.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic Figure 7.1 Determine Schedule Logic in Project MAP. This figure illustrates Activity 7: Determine Schedule Logic within the Project MAP (Model, Activities & Phases) framework, showing where schedule logic fits in the overall planning process after estimates have been completed and before project communications begin. Use this roadmap to understand how defining task modes, timing constraints, dependencies, deadlines, and the Critical Path transforms estimated activities into a dynamic project schedule managed by the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/95b3d86e-fbd2-488a-a1c4-cb7ba7b787c5/activity-7-workspace-schedule.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.2 Workspace schedule. This figure shows the Microsoft Project schedule used to organize the entire Activity 7 Workspace, including workflow, exercises, journal activities, review tasks, and final assessment. Use this schedule to understand how the Activity Workspace itself is planned and sequenced using the same scheduling principles taught throughout the Master Class. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/21d9c6c7-1157-4a32-b62c-339ea22250cf/milestones+in+msp.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/55d81dbd-665f-43ad-8616-493b5d4612ac/sequence+tasks+in+ms+project.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3d5afe3e-1483-4264-8a59-c402cfa7a7a9/view+the+timeline+in+msproj.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d2d2fbe7-a808-4141-9837-d93a4fe771be/determine-schedule-logic-workflow.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic Figure 7.3 Determine Schedule Logic Workflow. This workflow chart summarizes the complete process for building schedule logic in Microsoft Project, including defining timing constraints, selecting Task Modes, sequencing activities and milestones, reviewing the Calculation Engine, linking dependencies, and analyzing the Critical Path. Use this workflow to internalize the sequence of decisions required to build a dynamic project schedule that automatically responds to project changes through the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/26d6a7fb-39d9-4639-97b5-0129fa7096d9/microsoft-project-total-slack-project-options.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.4 Defining Total Slack in Project Options. This figure shows the Project Options dialog where Microsoft Project defines the amount of Total Slack that qualifies an activity or milestone as Critical. Use this setting to control how the Calculation Engine identifies Critical activities and to customize Critical Path analysis for your organization's scheduling standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7b4ec0a9-2af5-4be2-b800-df8d96aea788/microsoft-project-zero-total-slack-critical.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.5 Zero Total Slack marks an element as Critical. This figure illustrates a project in which only activities with Zero Total Slack are identified as Critical, causing Microsoft Project to highlight their task bars and backgrounds. Use this example to understand the traditional Critical Path Method and how the Calculation Engine identifies activities that directly determine the project's earliest completion date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5739ac46-26e3-4e10-80c8-513910d1b173/microsoft-project-critical-elements-not-on-critical-path.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.6 Elements not on the critical path but marked as Critical. This figure demonstrates that Microsoft Project marks certain activities and milestones as Critical even though they are not on the traditional Critical Path. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine identifies Critical elements based on timing constraints, deadlines, and other scheduling conditions in addition to Total Slack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614949862763-RSY1MB0W3QBVUYWC6BBZ/Microsoft+Project+Format+tab+highlighting+the+Drawing+command+used+to+insert+shapes+and+annotations+into+the+Gantt+Chart+view. 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.7 To add a drawing to the Gantt Chart view, go to the Format tab / Drawing command on the ribbon. This figure shows the Drawing command on the Format tab, which allows simple graphics and annotations to be placed directly in the Gantt Chart area. Use this feature to add instructional callouts, visual reminders, or explanatory graphics that improve the readability of schedules without affecting the project data. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614951489613-WOQIL0KVLXTX4WA9CMWT/microsoft-project-must-start-on-timing-constraint.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.8 Must Start On Timing Constraint. This figure shows an activity assigned a Must Start On (MSO) timing constraint, forcing the activity to begin on a specific date and time regardless of other scheduling logic. Use this constraint only when a start date is truly fixed, because it limits the flexibility of the Calculation Engine to adjust the schedule automatically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614952580839-I349HNO0KC513FNPUCV2/microsoft-project-working-day-calendar-exception.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.9 Working day exception to the project calendar. This figure shows the Change Working Time dialog where a calendar exception is created to designate July 4 as a working day for a specific project. Use this feature to modify the project calendar for holidays, special workdays, or organizational exceptions so the Calculation Engine schedules activities according to actual working time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588377621406-3ZCR3CJMW35YIQGV69TM/DlA.png 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614953822987-52OI4SQTFTUJIEDWSTYB/microsoft-project-define-timing-constraints-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.10 Define Timing Constraints exercise results. This figure shows the completed Define Timing Constraints exercise with the Flight Departs activity scheduled using a Must Start On constraint and the newly created task assigned a Start No Earlier Than (SNET) constraint. Use this completed example to verify that your timing constraints and resulting schedule match the expected exercise results before continuing to the next lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614908645582-5PCK9KGFG8X9S38XDBQL/microsoft-project-auto-summary-manual-tasks.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.11 Auto Scheduled summary task with Manually Scheduled tasks. This figure shows an Automatically Scheduled summary element containing Manually Scheduled activities, illustrating how Microsoft Project rolls up duration and dates when the summary element is calculated automatically. Use this example to understand the interaction between Task Modes and why Automatically Scheduled summary elements provide more reliable schedule calculations during project planning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614909675774-H7I3MCAZ42T7R5GUZTMI/microsoft-project-update-manually-scheduled-links.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.12 Update Manually Scheduled tasks when editing links. This figure shows the Schedule page in Project Options, highlighting the setting that automatically updates Manually Scheduled activities when dependencies are created or modified. Use this option to control whether manually scheduled activities respond to changes in schedule logic while preserving the flexibility of manual scheduling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614911901486-Z0QMPFBWY8CZO0USCMH4/microsoft-project-summary-duration-rollup.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.13 Exercise results, rollup of duration on the summary level. This figure shows the completed Task Mode exercise, demonstrating how Microsoft Project rolls up duration to the summary element based on the earliest start and latest finish of the indented activities rather than summing individual durations. Use this example to understand one of the Calculation Engine's fundamental scheduling rules when interpreting summary element duration https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/77e0d449-9278-484e-9afc-f5447913b3ec/texas.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/45382822-4f14-4aa5-87a7-fcb8abdd3547/doha+ms+project.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/fb5644c8-f9e4-463d-89a4-72f2cc465430/speyway+msp.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615124484278-7T8ZWWGYS2TP1BXE2PDS/microsoft-project-scheduling-message.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.14 Scheduling message. This figure shows a Microsoft Project scheduling message that appears when a timing constraint conflicts with schedule logic, alerting the project manager that the Calculation Engine cannot satisfy all scheduling requirements. Use this message as the starting point for investigating conflicts involving timing constraints, dependencies, calendars, or other scheduling rules that prevent the project from being calculated as expected. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/07123d35-27ef-4120-bada-d8c233d2a60a/microsoft-project-proposed-schedule-conflict-message.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.15 Proposed schedule conflict message. This figure presents a redesigned scheduling conflict message that clearly identifies the conflicting timing constraint, predecessor, and required corrective action. Use this example to better understand the underlying cause of schedule conflicts and the specific changes needed to resolve them within the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615125472848-M9AUT8AUFEOBPCDRMX5P/microsoft-project-negative-total-slack-timing-constraint.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.16 Negative Total Slack caused by a Timing Constraint conflict with a Link. This figure shows a project where a Must Finish On timing constraint conflicts with a dependency, producing Negative Total Slack. Use this example to recognize how conflicting schedule logic creates negative slack and how the Calculation Engine indicates the amount of time the schedule must be shortened to meet the required completion date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/076cccfb-871e-4a47-a0ff-818cb4529008/apple+organge+msproj.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/42dd0802-4405-48c6-a6b9-738287ccbac4/microsoft-project-scheduling-engine-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.17 Exercise Results. This figure shows the completed Scheduling Engine exercise after reviewing calendars, timing constraints, task calendars, links, effort-driven scheduling, and resource leveling. Use this completed schedule to verify that your Calculation Engine settings, task notes, dependencies, and slack values match the expected exercise results before continuing to the next lesson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f3722b8-8671-4fff-95db-3be0a8f66df8/judgement+msp.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588435191739-EG5VOMPB36KHLTVOD22N/steelray_logo.png 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615119874524-L0NRAZ4X0A4IA31OPEYU/barbecana.png 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588191030076-3HLIJLN10VT3GVFVW8YV/microsoft-project-types-of-links-dependencies.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.18 Types of links or dependencies in Microsoft Project. This figure illustrates the four dependency types supported by Microsoft Project: Finish-to-Start (FS), Start-to-Start (SS), Finish-to-Finish (FF), and Start-to-Finish (SF). Use this reference to understand how each dependency controls the scheduling relationship between predecessor and successor activities and how the Calculation Engine determines activity dates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7351e3ce-8c3a-4319-bbcc-5965b9859487/microsoft-project-types-of-links-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.19 Exercise results for the type of links in Microsoft Project. This figure shows the completed Types of Links exercise with Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, lead, and lag relationships correctly applied. Use this completed schedule to verify that your dependencies match the expected results and that the Calculation Engine is correctly calculating activity dates based on the selected link types. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588192566130-A6WV5VS10C6QUW3B41U1/CPM-2.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.20 Forward pass and backward pass calculations. This figure introduces the two primary calculations of the Critical Path Method (CPM): the Forward Pass, which determines the earliest possible dates, and the Backward Pass, which determines the latest allowable dates without delaying project completion. Use this overview to understand the scheduling calculations the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine performs automatically whenever project logic changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615224737625-NGCO6N9JG7U3N8QAH7S9/critical-path-forward-pass-boulder-to-tampa.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.21 Boulder to Tampa, forward pass in the Critical Path Method. This figure uses a cross-country trip from Boulder, Colorado, to Tampa, Florida, to illustrate how a Forward Pass calculates the earliest possible arrival based on travel durations and planned stops. Use this analogy to visualize how the Calculation Engine determines the earliest start and finish dates for activities by progressing sequentially through the project network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615224826737-EFOJ758RKE22TXNH1B27/microsoft-project-boulder-to-tampa-schedule.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.22 Trip from Boulder to Tampa with stops. This figure shows a Microsoft Project schedule representing a road trip with planned stops, illustrating how incorrect scheduling options can produce an unrealistic project duration at the summary level. Use this exercise to practice debugging Calculation Engine settings and identifying scheduling selections that affect summary duration calculations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588196493856-MGUFPILCSHCEKV45F3AA/microsoft-project-total-free-slack.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.23 Total and Free Slack. This figure explains the difference between Total Slack and Free Slack, two fundamental calculations used by the Critical Path Method to measure schedule flexibility. Use this graphic to understand how Microsoft Project calculates available float and determines whether an activity can be delayed without affecting successor activities or the overall project completion date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588196555675-5P3I3D137X6O7LJALHAN/microsoft-project-critical-path-method-notes.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.24 Notes on Critical Path Method in Microsoft Project. This figure summarizes several important scheduling concepts used by the Critical Path Method, including working time, Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, Total Slack, Free Slack, and the effect of timing constraints on schedule calculations. Use this reference to reinforce the key scheduling rules that the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine applies automatically when calculating project dates and identifying Critical activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588197846892-ABCDS80ACF8QVWJ5W2JC/critical-path-network-calculation-example.