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Table of Contents Introduction Course Materials Microsoft Learning Product Types Microsoft Learning Microsoft Certification Program Facilities About This Course Prerequisites Course Outline Virtual Machine Environment Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual PC Introduction to Trey Research and the Course Business Scenario iii iv vi ix xi xv xvi xviii xix xxii xxiv xxvii

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Please write your name on the name tent, if one has been provided. The instructor will introduce himself or herself and will then cover the points listed on the above slide. If the instructor calls on you, please state your name and then briefly describe your background or current job assignment and your education, training, or experience in project management.

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Course Materials

The following materials are included with your kit: Student Workbook. The student workbook contains the material covered in class. Student Materials CD. The Student Materials CD contains a Web page that provides you with links to resources pertaining to this course, including additional readings, discussion answer keys, multimedia presentations, and course-related Web sites.
Note: To open the Web page, insert the Student Materials CD into the CD-ROM drive, and then in the root directory of the CD, double-click StartCD.exe.

Course evaluation. At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to complete an online evaluation to provide feedback on the course, training facility, and instructor.

To provide additional comments or feedback on the course, send e-mail to support@mscourseware.com. To inquire about the Microsoft Certification Program, send e-mail to mcphelp@microsoft.com.

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Microsoft Learning Product Types

Microsoft Learning offers the following instructor-led products. Each is specific to a particular audience type and level of experience. The different product types also tend to suit different learning styles. These types are as follows: Courses are for information technology (IT) professionals and developers who are new to a particular product or technology and for experienced individuals who prefer to learn in a traditional classroom format. Courses provide a relevant and guided learning experience that combines lecture and practice to deliver thorough coverage of a Microsoft product or technology. Courses are designed to address the needs of learners engaged in planning, design, implementation, management, and support phases of the technology adoption life-cycle. They provide detailed information by focusing on concepts and principles, reference content, and in-depth hands-on lab activities to ensure knowledge transfer. Typically, the content of a course is broad, addressing a wide range of tasks necessary for the job role. Workshops are for knowledgeable IT professionals and developers who learn best by doing and exploring. Workshops provide a hands-on learning experience in which participants use Microsoft products in a safe and collaborative environment based on real-world scenarios.

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iWorker Courses, or Information Worker Courses, are scenario-based courseware lines to compete in the desktop applications market. This scenario-based courseware line will fill a need for applications training that supports on-the-job performance improvement with business and productivity solutions (rather than feature-based training). The purpose of an iWorker course is to promote skills/ knowledge transfer in the context of business scenarios to accomplish business objectives by working individually or collaboratively to find answers. iWorker Courses are aimed at users who have working knowledge of the technology and are interested in applying that knowledge in specific business scenarios.

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Clinics are for IT professionals, developers, and technical decision makers. Clinics offer a detailed how to presentation that describes the features and functionality of an existing or new Microsoft product or technology and that showcases product demonstrations and solutions. Clinics focus on how specific features will solve business problems. First-Look Clinics are products specifically designed to deliver early content or critical information that Product Groups or other internal customers need communicated quickly and broadly. The First-Look products convey knowledgebased (not skills-based) information to an audience profile identified as high-level Business Decision Makers. Hands-On Labs provide IT professionals and developers with hands-on experience with an existing or new Microsoft product or technology. Hands-On Labs provide a realistic and safe environment to encourage knowledge transfer by learning through doing. The labs provided are completely prescriptive so that no lab answer keys are required. There is very little lecture or text content provided in hands-on labs, aside from lab introductions, context setting, and lab reviews.

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Microsoft Learning

Microsoft Learning develops Official Microsoft Learning Product (OMLP) courseware for computer professionals who design, develop, support, implement, or manage solutions by using Microsoft products and technologies. These learning products provide comprehensive, skills-based training in instructor-led and online formats.

Additional Recommended Learning Products

Each learning product relates in some way to other learning products. A related product may be a prerequisite; a follow-up course, clinic, or workshop in a recommended series; or a learning product that offers additional training. The first two courses shown above fall into the category of Technical Specialist and the second two are aligned with the IT Pro certification series.

Technology Specialist Curriculum

The Technology Specialist curriculum is designed to address the needs of technology specialists who want to gain more in-depth knowledge about specific technology areas and the application of those technologies. These courses are a great way to prepare for the Technology Specialist certification exams. The focus of this curriculum is on implementation rather than design or support. Therefore, in these courses, students will primarily learn how to use a particular technology or group of tools and how to develop application code. Job-rolespecific planning, design, and life-cycle training is covered in our Professional series of learning products. The Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects and Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects certifications will each qualify for MCTS certification.

