FlowCast

The FlowCast course is great for Microsoft Project users to deepen their knowledge of the tool and Project Management.

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Course curriculum

1. Ready?
2. Module 1 Charts
3. Meet the Teacher
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4. What is Microsoft Project?
5. Schedules Promote Success
6. Where Can We Use Schedules?
7. Areas Managed by MS Project
8. Module 1 Knowledge Check-point
1. Module 2 Charts
2. What is a Project?
3. Project Management
4. Programs
5. Program Management
6. Portfolio
7. Module 2 Knowledge Check-point
1. Module 3 Charts
2. Scheduler or Planner
3. Scheduler's Job
4. Scheduler Role
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5. Module 3 Knowledge Check-point
1. Module 4 Charts
2. Scheduling 101
3. Why Schedule?
4. Scheduling is Modeling
5. IMP
6. IMS
7. Module 4 Knowledge Check-point
1. Module 5 Charts
2. Schedule Development
3. Identify Your Project
4. Define Goals and Objectives
5. Define Tasks (Detailed Scope)
6. Build Your Team
7. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)
8. Develop Detailed Network Logic
9. Establish Activity Duration and Lead Times
10. Assign Responsibilities
11. Get Feedback
12. Make Adjustments on Your Plan Accordingly
13. Module 5 Knowledge Check-point
1. Module 6 Charts
2. Projects Many Names
3. Stand Alone vs Server Database
4. Account
5. Info
6. Main Screen
7. Quick Access Toolbar
8. Module 6 Terminology
9. Gantt Chart
10. Timescale
11. Date Format
12. Auto vs Manual
13. See Two+ Projects at Once
14. Project Calendar
15. Module 6 Knowledge Check-point
16. Try It Out - Module 6
1. Module 7 Charts
2. Module 7 Terminology
3. Project Start Date
4. Add A Task
5. Move A Task
6. Indent/Outdent Tasks
7. Unique ID
8. Recurring Tasks
9. Delete Tasks
10. Inactive Tasks
11. Copy / Paste
12. Module 7 Knowledge Check-point
13. Try It Out- Module 7
1. Module 8 Charts
2. Module 8 (Dependencies) Terminology
3. Types of Dependencies
4. Start-to-Start (SS) Relationship
5. Finish-to-Start (FS) Relationship
6. Finish-to-Finish (FF) Relationship
7. Start-to-Finish (SF) Relationship
8. Lags and Leads
9. Decision Point Dependencies
10. Soft Dependencies
11. External Dependencies
12. Linking Tasks
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13. Details View
14. Complete Network of Dependencies
15. Dangling Logic
16. Module 8 Knowledge Check-point
17. Try It Out - Module 8
1. Module 9 Charts
2. Module 9 Terminology
3. Schedule Constraints
4. ASAP - As Soon As Possible
5. ALAP - As Late As Possible Constraint
6. Must Finish On Constraint
7. Must Start On Constraint
8. SNET - Start No Earlier Than Constraint
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9. FNET - Finish No Earlier Than Constraint
10. FNLT - Finish No Later Than Constraint
11. SNLT - Start No Later Than Constraint
12. Module 9 Knowledge Check-point
13. Try It Out - Module 9
1. Module 10 Charts
2. Duration Definition
3. Duration Conversions
4. Working Days
5. Calendar Days
6. Exact Days
7. Duration Status Method
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8. Fixed Duration
9. Module 10 Knowledge Check-point
10. Download file to use for "Try It Out" in Module 10
11. Try It Out - Module 10
1. Module 11 Charts
2. Resource Definition
3. Local vs Enterprise Resources
4. Generic vs Specific Resources
5. Resource Calendar
6. Fixed Units
7. Module 11 Knowledge Check-point
8. Try It Out - Module 11
1. Module 12 Charts
2. Deadline Definition
3. Deadline Use
4. Managing Missed Deadlines
5. Module 12 Knowledge Check-point
6. Try It Out - Module 12
1. Module 13 Charts
2. Critical Path Definition
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3. Critical Path (More)
4. Total Slack
5. Negative Float
6. View Negative Slack on Gantt Chart
7. Free Slack
8. Path Drivers
9. Critical Path Test
10. Critical Path Length Index (CPLI)
11. Module 13 Knowledge Check-point
12. Try It Out - Module 13
1. Module 14 Charts
2. Symbol Attributes
3. Gantt Layout
4. Timeline
5. Hide Bar
6. Roll Up
7. Columns to Show
8. Views
9. Tables
10. Filters
11. Custom Fields
12. Module 14 Knowledge Check-point
13. Try It Out - Module 14
1. Module 15 Charts
2. Maintenance = The Most Important Part
3. Baseline
4. Split Task
5. What Matters
6. Late Tasks
7. Marking Progress
8. Mark On Track
9. Status Date
10. Mark a Task Complete
11. Alert Button Field
12. 120-day Status Field and Filter
13. Print to PDF
14. Calendar View
15. Schedule Performance Index (SPI)
16. Baseline Execution Index (BEI)
17. Variance Analysis
18. Module 15 Knowledge Check-point
19. Try It Out - Module 15
1. Dashboard Reports
2. Resource Reports
3. 14 pt Schedule Assessment
4. Your Goal
5. Thank you!
6. More Resources For You
7. Before You Go ...

About this course

$375.00
175 lessons
7 hours of video content

Become the scheduler every corporation is after; starting today

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FAQ

Do I have to start the course at a certain date or time?

No! You can start the course when you are ready, and continue at your desired pace.
Will I have lifetime access?

Yes! You will be able to come back to the course for refreshers as long as you like!
Does this course conclude with a certificate to share on my resume?

Yes! You will receive a Completion Certificate at the end of the course. There will be an additional option to submit a test for a passing grade to get an official certificate of skills.
Can I use this course to train a team?

Sure! Please email Lindsay directly at [email protected] to learn more about bulk discounts.

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Course curriculum

Module 1: Introduction

Module 2: Project Management

Module 3: Scheduler's Job

Module 4: Scheduling 101

Module 5: IMS Development

Module 6: Application Setup

Module 7: Build a Schedule

Module 8: Dependencies

Module 9: Schedule Constraints

Module 10: Durations

Module 11: Resources

Module 12: Deadlines

Module 13: Critical Path

Module 14: Formatting

Module 15: Maintenance

Module 16: Reports

About this course

Become the scheduler every corporation is after; starting today

FAQ

Microsoft Project Training

Additional products

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