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.25 Network graphic used to illustrate CPM calculation. This figure presents a simplified network diagram used to demonstrate how the Critical Path Method calculates Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, Total Slack, Negative Slack, and Free Slack for each activity. Use this network to visualize how the Calculation Engine performs CPM calculations based on activity durations and dependency relationships. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588255443559-X6QSEF860R151C1FH5O1/critical-path-forward-pass-calculation.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.26 Forward pass calculations. This figure illustrates the Forward Pass portion of the Critical Path Method, where Microsoft Project calculates the earliest possible start and finish dates by progressing through each activity from the beginning of the schedule. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine establishes the earliest achievable project completion date based on activity durations and logical dependencies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588255484643-JY69K64TNVQQZFMADWB9/critical-path-backward-pass-calculation.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.27 Backward Pass calculation in the CPM. This figure demonstrates the Backward Pass calculation used by the Critical Path Method to determine the latest allowable start and finish dates without delaying the project completion date. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine establishes schedule flexibility and prepares the calculations needed to determine Total Slack and the Critical Path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588255503863-698FT49SBUNE4T5S9ROY/critical-path-total-slack-calculation.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.28 Total Slack (Float) calculation. This figure demonstrates how Total Slack is calculated as the difference between an activity's Early Finish and Late Finish, representing the amount of schedule flexibility available before the project's completion date is affected. Use this example to understand how Microsoft Project determines whether an activity has scheduling flexibility or belongs to the Critical Path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588255549484-IVS55FT3HB5TBLZ7XW0H/critical-path-method-critical-path.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.29 Critical Path. This figure highlights the Critical Path, the longest sequence of dependent activities that determines the earliest possible completion date for the project. Use this illustration to understand how the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine identifies Critical activities based on Total Slack calculations and why delays to these activities directly affect the project's finish date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588255565955-DVTCNRFOO8V0SERV6P9B/critical-path-method-free-slack.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.30 Free Slack (Float). This figure illustrates Free Slack, the amount of time an activity can be delayed without delaying the early start of its immediate successor. Use this example to distinguish Free Slack from Total Slack and understand how Microsoft Project evaluates schedule flexibility at the activity level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615229350389-BXNA9M5VPKJ8U5HUC95Z/microsoft-project-correct-summary-duration-calculation.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.31 Schedule with the correct duration calculation on the summary level. This figure shows the corrected Boulder to Tampa schedule after resolving the scheduling option that caused an incorrect Project Summary duration calculation. Use this completed example to verify that the Calculation Engine is correctly calculating both individual activity durations and the overall Project Summary duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588267367804-QR6NHHLZX1PK96QSG47V/microsoft-project-network-diagram-format-tab.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.32 Network Diagram with the Format tab on the ribbon selected. This figure shows the Network Diagram view with the Format tab active, highlighting the commands used to modify node appearance, layout, box styles, and formatting options. Use this ribbon to customize Network Diagram views for improved readability while preserving the underlying schedule logic maintained by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e53bdd26-c61f-40f9-bb5a-ab63bca1a970/microsoft-project-network-diagram-box-styles.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.33 Box Styles dialog box for the Network Diagram view. This figure shows the Box Styles dialog used to define the appearance of Critical, Noncritical, Summary, Milestone, External, and other node types displayed in the Network Diagram. Use this dialog to customize how different schedule elements are visually represented, making Critical Path analysis and schedule reviews easier to interpret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/dc887e27-ed17-4577-b7cc-2d87629df4b0/microsoft-project-network-diagram-data-templates.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.34 Box Style and the Data Templates dialog boxes. This figure shows the Box Styles and Data Templates dialog boxes used to customize the information displayed within Network Diagram nodes. Use this configuration to add fields such as Total Slack and Free Slack to node templates, making Critical Path Method calculations visible directly within the Network Diagram view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615294289666-M1MJJJP3H69UC962RLA0/microsoft-project-network-diagram-cpm-calculations.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.35 Network Diagram highlighting critical tasks (nodes) and displaying CPM calculations. This figure shows a customized Network Diagram highlighting Critical activities while displaying key Critical Path Method (CPM) calculations, including Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, Late Finish, Total Slack, and Free Slack within each node. Use this customized view to analyze schedule logic visually and verify the calculations performed by the Microsoft Project Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588278024067-DJFRVWHA4EEQDZX82RSU/microsoft-project-organizer-copy-view-global-mpt.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.36 Using the Organizer to copy an element like a view or table associated with a project to the Global.MPT. This figure shows the Organizer dialog used to copy customized views between an individual project and the Global.MPT file. Use this feature to make custom Network Diagram views, tables, and other reusable elements available in future Microsoft Project schedules without recreating them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ead44609-9f4b-4d90-a42a-55136a3ef279/microsoft-project-network-diagram-templates.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.37 Templates in the Network Diagram view. This figure displays the collection of available Network Diagram Templates used to control the information presented within activity nodes. Use this list to select, modify, or import templates that display the scheduling and Critical Path information most appropriate for your project reviews. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/650c29a9-2eba-4079-af18-ed65132c3095/microsoft-project-network-diagram-imported-template-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.38 Exercise results, imported Template into a Network Diagram view. This figure shows the completed exercise after importing the custom Example—Critical Path template into a new Network Diagram view. Use this completed example to verify that your customized Network Diagram displays the expected Critical Path Method fields and formatting before using it in your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588435892151-HI2P7QNDVKDR3NC6G9RF/Network+charts.png 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7ecf53f4-9b39-4af4-94f4-569cd0abc42a/Critical+Tools.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ad0c3c95-907c-47bf-8a73-3e371837dea1/microsoft-project-critical-path-table-slack-formatting.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.39 Exercise Results, Critical formatted in the table and view. Slack formatted in the taskbars side of the window pane. This figure shows the completed Critical Path exercise with the Bridge Critical Path table applied, Critical activities highlighted, and Slack displayed on the Gantt Chart taskbars. Use this completed example to verify that your table, taskbar formatting, and Critical Path display match the expected results before proceeding to schedule compression techniques. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a2b10e50-ac7e-475d-a4b9-c18614ee2409/KKE.png 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8b65e79c-c6e5-4857-a83f-ef4ab2fc9175/CRS.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/dc91f052-4f57-4534-a00e-2d0cd09ab365/habitat+microsoft+project.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3392780f-d914-44c0-8009-72f54c5bd286/restore+old+home+msp.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5a531145-6a46-4bac-8951-bc4e93323bbf/extreem+msproject.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1588083488305-SSYJJOT5R7IZFCNVT7VO/Extreem-Makeover.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.35 Before and after of the Tampa Extreme Makeover home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/05730c37-4ff3-45a8-a8da-18828218d7e9/Power+plant.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b6e88bc1-af44-41f5-8c23-a09ec418b0b9/microsoft-project-task-mode-selections.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.40 Task Mode selections. This figure illustrates the various methods for changing Task Mode in Microsoft Project, including the Task Mode field, the Task tab on the ribbon, the Bridge Quick Access Toolbar, and Project Options for selecting the default scheduling mode. Use this reference to understand the different ways to switch between Manually Scheduled and Automatically Scheduled elements while controlling how the Calculation Engine schedules your project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/606eb540-987b-45b3-9d84-1b0f0eb8cd86/microsoft-project-timing-constraints-selections.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.41 Timing Constraints selections. This figure shows the Task Information – Advanced dialog together with the available Timing Constraint selections in Microsoft Project. Use this dialog to apply Flexible, Semi-Flexible, and Inflexible timing constraints while understanding how each selection affects the behavior of the Calculation Engine and the project's schedule flexibility. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/412a2f8f-7069-4413-bfa7-20c89296f1d5/microsoft-project-linking-tasks-methods.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.42 Linking tasks in Microsoft Project. This figure demonstrates several methods for creating task dependencies, including the Link Tasks command, the Predecessors field, the Task Information dialog, and manual linking within the Gantt Chart. Use this reference to understand the different techniques for establishing Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and Start-to-Finish relationships that drive the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2b8bb95c-c5c9-4935-80e4-c77725bb0ec0/microsoft-project-critical-path-display.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.43 Critical Path in Microsoft Project. This figure illustrates how Microsoft Project identifies and displays the Critical Path, including the Show Critical Tasks option, Total Slack settings, and other scheduling conditions that determine whether an activity is considered Critical. Use this example to understand how the Calculation Engine evaluates schedule logic and highlights the activities that directly affect the project's completion date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d520b3f6-e1a6-4ba0-bbba-6eb9acea207b/microsoft-project-what-is-marked-critical.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.44 What is marked as Critical in Microsoft Project. This figure demonstrates the different scheduling conditions that cause Microsoft Project to mark an activity or milestone as Critical, including Zero Total Slack, Must Start On, Must Finish On, As Late As Possible, Deadlines, and timing constraints that create scheduling conflicts. Use this example to understand that Critical status is determined by more than the traditional Critical Path and how the Calculation Engine evaluates multiple scheduling rules when identifying Critical elements. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/650c29a9-2eba-4079-af18-ed65132c3095/microsoft-project-network-diagram-template-import-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.45 Exercise results, imported Template into a Network Diagram view. This figure shows the completed Master Project after importing the custom Example—Critical Path template into a Network Diagram view. Use this completed example to verify that your imported template displays the expected Critical Path Method fields and customized node formatting before saving the view for future projects https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ad0c3c95-907c-47bf-8a73-3e371837dea1/microsoft-project-master-project-critical-path-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.46 Exercise Results, Critical formatted in the table and view. Slack formatted in the taskbars side of the window pane. This figure shows the completed Master Project with the Bridge Critical Path table applied, Critical activities highlighted, and Slack displayed on the Gantt Chart. Use this completed example to confirm that your final formatting matches the expected Activity 7 results before moving to the next Activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614953822987-52OI4SQTFTUJIEDWSTYB/microsoft-project-travel-mpp-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.47 Exercise 1 results for Travel.mpp. This figure shows the completed Travel.mpp exercise with the Flight Departs activity assigned a Must Start On timing constraint, the A New Task activity assigned a Start No Earlier Than (SNET) constraint, and the associated note displayed in the Gantt Chart. Use this completed example to verify that your timing constraints and resulting schedule match the expected exercise results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1614911901486-Z0QMPFBWY8CZO0USCMH4/microsoft-project-task-mode-2-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.48 Exercise 2 results for Task Mode 2.mpp. This figure shows the completed Task Mode 2.mpp exercise with the first summary and three activities Manually Scheduled, the remaining activities Automatically Scheduled, and the summary element displaying the correct rolled-up duration. Use this completed example to verify that your Task Mode selections and summary duration calculations match the expected results produced by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/42dd0802-4405-48c6-a6b9-738287ccbac4/microsoft-project-schedule-engine-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.49 Exercise 3 results for Schedule Engine.mpp. This figure shows the completed Schedule Engine.mpp exercise after reviewing and correcting project calendars, task calendars, timing constraints, task links, effort-driven scheduling, and resource leveling selections. Use this completed example to verify that your Calculation Engine settings and scheduling decisions produce the expected project schedule before continuing to dependency management and Critical Path analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7351e3ce-8c3a-4319-bbcc-5965b9859487/microsoft-project-links-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.50 Exercise 4 results for Links.mpp. This figure shows the completed Links.mpp exercise with Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish, and lead/lag relationships correctly applied between project activities. Use this completed schedule to verify that your dependency relationships and resulting schedule match the expected exercise results produced by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615229350389-BXNA9M5VPKJ8U5HUC95Z/microsoft-project-boulder-to-tampa-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.51 Exercise 5 results for Boulder to Tampa.mpp. This figure shows the completed Boulder to Tampa.mpp exercise after correcting the schedule so the Project Summary duration accurately reflects the overall trip. Use this completed example to verify that your summary duration calculations and schedule logic match the expected results generated by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615294289666-M1MJJJP3H69UC962RLA0/microsoft-project-network-diagram-exercise-results.