Setting Up Projects in Project 2010 for Windows

Project 2010 (Windows)    |    Beginner
  • 8 videos | 44m 52s
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Get started with Project 2010. Discover how to create a new project file, explore the structure of a document, examine view modes and project templates, use custom elements, and access the options menu to customize the application.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • Creating a new project
    Understanding your project's structure
    Changing display modes
    Using project templates
  • Displaying project information
    Using custom elements in multiple projects
    Comparing two projects
    Configuring the program

IN THIS COURSE

  • 5m 11s
    In order to begin managing your project, you are going to have to create a new project file. This video tutorial will show you how to create a blank document, and how to save it so that you can continue working on it at a later date. FREE ACCESS
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    Your project has a very detailed, distinct structure. In order to get the most out of Project 2010, you are going to have to know how to manage multiple tasks and resources at different levels in your document. In this video tutorial, you will learn about the structure of your Project 2010 document. FREE ACCESS
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    3.  Changing display modes in Project 2010 for Windows
    8m 33s
    The display mode that you use in Project 2010 will depend on what you are doing at the time. Project 2010 features a huge variety of view modes: find out how to use a selection of them, and how to cycle between the different modes in this video tutorial. FREE ACCESS
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    4.  Using project templates in Project 2010 for Windows
    7m 9s
    Project 2010 templates are very useful if you don't have the time to create your own structure and format. Once the template has been inserted, all that remains is to insert your own data. You will find this option extremely useful, particularly if you are just starting out with Project 2010. FREE ACCESS
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    5.  Displaying project information in Project 2010 for Windows
    3m 12s
    A project contains many different types of information. In this video tutorial, you will find out how to visualize these different properties, including start and end dates, task duration, and even project statistics. FREE ACCESS
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    6.  Using custom elements in multiple projects in Project 2010 for Windows
    4m 42s
    If you have created a number of customized elements in Project 2010 and want to use them in a different project, you can transfer them to the Global Template. This is a centralized location that can be used to manage the different project elements - such as tables, reports, and calendars - that can be used in Project 2010. This video tutorial will show you how to use this very useful function. FREE ACCESS
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    7.  Comparing two projects in Project 2010 for Windows
    5m 52s
    If you have multiple versions of your project document, you may find it useful to compare the two to find out which one you want to keep. Project 2010's compare function can quickly analyze the selected versions and present for you in visual form the results. In this video tutorial, you will find out how to adjust the compare settings, how to get the most out of the final report, and how to print out the report. FREE ACCESS
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    8.  Configuring the program in Project 2010 for Windows
    5m 4s
    Like most Microsoft applications, Project 2010 is highly customizable. This video tutorial will show you how to access the options menu and how to begin configuring the program. FREE ACCESS

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