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Figure 7.52 Exercise 6 results for Network Diagram.mpp. This figure shows the completed Network Diagram.mpp exercise with the custom Example—Critical Path template applied, displaying Critical Path Method calculations directly within each activity node. Use this completed example to verify that your customized Network Diagram, node formatting, and displayed CPM fields match the expected exercise results. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6418d17d-dc1e-4975-879d-98503c28b521/Completion.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg 7) Determine Schedule Logic - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/microsoft-project-reporting daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8baece3-7bc8-45b4-a7de-e7c655d07bee/project-map-plan-project-communication.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication Figure 8.1 Plan Project Communications in Project MAP. This figure places Activity 8: Plan Project Communication within the Project MAP (Model, Activities & Phases) framework, illustrating how it follows Determine Schedule Logic and precedes Evaluate Risk. Use this roadmap to understand where project communication fits within the overall project management process and how effective reporting transforms schedule data into information that supports project monitoring, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8b28bc8d-1abc-4375-ab9f-11aa34126355/activity-8-workspace-schedule.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.2 Workspace schedule. This figure displays the complete Activity 8 Workspace schedule in Microsoft Project, showing the workflow, exercises, journal, review activities, and estimated completion times organized in a Gantt Chart. Use this schedule to understand the sequence of learning activities and the time required to complete each step while following the Activity 8 learning path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3e603524-38dc-44a2-ba18-bcaf9e0dbeea/Communications.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2d12ca23-75e4-41cc-904a-5b7c2349d815/Log.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e1e5f154-b1b9-4ec5-a77f-55d8eeae01bc/Sail1.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/87bff805-0061-484b-9b53-9500d95476a9/plan-project-communications-workflow.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication Figure 8.3 Plan Project Communications Workflow. This figure presents the complete Activity 8 Workflow, beginning with identifying the communication network, defining the reporting cycle, establishing reporting standards, and selecting Microsoft Project reporting tools such as Views, Reports, Dashboards, Visual Reports, and Screen Capture commands. Use this workflow to internalize the logical sequence for planning project communications before completing the Activity exercises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/82cac6f0-7e9d-4a99-b2bc-9eb2319b95c0/project-reporting-cycle-microsoft-project.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.4 Reporting Cycle. This figure illustrates a structured Project Reporting Cycle, showing how project information flows from team members through project managers to management using established reporting frequencies, responsibilities, and report types. Use this reporting cycle to understand how regular project updates, schedule recalculation by the Calculation Engine, report preparation, and stakeholder communication work together to maintain an accurate and current project plan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/03c889b1-04b9-4ae0-8272-5f333d48ac48/communication-network-embedded-project-summary-task.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.5 Communication Network document embedded at the project summary level. This figure shows a completed Communication Network document embedded as an object within the Project Summary Task of a Microsoft Project schedule. Use this technique to associate supporting project documentation directly with the project file, ensuring that communication plans remain accessible alongside the schedule throughout the project lifecycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. 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+publish+these%3A++What+is+resource+leveling+in+Microsoft+Project%3F+What+is+an+overallocated+resource+in+Microsoft+Project%3F+What+is+a+Resource+Pool+in+Microsoft+Project%3F+What+is+a+Master+Project+in+Microsoft+Project%3F+When+should+I+replace+generic+resources+with+named+resources%3F+What+is+the+difference+between+work%2C+units%2C+and+duration%3F+How+do+calendars+affect+resource+scheduling+in+Microsoft+Project%3F+Should+I+use+automatic+resource+leveling%3F+What+is+the+difference+between+a+Resource+Pool+and+a+Master+Project%3F+Why+is+my+project+finish+date+changing+after+resource+leveling%3F++This+set+closely+matches+the+learning+objectives+for+Activity+10+while+also+targeting+many+of+the+highest-value+Microsoft+Project+search+terms+related+to+resource+management.++Optimizing+Resource+Management+in+Microsoft+Project_+Strategies+for+Effective+Project+Execution+_+MS+Project+Master+Class%281%29.pdf+PDF+For+the+attached+Workspace+and+using+my+MS+Project+Master+Class+standards.+You+wrote+the+FAQs+already%2C+as+you+can+see+in+the+FAQ+section%2C+but+rewrite+the+FAQs+for+this+page+using+our+new+criteria.++Write+FAQs+that+answer+the+questions+students+and+project+managers+are+most+likely+to+ask+while+also+targeting+the+highest-value+Microsoft+Project+search+terms.+Each+FAQ+should%3A+%E2%80%A2%09Teach+a+project+management+concept+before+explaining+the+Microsoft+Project+feature.++%E2%80%A2%09Explain+how+Microsoft+Project+implements+the+concept.++%E2%80%A2%09Provide+practical+best+practices+based+on+real-world+project+management.++%E2%80%A2%09Reinforce+the+current+Activity+or+Learning+Portal+page+and+connect+it+to+the+Project+MAP+%28Model%2C+Activities+%26+Phases%29+framework.++Every+FAQ+should+answer+one+or+more+of+these+questions%3A+%E2%80%A2%09What+is+it%3F++%E2%80%A2%09How+do+I+use+it+in+Microsoft+Project%3F++%E2%80%A2%09Why+does+it+matter+to+successful+project+management%3F++Every+FAQ+should+teach+students+not+only+what+Microsoft+Project+does%2C+but+how+experienced+project+managers+think+when+using+it+to+build+and+manage+technically+sound+project+plans.++I+think+the+new+criteria+produce+a+different+kind+of+FAQ+than+we%27ve+been+writing.+Instead+of+being+definitions+with+a+little+Microsoft+Project+added%2C+each+one+becomes+a+mini+lesson+that+reinforces+the+purpose+of+Activity+10+in+the+Project+MAP+framework.+Based+on+the+Acquire+Project+Team+Workspace%2C+these+are+the+FAQs+I+would+publish.++Frequently+Asked+Questions+What+Is+Project+Team+Acquisition+in+Project+Management%3F++Acquiring+the+project+team+is+the+process+of+assigning+the+right+people+to+the+right+work+at+the+right+time.+Although+creating+a+schedule+is+important%2C+a+schedule+cannot+be+executed+until+qualified+people+are+available+to+perform+the+work.+Experienced+project+managers+know+that+successful+projects+depend+as+much+on+resource+planning+as+they+do+on+schedule+planning.++In+the+Project+MAP+%28Model%2C+Activities+%26+Phases%29+framework%2C+Activity+10+transforms+your+project+from+a+technically+correct+schedule+into+one+that+can+realistically+be+executed.+Earlier+Activities+defined+the+work%2C+estimated+the+effort%2C+established+schedule+logic%2C+and+evaluated+risk.+Now+you+determine+who+will+actually+perform+the+work.++Microsoft+Project+supports+this+process+through+Resource+Sheets%2C+resource+assignments%2C+workload+analysis%2C+calendars%2C+availability+settings%2C+and+Resource+Leveling.+Together%2C+these+tools+allow+you+to+evaluate+whether+your+plan+can+actually+be+delivered+with+the+people+available.++Rather+than+simply+assigning+names+to+activities%2C+experienced+project+managers+continually+evaluate+whether+the+available+team+can+realistically+complete+the+work+within+the+project%27s+time%2C+cost%2C+and+scope+constraints.++What+Is+Resource+Leveling+in+Microsoft+Project%2C+and+Why+Does+It+Matter%3F++Resource+leveling+is+the+process+of+resolving+resource+conflicts+by+adjusting+assignments+or+schedule+timing+so+that+no+individual+or+resource+is+expected+to+perform+more+work+than+is+realistically+possible.++Microsoft+Project+can+automatically+detect+overallocated+resources+and+recommend+scheduling+adjustments+through+its+Resource+Leveling+feature.+It+can+delay+activities%2C+split+work+%28when+appropriate%29%2C+or+redistribute+assignments+based+on+the+leveling+options+you+select.++However%2C+experienced+project+managers+rarely+accept+automatic+leveling+without+review.+The+software+cannot+understand+contractual+priorities%2C+customer+commitments%2C+organizational+politics%2C+or+business+strategy.+Automatic+leveling+is+a+decision-support+tool%E2%80%94not+a+decision+maker.++Within+the+Project+MAP+framework%2C+resource+leveling+is+performed+only+after+the+project+has+been+properly+structured%2C+estimated%2C+logically+linked%2C+and+evaluated+for+risk.+Leveling+poor+schedules+simply+creates+different+problems.+A+technically+sound+schedule+should+always+come+before+workload+optimization.++How+Do+I+Know+If+My+Project+Team+Is+Overallocated%3F++Overallocat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28for+example%2C+Resource+Leveling%2C+Resource+Pool%2C+Overallocation%2C+Resource+Availability%2C+and+Project+Team+Acquisition%29.+It+reinforces+the+learning+objectives+of+Activity+10+and+the+Project+MAP+framework+rather+than+standing+alone+as+software+documentation.+It+consistently+teaches+students+how+experienced+project+managers+think%2C+not+just+how+to+click+a+command+in+Microsoft+Project.+That+aligns+closely+with+the+instructional+style+you%27ve+developed+throughout+the+Master+Class.+Optimizing+Resource+Management+in+Microsoft+Project_+Strategies+for+Effective+Project+Execution+_+MS+Project+Master+Class%282%29.pdf+PDF+Activity+10+-+Acquire+Project+Team+2024-07-01.pdf+PDF+After+you+have+reviewed+the+Activity+Chapter+and+the+Activity+Workspace+I+uploaded%2C+please+write+the+section+for+Read+about+the+Activity+10+Chapter+and+Workspace+in+about+2+pages.+The+purpose+of+this+overview+is+not+only+to+provide+an+overview+of+the+Activity+Chapter+and+what+students+will+be+doing+in+the+Activity+Workspace%2C+but+also+to%3A+++%E2%80%A2%09Transition+into+this+Activity+from+the+previous+Activity%2C+which+was+Evaluate+Risk.++%E2%80%A2%09To+review+this+Activity+in+the+context+of+the+Project+MAP+framework.++%E2%80%A2%09To+tell+the+student+what+they+will+be+working+on.++To+provide+a+quick+introduction+to+this+chapter+and+the+workspace.+Keep+in+mind+that+in+the+next+major+section%2C+students+will+receive+an+overview+of+the+Activity+10+Workflow.++++Based+on+my+review+of+the+Activity+10+Chapter+and+your+Activity+Workspace%2C+I+think+this+introduction+should+accomplish+four+things+before+you+introduce+the+workflow%3A++Close+the+Planning+Phase+by+reminding+students+what+they+accomplished+in+Activity+9.+Introduce+the+Executing+Phase+within+the+Project+MAP+%28Model%2C+Activities+%26+Phases%29+framework.+Explain+the+purpose+of+Activity+10%E2%80%94why+acquiring+the+project+team+fundamentally+changes+the+project.+Prepare+students+for+both+the+chapter+and+the+hands-on+Activity+Workspace+without+duplicating+the+workflow+overview+that+follows.+The+chapter+introduces+the+concepts+and+Microsoft+Project+features%2C+while+the+Workspace+develops+proficiency+through+guided+practice.++I+would+write+it+like+this%3A++Read+About+the+Activity+10+Chapter+and+Workspace++By+completing+Activity+9%3A+Evaluate+Risk%2C+you+finished+the+Planning+Phase+of+the+Project+MAP+%28Model%2C+Activities+%26+Phases%29+framework.+Up+to+this+point%2C+you+have+defined+the+project%27s+objectives%2C+documented+its+constraints%2C+created+the+Project+Charter%2C+established+your+Microsoft+Project+standards%2C+built+the+Work+Breakdown+Structure%2C+entered+estimates%2C+developed+schedule+logic%2C+planned+project+communications%2C+and+evaluated+project+risks.+Together%2C+these+Activities+produced+a+technically+sound+project+plan+that+is+ready+to+move+from+planning+into+execution.++Now+the+project+changes+in+an+important+way.++Throughout+the+Planning+Phase%2C+your+schedule+represented+how+the+project+should+be+performed.+Beginning+with+this+Activity%2C+it+starts+representing+who+will+actually+perform+the+work.++This+marks+the+beginning+of+the+Executing+Phase+of+the+Project+MAP+framework.+During+this+phase%2C+the+project+manager+begins+transforming+the+project+plan+into+coordinated+action.+Rather+than+focusing+primarily+on+creating+schedules+and+documentation%2C+the+emphasis+shifts+toward+assembling+the+project+team%2C+coordinating+work%2C+establishing+performance+expectations%2C+monitoring+progress%2C+and+keeping+the+project+moving+toward+successful+completion.++The+first+step+in+making+that+transition+is+Activity+10%3A+Acquire+Project+Team.++Although+this+Activity+is+called+Acquire+Project+Team%2C+it+involves+much+more+than+assigning+names+to+tasks.+It+is+about+ensuring+that+the+right+people+are+available%2C+possess+the+necessary+skills+and+experience%2C+have+realistic+workloads%2C+and+understand+how+they+will+work+together+throughout+the+project.+A+project+schedule+is+only+as+achievable+as+the+people+responsible+for+executing+it.++During+earlier+Activities%2C+particularly+Activity+6%3A+Enter+Estimates%2C+you+assigned+generic+or+skill-based+resources+because+the+actual+team+members+had+not+yet+been+selected.+That+allowed+you+to+estimate+work+independently+of+individual+availability.+Now+those+generic+resources+will+be+replaced+with+the+people+who+will+actually+perform+the+work.+This+is+where+your+schedule+begins+reflecting+the+real+organization+rather+than+a+planning+model.++As+real+people+replace+generic+resources%2C+a+new+challenge+immediately+appears.++Real+people+take+vacations.++They+attend+training.++They+support+other+projects.++They+have+different+work+schedules.++Some+are+available+part+time%2C+while+others+may+already+be+committed+elsewhere.++As+these+realities+are+introduced+into+your+Microsoft+Project+schedule%2C+workload+conflicts+often+become+visible+for+the+first+time.+Some+team+members+may+become+overallocated%2C+while+others+have+available+capacity.+One+of+th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ely+learn+features%E2%80%94they+progressively+construct+and+improve+a+technically+sound+Master+Project.++Mon%2C+Jul+20+at+5%3A39+PM+Optimizing+Resource+Management+in+Microsoft+Project_+Strategies+for+Effective+Project+Execution+_+MS+Project+Master+Class%288%29.pdf+PDF+This+is+the+latest+Workspace+update.+Which+of+your+suggestions+on+exercises+above+did+I+miss%3F++You+incorporated+nearly+all+of+the+earlier+Master+Project%E2%80%93integration+recommendations.+I+found+only+one+meaningful+item+that+was+partially+missed%2C+plus+one+small+consistency+issue+created+during+the+revisions.++Successfully+Incorporated++You+added+the+following+recommendations%3A++The+exercise-series+introduction+now+explains+the+relationship+between+controlled+practice+files+and+the+Master+Project.+Exercise+10.1+now+requires+students+to+replace+confirmed+generic+resources+in+their+Master+Project.+Exercise+10.1+now+verifies+both+the+practice+file+and+the+Master+Project+result.+Exercise+10.2+now+requires+students+to+define+calendars%2C+Max.+Units%2C+and+availability+in+their+Master+Project.+Exercise+10.2+now+verifies+the+Master+Project+availability+settings.+Exercise+10.3+now+requires+students+to+perform+the+same+workload+analysis+in+their+Master+Project.+Exercise+10.3+now+requires+students+to+document+significant+overallocations%2C+corrective+actions%2C+accepted+conflicts%2C+and+schedule+effects.+Exercise+10.4+now+requires+students+to+create+a+backup+and+test+Resource+Leveling+against+their+Master+Project.+Exercise+10.5+is+now+correctly+framed+as+a+conditional+Master+Project+application.+Exercise+10.6+is+now+a+final+integration+and+quality-control+exercise+rather+than+the+first+Master+Project+application.+Exercise+10.6+now+has+a+strong%2C+technically+appropriate+completion+standard.+The+journal+section+now+requires+Project+Team+Working+Agreements%2C+saves+them+with+the+Activity+files%2C+and+references+them+from+the+Master+Project.+The+final+Master+Project+audit+now+verifies+all+workflow+outputs%2C+including+Project+Team+Working+Agreements.+Remaining+Item+1.+Add+Master+Project+verification+to+the+end+of+Exercise+10.4++Search+Phrase+%7C+The+Resource+Leveling.mpp+project+should+no+longer+have+any+overallocation.++Issue+Type+%7C+Partially+Missed+Recommendation+%2F+Master+Project+Verification++Explanation+%7C+The+introduction+to+Exercise+10.4+now+correctly+instructs+students+to+create+a+backup+of+their+Master+Project%2C+test+automatic+Resource+Leveling%2C+and+compare+the+leveled+and+unleveled+versions.+However%2C+the+When+Finished+with+the+Exercise+paragraph+verifies+only+the+Resource+Leveling.mpp+practice+file.+It+does+not+confirm+that+students+completed+or+evaluated+the+Master+Project+experiment.++Written+Correction+or+Suggestion+%7C++Replace+the+entire+When+Finished+with+the+Exercise+paragraph+beginning+with+the+search+phrase+with%3A++When+Finished+with+the+Exercise+The+Resource+Leveling.mpp+project+should+no+longer+contain+unresolved+overallocations%2C+although+Activity+timing+may+differ+slightly+depending+on+your+version+of+Microsoft+Project+and+the+sequence+of+adjustments+you+made.+In+the+backup+copy+of+your+Master+Project%2C+review+the+automatic+leveling+results+and+compare+them+with+the+unleveled+schedule.+Record+which+Activities+were+delayed+or+split%2C+whether+the+project+finish+date+or+milestone+dates+changed%2C+and+whether+the+proposed+schedule+still+satisfies+the+project%E2%80%99s+objectives+and+constraints.+Retain+the+leveling+changes+only+if+they+represent+an+acceptable+execution+plan%3B+otherwise%2C+clear+the+leveling+changes+and+document+why+they+were+rejected.++Where+to+Place+in+the+Chapter+%7C+Replace+the+When+Finished+with+the+Exercise+paragraph+at+the+end+of+Exercise+10.4%3A+Automatically+Level+Resources.++Small+Consistency+Issue++This+was+not+a+missed+recommendation%2C+but+the+revised+introduction+now+contains+a+slight+contradiction.++The+first+paragraph+says%3A++you+will+first+practice+each+technique+in+a+controlled+exercise+file+and+then+consider+how+the+same+decision+applies+to+your+Master+Project.++The+next+paragraph+says%3A++After+each+practice+exercise%2C+complete+the+corresponding+Master+Project+application+before+moving+forward.++%E2%80%9CConsider%E2%80%9D+sounds+optional%2C+while+%E2%80%9Ccomplete%E2%80%9D+makes+the+application+mandatory.++2.+Make+the+Master+Project+requirement+consistent++Search+Phrase+%7C+Rather+than+learning+Microsoft+Project+commands+in+isolation%2C+you+will+first+practice+each+technique+in+a+controlled+exercise+file+and+then+consider+how+the+same+decision+applies+to+your+Master+Project.++Issue+Type+%7C+Instructional+Consistency++Explanation+%7C+Students+are+required+to+update+the+Master+Project+after+each+applicable+practice+exercise.+The+first+paragraph+should+not+describe+that+requirement+as+merely+considering+the+equivalent+decision.++Written+Correction+or+Suggestion+%7C++Replace+the+entire+first+paragraph+under+Complete+the+Activity+10+Exercises+with%3A++This+exercise+series+is+designed+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+additional+project+documentation.++Alt+Text++Downloadable+Activity.docx+template+for+documenting+detailed+activity+scope%2C+assumptions%2C+constraints%2C+deliverables%2C+and+supporting+planning+information+outside+Microsoft+Project.++Alternative+File+Name++activity-docx-template.jpg++Figure+Description++Figure+6.10+Resource+standard+rates.+This+figure+shows+the+Standard+Rate+field+in+Microsoft+Project%27s+Resource+Sheet%2C+where+hourly+or+unit+costs+are+assigned+to+project+resources.+Use+this+field+to+establish+resource+cost+rates+so+Microsoft+Project+can+automatically+calculate+labor+costs+and+overall+project+estimates.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+Resource+Sheet+displaying+the+Standard+Rate+column+used+to+assign+hourly+or+unit+cost+rates+for+calculating+labor+and+project+costs.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-resource-standard-rates.jpg++Figure+Description++Figure+6.12+Fixing+the+work+estimate.+This+figure+demonstrates+how+Microsoft+Project+maintains+a+fixed+work+estimate+while+recalculating+task+duration+as+resource+assignments+change.+Use+this+example+to+understand+how+the+Calculation+Engine+adjusts+schedules+when+work+remains+constant+but+resource+availability+changes.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+example+showing+a+fixed+work+estimate+where+changing+resource+assignments+automatically+recalculates+task+duration+while+total+work+remains+unchanged.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-fixed-work-estimate.jpg++Pages+25-50+Enter+Estimates+in+Microsoft+Project_+Durations%2C+Work%2C+Costs+%26+Resource+Estimates+_+MS+Project+Master+Class.pdf+PDF+You+needed+the+next+25+pages.+Please+start+with+6.13++Perfect%E2%80%94that+was+the+missing+piece.+I+now+have+the+correct+PDF+open+beginning+with+Figure+6.13+and+will+use+the+actual+figures+instead+of+inferring+them.++Here+is+the+next+batch.++Figure+Description++Figure+6.13+Duration+and+Work+default+values+selected+in+Project+Options.+This+figure+shows+Microsoft+Project+displaying+Duration+values+in+weeks+and+Work+values+in+days+after+changing+the+default+units+in+the+Project+Options+Schedule+settings.+Use+this+example+to+verify+that+your+default+Duration+and+Work+entry+units+are+configured+correctly+so+the+Calculation+Engine+displays+and+interprets+estimates+consistently+throughout+the+project.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+Gantt+Chart+showing+Duration+displayed+in+weeks+and+Work+displayed+in+days+after+changing+the+default+scheduling+units+in+Project+Options.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-duration-work-default-values-project-options.jpg++Figure+Description++Figure+6.14+Disable+all+macros+with+notification.+This+figure+shows+the+Microsoft+Project+Trust+Center+Macro+Settings+dialog+with+Disable+all+macros+with+notification+selected.+Use+this+setting+to+improve+security+while+allowing+trusted+project+files+containing+macros%2C+such+as+the+PERT+customization+exercise%2C+to+be+enabled+when+needed.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+Trust+Center+displaying+Macro+Settings+with+Disable+all+macros+with+notification+selected+and+the+Trust+Center+Settings+command+highlighted.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-disable-all-macros-with-notification.jpg++Figure+Description++Figure+6.15+Creating+a+Table+that+can+be+used+in+a+task-based+view.+This+figure+shows+the+custom+PERT+Table+containing+the+standard+task+fields+together+with+custom+Duration+fields+used+for+three-point+estimating.+Use+this+table+to+display+the+PERT+estimating+fields+required+to+calculate+optimistic%2C+most+likely%2C+pessimistic%2C+and+calculated+duration+values+within+a+task-based+view.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+Table+Definition+dialog+creating+a+custom+PERT+Table+with+Duration+and+multiple+custom+Duration+fields+for+PERT+estimating.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-create-pert-table.jpg++Figure+Description++Figure+6.16+Creating+a+new+view.+This+figure+shows+the+New+View+dialog+configured+to+create+a+PERT+View+using+the+Gantt+Chart+screen+type%2C+the+PERT+Table%2C+the+No+Group+grouping%2C+and+the+All+Tasks+filter.+Use+this+view+to+display+the+custom+PERT+estimating+table+in+a+Gantt+Chart+format+for+entering+and+reviewing+three-point+duration+estimates.++Alt+Text++Microsoft+Project+New+View+dialog+configured+to+create+a+PERT+View+using+a+Gantt+Chart%2C+PERT+Table%2C+No+Group+grouping%2C+and+All+Tasks+filter.++Alternative+File+Name++microsoft-project-create-pert-view.jpg++I+can+continue+directly+with+Figures+6.17%E2%80%936.20+using+the+same+publication+standard.++Worked+for+33s++Based+on+the+actual+page+images%2C+here+are+the+next+figures.++Figure+Description++Figure+6.19+Adding+a+macro+to+the+toolbar.+This+figure+shows+the+Microsoft+Project+Customize+Quick+Access+Toolbar+dialog%2C+where+the+ApplyPERT_View+and+PERT+macros+are+added+to+the+Quick+Access+Toolbar+and+assigned+custom+names+and+icons.+Use+this+configuration+to+make+your+custom+PERT+macros+immediately+available%2C+allowing+you+to+apply+the+PERT+View+and+run+the+PERT+calculation+with+a+single+click.++Alt+Text++Micro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8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.6 Microsoft Project’s Organizational Structure. This figure presents the Microsoft Project Organization Poster, a conceptual map of Microsoft Project's underlying data structure, including views, reports, tables, field categories, and the relationships between Task, Resource, Assignment, Project, and timephased fields. Use this reference to understand where Microsoft Project stores project information and how reports, dashboards, Visual Reports, and views retrieve data from the underlying field structure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615484786440-F177YOJGS33Y862Q1Q8W/task-usage-view-work-fields.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.7 Work fields in a Task Usage View. This figure shows the Task Usage view with six different Work fields identified, demonstrating how Microsoft Project displays Task, Assignment, Project, and timephased work values within a single usage view. Use this exercise to distinguish between similarly named Work fields and understand which values are being reported before creating project reports or performing schedule analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b6ed9c95-5e35-437b-8c2d-7469907f427f/resource-usage-view-work-fields.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.8 Work fields in a Resource Usage View. This figure illustrates the Resource Usage view, highlighting four different Work fields associated with resources and assignments. Use this example to understand how Microsoft Project reports resource-based work information and how the same field name can represent different data depending on the underlying field category. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2e7aa0d7-027c-4cd2-bf0e-a3078edcf2c2/task-usage-work-fields-exercise-results.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.9 Exercise results for Work fields in the Task Usage view. This figure shows the completed exercise with the Project Summary Task Notes documenting the identification and explanation of each Work field displayed in the Task Usage view. Use this completed example to verify that you correctly distinguished the various Task, Assignment, Project, and timephased Work fields before continuing to Microsoft Project reporting exercises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/270385ad-85a4-441e-b994-8ac91ce72abc/resource-usage-work-fields-exercise-results.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.10 Exercise results for Work fields in the Resource Usage view. This figure shows the completed Resource Usage exercise with explanations entered into the Assignment Information Notes field describing each Work field identified in the view. Use this completed example to verify your understanding of Microsoft Project's resource-based Work fields and their role in reporting assignment and resource performance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599360724581-4557AXUZDR2PF79LBIYD/microsoft-project-autofilter-sort-resources.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.11 AutoFilter used to sort resources. This figure shows AutoFilter applied to the Resource Usage view to sort and filter resources by name and other resource fields. Use this feature to quickly organize resource information, isolate the resources you want to analyze, and prepare customized views for reporting, printing, or further schedule analysis without changing the underlying project data. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5c77715d-0c11-4367-878f-2b6288a230fa/bridge-quick-access-toolbar-microsoft-project.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.12 Bridge Quick Access Toolbar. This figure illustrates the custom Bridge Quick Access Toolbar, providing one-click access to frequently used Microsoft Project commands for reporting, formatting, adding or hiding columns, and managing views. Use this customized toolbar to reduce repetitive ribbon navigation and improve productivity while preparing project reports and analyzing schedule information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d7834493-24cb-4a3f-a990-c7cb74a6aa5c/resource-usage-view-sorted-resource-names.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.13 Exercise results, Resource Usage view sorted by Resource Names. This figure shows the completed Resource Usage exercise with resources sorted alphabetically, weekly timescale formatting applied, and Work, Actual Work, and Remaining Cumulative Work displayed in the timephased portion of the view. Use this completed example to verify that your reporting view is correctly configured before printing or sharing resource workload information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615988046838-D1B8V7NB17U3RJCRENTZ/microsoft-project-page-setup-dialog.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.14 Page Setup in Microsoft Project. This figure shows the Page Setup dialog used to configure page layout, margins, headers, footers, legends, view options, and print scaling before printing a Microsoft Project view. Use this dialog to optimize printed schedules so they are readable, professionally formatted, and appropriately scaled for stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615989918261-2XXQZ5JWEUKPXCRX3U9O/microsoft-project-print-preview-page-setup.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.15 Printing views and making selections in Print and Page Setup. This figure illustrates the Print preview window together with Page Setup options used to select printers, define print ranges, preview output, and create PDF versions of Microsoft Project reports. Use this feature to verify report appearance before printing or publishing schedules electronically as PDF documents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a5d8242a-9fdf-40cf-a0d6-33971e7a9af6/microsoft-project-backstage-print-page.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.16 Microsoft Project Backstage Print page. This figure shows the Backstage Print page in Microsoft Project, where you can preview the printed output, select a printer, specify page ranges, adjust print settings, and access Page Setup. Use this page to review the appearance of your schedule before printing or exporting it as a PDF to ensure reports are accurate and professionally formatted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/33b82677-d050-4b5a-af28-1feda89e1128/guidelines-for-standard-project-reports.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.17 Chart 4 – Guidelines for Standard Reports. This figure presents Chart 4: Guidelines for Standard Reports, which summarizes the recommended characteristics of effective project reports, including report purpose, intended audience, reporting frequency, level of detail, visual clarity, and consistency. Use this guide to develop standardized Microsoft Project reports that communicate meaningful schedule information, support project decisions, and provide stakeholders with consistent and actionable information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616107532167-MD2LAQGV2AIOF4IFKOX0/microsoft-project-add-fields-standard-report-table.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.18 Adding fields to a table in Standard Reports. This figure shows the Table Data pane used to add fields to a table within a Microsoft Project Standard Report. Use this feature to insert additional project fields—such as Cost, Actual Cost, Remaining Cost, and Cost Variance—so reports present the information stakeholders need for monitoring project performance and making informed decisions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599493750819-QSO4QVTBR62A8ABB4TMS/microsoft-project-standard-report-two-tables.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.19 Using two tables to show the Project Summary task and the project tasks to Level 2. This figure demonstrates how two separate tables are used within a Standard Report to display both the Project Summary Task and Level 2 project tasks. Use this technique when a single table cannot effectively display summary and detailed information together, allowing executives to quickly review overall project performance while still providing sufficient detail for project managers and stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616109960965-SJLRU7WC04ZD9LEOVLIA/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-sorting.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.20 Sorting in the Resource Sheet view. This figure shows the Resource Sheet view with resources sorted alphabetically and assigned to Group A and Group B for reporting purposes. Use this approach to organize resources before filtering and creating separate charts or reports, making Standard Reports easier to read and more meaningful for stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616111929316-MQDJ6MBODURL3RTWENCP/microsoft-project-change-chart-type.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.21 Changing a chart using the Change Chart Type command. This figure shows the Change Chart Type command used to modify the appearance of a chart within a Microsoft Project Standard Report. Use this command to select the chart style that best communicates project information, making resource workloads, costs, and schedule performance easier for stakeholders to interpret. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616112140139-LRH6BH09TTSRUDF3F8NC/microsoft-project-filter-sort-standard-report-chart.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.22 Filtering and then sorting data in a Standard Report chart. This figure demonstrates how to filter chart data by resource group and then sort the remaining records within a Microsoft Project Standard Report. Use this technique to create focused charts that display only the information relevant to a particular stakeholder group while improving chart readability and communication effectiveness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616113132524-NJ50K4NUIPOGLA1HKBGM/microsoft-project-formatting-standard-report-chart.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.23 Formatting a chart in Standard Reports. This figure shows a completed Standard Report chart after formatting chart elements, colors, labels, gridlines, and data tables. Use this formatting process to improve readability, reinforce organizational branding, and present project information in a professional format suitable for management reviews and stakeholder presentations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616114909578-4XOQHCFA4ML3KJPB2OLX/microsoft-project-format-resource-chart-standard-report.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.24 Formatting a resource-based chart in Standard Reports. This figure shows the final formatting of a resource-based % Work Complete chart within a Microsoft Project Standard Report. The chart has been configured to display only Work resources, formatted using a consistent corporate color scheme, and enhanced with chart elements such as the Axis, Chart Title, Data Labels, and Gridlines. Use this example to create executive-quality reports that clearly communicate resource progress while maintaining a consistent reporting standard throughout the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d424c1cb-f4b0-47e1-828d-12b6aabb8635/microsoft-project-standard-report-print-preview.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.25 Print preview of the Standard Reports. This figure illustrates the Print Preview window used to review the completed Work and Cost Status Report before creating a PDF. It demonstrates selecting a PDF printer driver, adjusting page scaling, verifying page layout, removing unwanted blank pages, and confirming footer information before publication. Use this process to ensure Microsoft Project reports are professionally formatted and ready for distribution to stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/61f17320-3d95-4ae6-b9c6-6358a2f2f635/microsoft-project-work-cost-status-report-pdf.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.26 Printing a report as PDF. This figure shows the completed Work and Cost Status Report after being printed as a PDF, including four professionally formatted pages containing project summary tables, resource work charts, and % Work Complete charts. Use this completed example to verify that your report layout, formatting, pagination, and charts match the expected results before sharing the report with stakeholders or importing it into your Master Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7e45029b-8b53-44a0-922e-b15d678ed2d2/microsoft-project-visual-reports-dialog.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.27 Visual Reports in Microsoft Project. This figure shows the Visual Reports command on the Report tab and the Visual Reports – Create Report dialog box. From this dialog, project managers can select built-in Excel or Visio report templates, choose the level of time-phased data to export, and create custom Visual Report templates. Use this feature when you need advanced analysis, PivotTables, PivotCharts, or executive-level reports beyond the capabilities of Standard Reports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/76adf4b6-f1c0-413e-95fe-48a5405181a1/microsoft-project-visual-reports-error-message.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.28 Visual Reports error message. This figure illustrates a common error encountered while generating a Visual Report after Microsoft Project begins building the OLAP cube. The example demonstrates that Visual Reports can occasionally fail because of Microsoft Office or Microsoft Project configuration issues rather than project data errors. Use this figure to recognize Visual Reports configuration problems and verify that the feature is functioning correctly before investing time creating custom report templates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599581965366-A5A07WNOKOXPE00FUBIA/microsoft-project-create-visual-report-template.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.29 Creating a new Visual Report. This figure demonstrates the process of creating a new Excel Visual Report template, including selecting the report type, choosing the Resource Usage data category, defining the calendar level, and selecting exported fields using the Field Picker. Use this process to create reusable Visual Report templates that export only the information required for advanced reporting and analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599587577064-DIMJQIXHNPTY4BJOKKUE/excel-pivottable-microsoft-project-visual-report.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.30 Setting up the PivotTable in Excel for a Visual Report. This figure shows the exported Excel PivotTable after a Visual Report has been generated. The Type field is moved to the Filters area, filtered to display only Work resources, and unnecessary records such as Unassigned resources are removed. Use this configuration to produce cleaner, more meaningful PivotTables that focus on active project resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599593970501-N13THLTF4Y960U5AB82O/excel-formatting-visual-report-pivottable.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.31 Formatting the Pivot Table in Excel. This figure presents a completed Who Does What When Visual Report after formatting has been applied in Microsoft Excel. Number formats, PivotTable styles, themes, calculated fields, and conditional formatting improve readability while preserving the PivotTable's ability to refresh automatically from Microsoft Project. Use this approach to create professional Excel reports that communicate resource workloads clearly and consistently. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599592664539-7MS09JJ70GL1I9NRY1PV/excel-visual-report-template-refresh-message.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.32 Message to clear data and automatically refresh when the template is used. This figure shows the Microsoft Excel prompt asking whether to clear the existing project data before saving the workbook as a reusable Excel Template (.xltx). Selecting this option allows the template to refresh automatically whenever it is opened by Microsoft Project. Use this setting to create reusable Visual Report templates that always display current project information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616193239195-EKOKOZEX4KSFGCZX7TM6/microsoft-project-custom-visual-report-template.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.33 New templates will show in the All tab. This figure shows the newly created Who Does What When Visual Report template appearing in the All tab of the Visual Reports – Create Report dialog box. If the template does not appear automatically, the Modify button can be used to browse to the template location. Use this dialog to verify that your custom Visual Report template has been successfully saved and is available for reuse in future Microsoft Project files. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599663755295-SQW9I5BRW0232EAM05VC/microsoft-project-copy-timeline-command.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.34 Copy Picture command in the Timeline view. This figure shows the Copy Timeline command on the Format tab while viewing the Timeline. The command provides optimized output options for email, presentations, and full-size graphics. Use this feature to create high-quality timeline images that communicate overall project status without exposing unnecessary scheduling details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599664746829-31WALDH9HVGEBJWL9MYW/microsoft-project-timeline-powerpoint.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.35 Pasted Copy Picture of Timeline view. This figure illustrates a Timeline copied from Microsoft Project and pasted into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. It demonstrates how Timeline graphics can provide executives and stakeholders with a concise visual summary of project phases and current status. Use this technique to communicate high-level schedule information during meetings and presentations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599666993156-VFEXMWYVF4QIINN8MWQT/microsoft-project-copy-tasks-powerpoint.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.36 Selecting and pasting tasks. This figure demonstrates selecting tasks in the Gantt Chart view and using the standard Copy command before pasting them into Microsoft PowerPoint. Unlike Copy Picture, this method transfers task data rather than graphical taskbars. Use this option when stakeholders need editable task information instead of a visual schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599667359366-TCKR0ZY5RK5T7CSYG24H/microsoft-project-copy-picture-dialog.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.37 Copy Picture command in a view. This figure shows the Copy Picture dialog box used while viewing a Gantt Chart. The dialog allows project managers to capture the screen, selected rows, or a specified date range for presentation-quality graphics. Use this command when you need to preserve both tabular data and Gantt bars as a single image for reports or presentations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599668075323-YUJZZ9O3BB1IGWEWJE2T/microsoft-project-copy-picture-dialog.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.37 Copy Picture command in a view. This figure shows the Copy Picture dialog box used while viewing a Gantt Chart. The dialog allows project managers to capture the screen, selected rows, or a specified date range for presentation-quality graphics. Use this command when you need to preserve both tabular data and Gantt bars as a single image for reports or presentations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599669063967-KT55A2ZD7UI2YYYVTSZA/microsoft-project-copy-report-command.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.39 Copy Report command. This figure shows the Copy Report command used within a Standard Report. Unlike copying selected report elements individually, Copy Report copies the complete report, including charts, tables, and graphics, as a single object. Use this command to quickly transfer complete Microsoft Project reports into presentations, documents, or emails. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599671881364-TO8M9JN2IW7QNVT6F0W4/microsoft-project-standard-report-powerpoint.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.40 Copy Picture of a Standard Report and Paste into PowerPoint. This figure shows a completed Microsoft PowerPoint presentation containing a Standard Report copied from Microsoft Project. The report retains its formatting, charts, and tables, making it suitable for executive presentations and stakeholder meetings. Use this workflow to build professional presentations directly from Microsoft Project reports without recreating graphics manually. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/61f17320-3d95-4ae6-b9c6-6358a2f2f635/microsoft-project-standard-report-pdf.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.41 Standard Reports. This figure shows a completed Microsoft Project Standard Report displayed as a PDF, including summary tables and graphical charts that communicate project work, cost, and performance information. Use this type of report to provide stakeholders with professionally formatted project information that can be printed, archived, or distributed electronically. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1615989918261-2XXQZ5JWEUKPXCRX3U9O/microsoft-project-print-preview.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.42 Printing views. This figure illustrates the Print Preview window used to prepare a Microsoft Project view for printing or exporting to PDF. It shows page scaling, page selection, and print configuration options before generating the final output. Use this feature to verify layout, pagination, and formatting before distributing printed or electronic project views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7e45029b-8b53-44a0-922e-b15d678ed2d2/microsoft-project-visual-reports-dialog.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.43 Visual Reports. This figure shows the Visual Reports command and the Visual Reports – Create Report dialog box used to export Microsoft Project data to Microsoft Excel or Visio. Use this feature to create PivotTables, PivotCharts, and other advanced analytical reports that extend beyond the capabilities of Standard Reports. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599668075323-YUJZZ9O3BB1IGWEWJE2T/microsoft-project-copy-picture-powerpoint.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.44 Copy Picture a view pasted into PowerPoint. This figure demonstrates a Gantt Chart copied from Microsoft Project using Copy Picture and pasted into a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation. The image preserves taskbars, formatting, and schedule details exactly as they appear in Microsoft Project. Use this workflow to communicate detailed schedule information during presentations and stakeholder meetings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/03c889b1-04b9-4ae0-8272-5f333d48ac48/microsoft-project-embedded-communication-network.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.45 Communication Network embedded at the project summary level. This figure shows the Communication Network document embedded as an object within the Project Summary task of a Microsoft Project Master Project. Use this approach to keep supporting documentation directly associated with the project file, making important planning information easily accessible throughout the project lifecycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2e7aa0d7-027c-4cd2-bf0e-a3078edcf2c2/microsoft-project-work-fields-notes.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.46 Exercise 2 Part A results for Work.mpp. This figure shows the completed Exercise 2 results, including Project Summary task notes documenting the meaning of the various Work fields displayed in the Task Usage view. Use this exercise to verify your understanding of Project, Task, Resource, Assignment, and time-phased Work values used by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/270385ad-85a4-441e-b994-8ac91ce72abc/microsoft-project-assignment-work-fields.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.47 Exercise 2 Part B results for Work.mpp. This figure illustrates the completed Assignment Information notes describing the Work fields associated with a specific resource assignment in the Resource Usage view. Use this exercise to reinforce the relationship between assignment data and time-phased work calculations performed by the Calculation Engine. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a5d8242a-9fdf-40cf-a0d6-33971e7a9af6/microsoft-project-printing-pdf-example.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.48 Exercise 3 printing to a PDF driver. This figure displays the completed printing exercise with page layout, sorting, formatting, date range, and detail settings applied before printing to a PDF driver. Use this example to verify that your printed project view matches the required formatting and presentation standards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/61f17320-3d95-4ae6-b9c6-6358a2f2f635/microsoft-project-work-cost-status-report-pdf.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.49 Exercise 4 results printing a Standard Report as PDF. This figure presents the completed Work and Cost Status Report after being printed as a PDF. The report includes professionally formatted charts, tables, pagination, and footer information. Use this completed example to verify that your Standard Report is formatted correctly before sharing it with stakeholders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616193239195-EKOKOZEX4KSFGCZX7TM6/Visual-Reports-msproject.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.50 Exercise 5 results for new Visual Reports template. This figure shows the completed Who Does What When Visual Report template appearing in the Visual Reports dialog after being successfully saved. Use this example to verify that your custom Visual Report template has been installed correctly and is available for future projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1599671881364-TO8M9JN2IW7QNVT6F0W4/microsoft-project-standard-report-powerpoint-presentation.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Figure 8.51 Exercise 6 results copy picture of Standard Report and paste into PowerPoint. This figure shows the completed PowerPoint presentation after copying a Standard Report from Microsoft Project. The report preserves charts, tables, and formatting, providing a professional presentation suitable for executives and project stakeholders. Use this workflow to quickly create presentation-ready status reports directly from Microsoft Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7bb7c527-c32e-4cf0-9cfe-395156ab4a90/MSPCOM+Certificate+for+MSProjects.jpg 8) Plan Project Communication - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/microsoft-project-acquire-project-team daily 0.75 2026-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6c4f9ff6-36ac-4893-95ce-541720b83ebb/project-map-acquire-project-team-workflow.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team Figure 10.1. Acquire Project Team within Project MAP. This Activity begins the Executing Phase by replacing planned resource requirements with named team members, balancing their workloads, and preparing the team to perform the project work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8b28bc8d-1abc-4375-ab9f-11aa34126355/microsoft-project-acquire-project-team-workspace-schedule.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.2. Activity Workspace schedule. This schedule shows the sequence and estimated duration of the Workflow, exercises, Master Project applications, final review, and Activity assessment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d882a566-f7cf-4430-ad3e-67fea3771d76/team.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d11adb76-96c2-40e2-bb01-78a03f689ae0/acquire+team.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/644fe9f8-3a5c-4726-9242-5756db339ab0/availablity.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/c717c4a3-9e47-46d1-a8b0-6f352f44b5b9/team.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cfea67b5-78de-4096-82dc-79d07e15ae7c/agree.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/fee2eddd-0d28-476c-aee5-b5b56ccca74a/acquire-project-team-workflow-microsoft-project.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team Figure 10.3. Acquire Project Team Workflow. Use this workflow to replace generic resources with named team members, review and balance workloads, and establish Project Team Working Agreements before execution begins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/acbd5ebe-272b-4f24-8c8c-056b7af983dd/seattle.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/afc98168-70be-4153-8ccb-d3582fca7eb6/dc+skyline.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616543256295-HZ38GU03OWWJMOJ3VSVD/microsoft-project-resource-graph-workloads.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.4. Resource Graph view displaying daily resource workloads. Use this view to identify periods when a selected resource’s assignments exceed or fall below the resource’s available capacity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616592681106-D00WU4NB6H74CLC8BIP8/microsoft-project-replace-resource-dialog.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.5. Replace Resource dialog used to substitute Alice for Ted on an assignment. Reassigning the work resolves Ted’s conflict while retaining the Activity and its required Work in the schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616594609934-2QQB865UJGC1AK7XERQC/hoover-dam.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616597265751-O3671JU689CSV51F5NKK/Hoover-Dam-Bypass_Gantt-600x254.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616595629896-X3QVS9VMNAJ0MEI3EE4H/Hoover1.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603386371023-CCIDVWQHUELUZQ9WZH1O/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-named-team-members.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.6. Resource Sheet with generic or skill-based resources replaced by named team members. This change transforms planned staffing requirements into accountable assignments for project execution. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603743072026-YDWE1BPPM071SNSLXLNS/microsoft-project-scheduling-message-resource-calendar.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.7. Scheduling message displayed after a resource-calendar change affects an Activity. Review this message before accepting the change because Microsoft Project may recalculate assignment dates, Work, Units, or Duration. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616687101869-VMAWV4Z9L3Q6FL0JM8KY/microsoft-project-resource-calendar-duration-change.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.8 Activity duration recalculated after a resource-calendar exception reduces working availability. This result demonstrates how the Calculation Engine uses resource calendars when determining when assigned Work can be performed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603742926268-C65WFYGSXLYVT4EPX45P/microsoft-project-resource-availability-settings.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.9 Resource availability defined by Max. Units, time-phased Resource Availability, and calendar exceptions. Together, these settings determine the resource capacity Microsoft Project uses when scheduling assigned Work. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603646979802-BU3SKYBI07D66KGQ8E0Z/microsoft-project-resource-sheet-peak-field.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.10 Peak field in the Resource Sheet showing the highest assignment Units reached by each resource. Compare Peak with Max. Units to identify resources whose assignments exceed their available capacity during at least one time period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616689313970-VJ8UI4ZKQ2AD29WAVSJQ/microsoft-project-remove-negative-total-slack.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.11 Project finish constraint adjusted to eliminate negative Total Slack. Removing an unrealistic finish restriction allows the schedule to reveal the completion date calculated from the current logic, estimates, and resource conditions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2908970f-0dff-4596-a623-84b8a528df39/microsoft-project-overallocated-activities-gantt-chart.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.12 Gantt Chart Activities displaying the resource-overallocation indicator. The indicator identifies Activities assigned to a resource who exceeds available capacity during at least part of the assignment period. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1604417594879-E1OJWIWOG0C11847AYDO/microsoft-project-resource-usage-view-workloads.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.13 Resource Usage view comparing time-phased Work, Work Availability, Remaining Availability, Overallocation, and Unit Availability. Use these values to determine when a resource conflict occurs, how large it is, and whether unused capacity is available elsewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f7fa30e9-4052-4684-9541-da3c69ed42b6/microsoft-project-resource-graph-gantt-chart-split-view.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.14 Split window with the Resource Graph above the Gantt Chart. This combination connects a selected resource’s time-phased workload to the Activities and schedule logic responsible for the conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69268bd6-6039-4716-9c23-6dcf1809b5aa/microsoft-project-scheduling-message-assignment-change.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.15 Scheduling message displayed after an assignment or schedule adjustment. Review the message and the resulting schedule to confirm that the change resolves the resource conflict without creating an unacceptable effect elsewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/018bc7ca-07e9-491e-b475-d1cccf9d2f82/AT.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/131ea5c3-c9de-45ce-8d98-80a2aa392764/microsoft-project-adjust-task-dependency-resource-conflict.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.16 Dependency lag adjusted to separate overlapping Activities assigned to the same resource. Modifying valid schedule logic can resolve an overallocation when the revised relationship still represents how the work should be performed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ab35fbed-60c2-401a-9e0f-0d6302154de1/microsoft-project-resource-usage-gantt-chart-split-view.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.17 Split window with Resource Usage above the Gantt Chart, comparing one resource’s overallocation with another resource’s available capacity. This analysis helps identify a qualified replacement before changing an assignment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2df0d04b-d87e-4786-b774-fe2801083026/microsoft-project-manual-resource-workload-adjustments.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.18 Resource workloads after manual adjustments have reduced the most serious conflicts. Some limited overallocations remain, but the project manager has evaluated and consciously accepted them as realistic commitments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/daf08aaa-53dc-4be4-8434-be6e0c648982/microsoft-project-resource-conflicts-resolved.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.19 Revised schedule after resource conflicts have been addressed, showing a new critical path and no negative Total Slack. This view confirms that workload decisions can alter schedule timing and which Activities control the project finish date. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/601e513c-39b6-4502-b4d7-bd8c48cb8e7c/microsoft-project-resource-overallocation-indicators.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.20 Activities displaying indicators because assigned resources are overallocated during part of their scheduled Work. Use these indicators to locate the assignments requiring further workload analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/525695c8-e0eb-4acf-bfb5-22711c03fe1d/microsoft-project-resource-assignment-conflict-resolved.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.21 Assignments adjusted to resolve the identified resource conflicts while an overallocation indicator remains visible. Recalculate and inspect the underlying assignments before assuming that the indicator represents an unresolved current conflict. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/c44f8a84-e2ab-4e77-8e32-859e01019207/microsoft-project-overlapping-activities-resource-adjustments.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.22 Overlapping Activities before and after assignment adjustments. Reallocating Work to available team members can resolve an overallocation without changing valid dependency logic or delaying the project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4976b0f5-f182-41be-ac37-30db41af3f6a/microsoft-project-resource-assignment-adjustments.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.23 Resource assignments revised to reduce or eliminate overallocations. Review the resulting Work, Units, cost, and Activity dates to confirm that the reassignment remains technically and operationally realistic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e13f3e4c-514f-4d4e-a86a-6703a75dfdeb/microsoft-project-resource-leveling-options.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.24 Resource Leveling dialog with options controlling calculation, leveling range, leveling order, available slack, assignment adjustments, and Activity splitting. Review these settings before leveling because they determine how Microsoft Project changes the schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a93fa237-735c-400f-b8e6-2bbbf4f52981/microsoft-project-hybrid-resource-leveling-results.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.25 Resource workloads after manual adjustments and automatic Resource Leveling have been combined. The hybrid approach resolves the remaining conflicts, improves resource utilization, and produces an earlier acceptable finish than automatic leveling alone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1c780672-cb2c-4cda-9148-7b276c6ef4ea/microsoft-project-hybrid-resource-leveling-process.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.26 Hybrid resource-leveling process combining project manager adjustments with automatic Resource Leveling. This approach uses professional judgment to resolve conflicts manually before allowing Microsoft Project to delay or split the remaining eligible Activities. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7af8ef71-2e30-49e0-bf9d-ea9748bf13b4/microsoft-project-share-resources-dialog.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.27 Share Resources dialog connecting a project to an open Resource Pool. This relationship allows several project files to use common resource names, calendars, availability, rates, and assignment information. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603814436194-3FUX8SY4NDYVA4YJVEAF/microsoft-project-assign-resources-dialog.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.28 Assign Resources dialog used to assign shared resources to selected Activities. These assignments allow Microsoft Project to evaluate each team member’s workload within and across the connected projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603815121578-2VE9CT3WQ8QIE81D9KX8/microsoft-project-insert-project-master-project.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.29 Insert Project dialog used to add linked subprojects to a master project. Consolidating the schedules provides a combined view of Activity timing and shared-resource assignments across projects. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/97685395-5250-4627-a7a4-d2cfc67cf63e/microsoft-project-open-resource-pool-message.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.30 Microsoft Project message requesting that the Resource Pool be opened. Opening the pool makes current cross-project assignments available for consolidated workload analysis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/674b65c9-d8a6-4519-b67a-066810176cdf/microsoft-project-master-project-resource-workloads.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.31 Shared-resource workloads displayed across the linked projects in the master project. This consolidated view reveals overallocations that may not be visible when each project is reviewed separately. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616941445910-EO6MHGX8PNZYNNV38IAC/microsoft-project-resource-leveling-dialog.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.32.Resource Leveling dialog configured for cross-project workload adjustment. The selected options determine how Microsoft Project delays or splits eligible activities assigned to shared resources. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/69e46c9c-6a9e-4def-9510-fb4396eddc8e/Microsoft+Project+Warnings.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/714f133b-b03b-4d94-953c-33c73807ccd4/microsoft-project-master-project-leveling-delay.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.33 Master project displaying Leveling Delay values after shared resources have been leveled across projects. Review these delays to determine whether resolving cross-project conflicts has created acceptable project and milestone dates. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cd6db87e-df0e-488d-801a-345e99439df6/microsoft-project-disconnect-resource-pool.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.34 Share Resources dialog used to disconnect a project from the Resource Pool while retaining resource records already used in the project. This allows the project to continue using its assigned resources without maintaining the shared-pool connection. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f7fa30e9-4052-4684-9541-da3c69ed42b6/microsoft-project-master-project-resource-graph.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.35 Split window with the Resource Graph above the Gantt Chart. Use this combination to connect each resource’s workload pattern to the activities producing the assignment demand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f434dcf5-1a70-4dfd-abe0-0a6630c973d9/timeline.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e13f3e4c-514f-4d4e-a86a-6703a75dfdeb/microsoft-project-master-project-resource-leveling-options.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.36 Resource Leveling options. Review the settings and compare the leveled result with the original schedule before retaining any changes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d989be91-72de-4402-a6ce-66e100d887a4/microsoft-project-resource-pool-workflow.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.37 Workflow for creating a Resource Pool, connecting sharer projects, consolidating them in a master project, and reviewing shared workloads. Use these steps when the same team members perform work across multiple project schedules. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1616592681106-D00WU4NB6H74CLC8BIP8/microsoft-project-replace-resources-completed-exercise.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.38 Completed Exercise 10.1 file with generic resources replaced by named team members and Alice reassigned to Task 2. Use this result to verify that Ted’s overallocation has been resolved without creating a new conflict for Alice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1603742926268-C65WFYGSXLYVT4EPX45P/microsoft-project-resource-availability-completed-exercise.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.39 Completed Exercise 10.2 file showing Wendy’s capacity through Max. Units, time-phased Resource Availability, and resource-calendar exceptions. Use these settings to verify that the schedule reflects her actual working availability. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/daf08aaa-53dc-4be4-8434-be6e0c648982/microsoft-project-workload-analysis-completed-exercise.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.40 Completed workload-analysis exercise showing resolved or consciously accepted resource conflicts, a revised critical path, and no negative Total Slack. Use this result to confirm that the schedule remains feasible after the manual adjustments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a0f4a572-c280-4f44-85fe-122db17a8d93/microsoft-project-resource-leveling-completed-exercise.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.41 Completed Resource Leveling.mpp file after manual assignment adjustments and automatic Resource Leveling have resolved the remaining overallocations. Review the Leveling Delay, Activity dates, critical path, and project finish before accepting the revised schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cd6db87e-df0e-488d-801a-345e99439df6/microsoft-project-resource-pool-completed-exercise.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Figure 10.42 Completed cross-project exercise with New Software Project.mpp disconnected from the Resource Pool while retaining its assigned resource records. Use this result to confirm that the project can operate independently without losing the resources already used in its schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/221e343d-2f3d-4f45-879c-39cc76b342a4/Microsoft+Project+Master+Class+Folders.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/37a540f1-bd52-42a0-bd8d-6cd18270e367/MS+Project+Master+Class+Certificates.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg 10) Acquire Project Team - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/free-ms-project-master-class-registration daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Free MS Project Master Class Registration - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1613436065902-ICZWIZE8M58K9Z0M35JD/MSP-Master-Class.jpg - Free MS Project Master Class Registration https://www.msprojecttraining.online/ms-project-master-class-book daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - MS Project Master Class Book - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d6721cb8-4995-4b00-80e0-025543c8fd6f/ms-project-master-class-book-cover.jpg - MS Project Master Class Book - Make it stand out The MS Project Master Class Book is the foundation of the complete Microsoft Project training system. Working together with the Learning Portal, Activity Workspaces, downloadable project files, exams, and the Project MAP framework, the book guides students through building a professional Master Project using Microsoft Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/about daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - About the Author - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/43d16930-f8a4-493a-8818-74f25e6ff2fb/ray-coker-microsoft-project-training-clients.jpg - About the Author - Make it stand out This graphic highlights organizations the author has provided Microsoft Project training, project management consulting, and professional development workshops. It demonstrates experience delivering practical Microsoft Project planning, scheduling, forecasting, and project management training across government, education, healthcare, manufacturing, energy, and private industry. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/ms-project-master-class-overview daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - MS Project Master Class Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e78b32df-35e3-4f05-99ed-a8c6e7d8d988/complete-ms-project-master-class-learning-system.jpg - MS Project Master Class Overview - Make it stand out The MS Project Master Class combines the Master Class Book, MS Project Learning Portal, Project MAP framework, downloadable Microsoft Project files, Activity Workspaces, workflows, exams, and the Master Project methodology into a complete Microsoft Project training and project management learning system. The illustration demonstrates how these integrated components work together to develop professional Microsoft Project planning, scheduling, forecasting, reporting, and project control skil https://www.msprojecttraining.online/master-project-explanation daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Master Project Explanation - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/baedb981-5890-4637-a0ed-340b005af6bc/professional-project-manager-model.jpg - Master Project Explanation - Make it stand out The Professional Project Manager model illustrates the three core competencies developed throughout the MS Project Master Class: leadership, industry or domain expertise, and the ability to build technically correct Microsoft Project schedules. Together, these capabilities form the foundation of professional project planning and management. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0d1772f7-18aa-405c-8ab3-8e89c142c860/microsoft-project-dcma-14-point-assessment.jpg - Master Project Explanation - Make it stand out This illustration demonstrates how schedule quality assessment tools, including the DCMA 14-Point Assessment, help evaluate the technical quality of Microsoft Project schedules. These reviews identify issues such as duplicate task names and other structural problems that can reduce schedule accuracy and reliability. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/project-map-model-activities-process daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Project MAP (Model, Activities & Process) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d0f27218-ca3e-498c-8c9a-e9b6ad3a27ca/project-map-model-activities-process-framework.jpg - Project MAP (Model, Activities & Process) - Make it stand out The Project MAP (Model, Activities & Process) framework provides the roadmap for the MS Project Master Class. It organizes fifteen Activities into the traditional project life cycle, helping students build a complete Microsoft Project schedule by following structured workflows, project management best practices, and the Project MAP methodology. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/clarify-project-objectives daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0e12f76d-f4df-4453-af4f-75f98a3dcbb3/Kindle+MS+Project+Master+Class+Book.jpg 1) Clarify Objectives - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cd702723-5a90-40b5-b149-37bd60181f0f/project-map-activity-1-clarify-objectives.jpg 1) Clarify Objectives Figure 1.1 Clarify Objectives Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 1 – Clarify Objectives as the starting point of the Project MAP workflow. Establishing clear project objectives provides the foundation for building a technically sound Microsoft Project schedule and successfully completing the Master Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/free-ms-project-master-class-overview daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Free MS Project Master Class Overview - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e78b32df-35e3-4f05-99ed-a8c6e7d8d988/free-ms-project-master-class-learning-system.jpg - Free MS Project Master Class Overview - Make it stand out The Free MS Project Master Class combines the Learning Portal, Microsoft Project, the Project MAP framework, and the Master Project methodology into a complete project management learning system. This illustration shows how these components work together to teach students both Microsoft Project and professional project management. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/ms-project-master-class-activity-workspace daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - MS Project Master Class Activity Workspace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e1ba13ba-0d0c-47a7-9140-fe8914b89b86/ms-project-master-class-integrated-learning-process.jpg - MS Project Master Class Activity Workspace - Make it stand out The MS Project Master Class Integrated Learning Process shows how the Master Class Book and Learning Portal work together. Students read each Activity Chapter, complete follow-along exercises, build their Master Project, and demonstrate their understanding through Activity exams. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/097a01e9-e005-4fa7-bbc2-21ab81561b53/ms-project-activity-workspace-outline.jpg - MS Project Master Class Activity Workspace - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/ms-project-master-class-mastery-journey daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - MS Project Master Class Mastery Journey - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/82a2732b-f87e-4763-9135-3c0fa527bbde/ms-project-master-class-mastery-journey-roadmap.jpg - MS Project Master Class Mastery Journey - Make it stand out The MS Project Master Class Mastery Journey provides a step-by-step roadmap for completing the course. It illustrates how students progress through the Master Class Book, Activity Workspaces, downloadable Microsoft Project files, online exams, and the Master Project while preparing for certification and professional project management practice. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/coaching daily 0.75 2026-06-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg - Become a MS Project Master Class Coach and Trainer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2099db65-9268-4828-827d-bd0167174ad3/ms-project-coach-trainer-certification.jpg - Become a MS Project Master Class Coach and Trainer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/77225da0-a936-43cd-8043-8c144aa227cb/remote-microsoft-project-coaching-session.jpg - Become a MS Project Master Class Coach and Trainer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8883a197-b875-4de5-8c64-cddc83cff8ce/ms-project-coaching-training-session.jpg - Become a MS Project Master Class Coach and Trainer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ba0269a0-6285-467d-b62a-529a1e9a6219/one-on-one-microsoft-project-coaching.jpg - Become a MS Project Master Class Coach and Trainer - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/initiating-phase daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0e12f76d-f4df-4453-af4f-75f98a3dcbb3/Kindle+MS+Project+Master+Class+Book.jpg Initiating Phase - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ebf5d8fe-b2b0-4fcb-8224-291b9844fa56/project-map-initiating-phase-activities-1-3.jpg Initiating Phase Initiating Phase in the Project MAP. The Project MAP framework highlights the Initiating Phase, showing how Clarify Objectives, Define Constraints, and Initiate Project Charter establish the foundation for building a technically sound Microsoft Project schedule and Master Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/define-constraints daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 2) Define Constraints - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f439f961-7280-41b6-a6ff-4003a110200a/project-map-activity-2-define-constraints.jpg 2) Define Constraints Figure 2.1 Define Constraints Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 2 – Define Constraints, demonstrating how identifying project constraints establishes the realistic boundaries that support technically sound Microsoft Project schedules and the successful development of the Master Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/initiate-project-charter daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 3) Initiate Project Charter - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4d52d9d3-3c51-49e5-8085-2c98432851bf/project-map-activity-3-initiate-project-charter.jpg 3) Initiate Project Charter Figure 3.1 Initiate Project Charter Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 3 – Initiate Project Charter, demonstrating how the Project Charter formally authorizes the project and establishes the foundation for planning, scheduling, and building the Master Project in Microsoft Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/planning-phase daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg Planning Phase - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/97c6f4c4-b6ec-41a0-91a4-289a1bcd71d9/project-map-planning-phase-activities-4-9.jpg Planning Phase Planning Phase in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights the Planning Phase, showing how Activities 4 through 9 establish project standards, define the Work Breakdown Structure, develop estimates, create schedule logic, plan communications, and evaluate risks to build a technically sound Master Project in Microsoft Project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/executing-phase daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0e12f76d-f4df-4453-af4f-75f98a3dcbb3/Kindle+MS+Project+Master+Class+Book.jpg Executing Phase - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2aaa9938-084c-4e7f-85e7-6bcde8dcc0f6/Executing+Phase.jpg Executing Phase Executing Phase in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights the Executing Phase, showing how Activities 10 through 13 transform the Master Project from a planning document into a management tool by acquiring the project team, creating a Compliance Plan, establishing the project baseline, and tracking project performance. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/create-compliance-plan daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 11) Create Project Compliance Plan - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/22be535f-cdc7-4fe5-8fe0-a34d2b1a5485/project-map-activity-11-create-compliance-plan.jpg 11) Create Project Compliance Plan Figure 11.1 Create Compliance Plan Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 11 – Create Compliance Plan, demonstrating how project managers prepare stakeholders to understand, support, and follow the project plan before establishing the project baseline. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/closing-phase daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg Closing Phase - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e4c4a859-4e1d-45a4-95f2-0dd2bb1b9cea/project-map-closing-phase-activities-14-15.jpg Closing Phase Closing Phase in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights the Closing Phase, showing how Activities 14 and 15 evaluate project performance, document lessons learned, archive project information, and preserve organizational knowledge for future projects. The Closing Phase ensures that completed projects provide lasting value beyond project delivery. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/assess-performance daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 14) Assess Performance - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/1f5754ab-20aa-4572-9ef6-72984715df24/project-map-activity-14-assess-performance.jpg 14) Assess Performance Figure 14.1 Assess Performance Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 14 – Assess Performance, demonstrating how project teams evaluate project results, identify lessons learned, and measure success before archiving the completed project. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/archive-project daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 15) Archive Project - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8fd7f900-11d4-49fa-8cf9-c76247dbf8ea/Archive+Project.jpg 15) Archive Project Figure 15.1 Archive Project Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 15 – Archive Project, demonstrating how project managers preserve schedules, reports, lessons learned, and project records so future projects can benefit from the knowledge and experience gained. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/master-class-completed daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg Master Class Completed - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/318602e5-9296-4454-b31d-8b9e473699b1/MS+Project+Master+Class+Mastery+Journey+showing+the+learning+path+from+the+Master+Class+Book+to+the+Master+Project+and+certification. Master Class Completed The MS Project Mastery Journey illustrates the complete learning path through the Project MAP framework. It shows how students progress from foundational concepts to building a technically sound Master Project, completing assessments, and preparing for professional certification and continued project management development. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/microsoft-project-evaluate-risk-2 daily 0.75 2026-06-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ae103a3a-8a96-46b5-bfa7-eeca5299d4bd/Evaluate+Risk.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) Figure 9.1 Evaluate Risk in Project MAP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7966a7c9-99be-4974-b572-87ebb88784c3/time.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8b28bc8d-1abc-4375-ab9f-11aa34126355/Adopt+MS+Project+Standards+Schedule.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.2 Evaluate Risk Workspace schedule. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/be173f82-5b8a-4477-b928-940649671045/storm.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7ca2d294-0d58-4c6f-bb21-2ff18399a582/compass.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/c394b376-7218-48a8-91bc-d8b345523ded/Risk+Evaluation+Worksheet.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.2 Download Risk Evaluation Worksheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/f37d6198-65b4-45e5-9a72-1ee7d0395e9e/Qualitative+Risk+Register.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.3 Download Risk Register Document. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/85034dc9-1b90-45f4-b1aa-481dc76b825a/nav+chartr.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ea115c62-1aa2-4e50-b476-b7ddeb7e471e/SWOT+Analysis+Worksheet.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.4 Download SWOT Analysis Worksheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/bc0528f9-31e7-444b-b3f7-a4a58f086635/nav.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/3bd7e2b3-46e4-49f8-96cb-b19c6cb958ce/Workflow+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c2f7b18-106b-4674-ac3e-449dab416fb0/Evaluate+Risk+Workflow.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) Figure 9.5 Evaluate Risk Workflow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) Download chart as PDF https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/853e6b14-638b-487a-9e3a-92ef76765bac/Definitions+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a76926a8-1349-4623-a221-b26d777d533a/risk+evaluation+worksheet.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.6 Risk Evaluation Example Worksheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8010cd3c-31fa-4dd5-bfcf-64461f8f4b32/Embed+Microsoft+Project+Object.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.7 Embedding an object in the project summary notes field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/450943ce-0196-41ef-9185-35242beb428c/Changing+the+OLE+label+in+Projects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2f8ce8d2-42b1-45ee-8f99-88bda5bfe289/Project+Story+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ddf75ccd-a44a-4b6b-9c3e-f4f6efbb526a/james+madison+home+and+risk+management.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8ca7285c-a3dd-43a7-bc12-969232e04373/Exercise+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/96756f22-b5f3-4c6e-84b7-21d067f5122e/Tip+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0f1f8c50-968e-4d0b-9c26-a17cb3fe6aee/Note+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/62c30446-4706-474a-ac55-6779b4286239/Download+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/be8562b0-fb0c-40f6-b68f-0cd849d4f6ff/Record+Macro+in+MSProject.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.9 Record Macro command in Microsoft Project. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ada03d58-38d6-42c7-80df-dfd81be3dba7/Storing+the+macro+in+MSP.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.10 Record Macro dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/27fd2bcb-dd25-47fc-a89f-bfb1892825c0/Microsoft+Project+Task+Notes.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.11 Typing in text for a macro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/0d456b41-5bdb-4dde-9658-90f73f72df07/Stop+recording+macro+in+MSProjects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.12 Stop Recording macro command. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/21ae2bdc-86e6-4d4c-abc3-86a43886bdf7/run+a+macro+in+microsoft+project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.13 Run a macro command in the Macro dialog box. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a1169443-ddcd-4373-80d4-f77a4c6cfd89/View+or+Edit+macro+in+Microsoft+Projects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.14 Viewing and editing a macro in the VBA Editor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4178dd18-b740-4054-bcf2-b1582bf9c35b/VBA+Code+and+Project+Explorer+windows+in+MSProject.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.15 View code in the Project Explorer window in VBA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e1877439-828b-4703-aa4e-4706f842cd8c/msp+macro.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.16 Insert Risk Questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a89ac5d3-afc2-452e-89cd-a8f8404f5876/Run+macro+from+VBA+in+microsoft+project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.17 Running a macro from VBA. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/692100a9-660e-48a0-ac2b-f40f47317de7/rename+macro+in+ms+projects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.18 Using the Organizer to manage macros. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/4e50d6b0-1616-44ff-8547-fd607133bbe0/Add+macro+to+ribbon+in+ms+project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.19 Adding a macro command to the Ribbon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b27b424d-1530-47ea-af07-8b95f0e8aa75/Adding+risk+question+to+summary+task.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.20 Using the command on the ribbon to add risk questions to a task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b27b424d-1530-47ea-af07-8b95f0e8aa75/Adding+risk+question+to+summary+task.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.21 Risk command used to add risk questions to a task. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2428f671-ccee-4686-88b0-34b4b700870c/Journal+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/5652e29b-2f4b-4e62-9337-1a0165b89a83/Microsoft+Project+Best+Practices.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d74d5993-7d05-4c7d-adf5-c41f33022ee2/Microsoft+Project+-+Review+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/450943ce-0196-41ef-9185-35242beb428c/Changing+the+OLE+label+in+Projects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.22 Using the OLE in the Notes field. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a1169443-ddcd-4373-80d4-f77a4c6cfd89/View+or+Edit+macro+in+Microsoft+Projects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.23 Viewing and editing a macro in the VBA Editor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a76926a8-1349-4623-a221-b26d777d533a/risk+evaluation+worksheet.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.24 Risk evaluation worksheet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/a89ac5d3-afc2-452e-89cd-a8f8404f5876/Run+macro+from+VBA+in+microsoft+project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Figure 9.25 Risk questions macro. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/2c75d645-61ea-41b9-a315-0df3405a441b/Microsoft+Project+-+Files+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/b18eae45-f490-4a49-a110-b9ba4e3233a2/File+Folders+for+Exercise+Files.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/e8bee633-19a3-41e8-81e6-20504c464411/Coach+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7471ce6a-fa3e-449d-802a-c49da5985ec2/MS+Project+Expert+Project.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/352d557f-8ce6-45b5-bded-fd793ebf168f/Download+Microsoft+Project+Files.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/6fc56aeb-96f8-4d06-a7eb-893f2fff3282/Exam+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/cf326ba8-89c2-4674-bee2-2848cb890cbb/Microsoft+Project+Exam.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Final Score When you are finished, print your score and exam results as a PDF file if you are working with a Coach or plan to earn a certificate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/7bb7c527-c32e-4cf0-9cfe-395156ab4a90/MSPCOM+Certificate+for+MSProjects.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/d55487b2-8b7e-4fc2-98a3-1b496f6df120/Master+Book+Icon.jpg **9) Evaluate Risk (Copy) - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://www.msprojecttraining.online/microsoft-project-evaluate-risk daily 0.75 2026-08-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/8d14036a-ca2b-4484-a436-41fae631649b/master+class+book+coming+soon.jpg 9) Evaluate Risk - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e875fb31604e071ba532a00/ae103a3a-8a96-46b5-bfa7-eeca5299d4bd/project-map-activity-9-evaluate-risk.jpg 9) Evaluate Risk Figure 9.1 Evaluate Risk Activity in the Project MAP framework. This diagram highlights Activity 9 – Evaluate Risk, demonstrating how project managers assess uncertainty, prioritize risks, and improve the project plan before moving from the Planning Phase to the Executing Phase.