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It is recommended that you take the following learning products in this order: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects

After taking this course, you can take the following learning products to become a Microsoft Certified Professional in these related areas: Managing Projects and Programs with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 Managing Project Portfolios Using Portfolio Server 2007

Other related learning products may become available in the future, so for up-to-date information about recommended learning products, visit the Microsoft Learning Web site.

Microsoft Learning Information

For more information, visit the Microsoft Learning Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/.

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Microsoft Certification Program

Microsoft Learning offers a variety of certification credentials for developers and IT professionals. The Microsoft Certification Program (MCP) is the leading certification program for validating your experience and skills, keeping you competitive in todays changing business environment.

Related Certification Exams

This course helps students to prepare for Exam 70-632, TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects. Exam 70-632 is a core exam for the TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects certification.

MCP Certifications
The MCP includes the following certifications. MCITP The new Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential allows IT professionals to distinguish themselves as experts in their specific area of focus. There is a straightforward upgrade path from the MCDBA certification to the new MCITP credentials. There are currently three IT Professional certifications: Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Developer Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Database Administrator Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Business Intelligence Developer

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MCPD The Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) credential highlights developer job roles, featuring specific areas of expertise. There is a straightforward upgrade path from the MCAD and MCSD for Microsoft .NET certifications to the new MCPD credential. There are three MCPD certification paths: Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Web Developer Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Windows Developer Microsoft Certified Professional Developer: Enterprise Applications Developer

MCTS The Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) credential enables professionals to target specific technologies and distinguish themselves by demonstrating in-depth knowledge of and expertise in the technologies with which they work. There are currently five MCTS certifications: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Windows Applications Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: .NET Framework 2.0 Distributed Applications Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: SQL Server 2005 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: BizTalk Server Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist for Microsoft Office Project 2007 Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Microsoft Certified IT Professional for Microsoft Office Project Server 2007 The Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) credential for Office Project Server 2007 provides industry recognition for project managers or other users of Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Project Server 2007 who manage and support projects in an Enterprise Project Management (EPM) environment. MCDST on Microsoft Windows The Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST) certification is designed for professionals who successfully support and educate end users and troubleshoot operating system and application issues on desktop computers running the Windows operating system.

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MCSA on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 The Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification is designed for professionals who implement, manage, and troubleshoot existing network and system environments based on the Windows Server 2003 platform. Implementation responsibilities include installing and configuring parts of systems. Management responsibilities include administering and supporting systems. MCSE on Microsoft Windows Server 2003 The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) credential is the premier certification for professionals who analyze business requirements and design and implement infrastructure for business solutions based on the Windows Server 2003 platform. Implementation responsibilities include installing, configuring, and troubleshooting network systems. MCAD for Microsoft .NET The Microsoft Certified Application Developer (MCAD) for Microsoft .NET credential provides industry recognition for professional developers who use Microsoft Visual Studio .NET and Web services to develop and maintain department-level applications, components, Web or desktop clients, or back-end data services, or who work in teams developing enterprise applications. The credential covers job tasks ranging from developing to deploying and maintaining these solutions. MCSD for Microsoft .NET The Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD) for Microsoft .NET credential is the top-level certification for advanced developers who design and develop leading-edge enterprise solutions by using Microsoft development tools and technologies as well as the Microsoft .NET Framework. The credential covers job tasks ranging from analyzing business requirements to maintaining solutions. MCDBA on Microsoft SQL Server 2000 The Microsoft Certified Database Administrator (MCDBA) credential is the premier certification for professionals who implement and administer SQL Server 2000 databases. The certification is appropriate for individuals who derive physical database designs, develop logical data models, create physical databases, create data services by using Transact-SQL, manage and maintain databases, configure and manage security, monitor and optimize databases, and install and configure SQL Server.

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MCP The Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) credential is for professionals who have the skills to successfully implement a Microsoft product or technology as part of a business solution in an organization. Hands-on experience with the product is necessary to successfully achieve certification. Managing Projects and Programs with Microsoft Office Enterprise Project Management 2007 and Project Portfolio Using Portfolio Server 2007 (working title) will each enable users to become MCP certified. MCT Microsoft Certified Trainers (MCTs) demonstrate the instructional and technical skills that qualify them to deliver Official Microsoft Learning Products through a Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS). Certification Requirements Certification requirements differ for each certification category and are specific to the products and job functions addressed by the certification. To earn a certification credential, you must pass rigorous certification exams that provide a valid and reliable measure of technical proficiency and expertise.
Additional Information: See the Microsoft Learning Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/. You can also send e-mail to mcphelp@microsoft.com if you have specific certification questions.

Acquiring the Skills Tested by MCP Exams

Official Microsoft Learning Products can help you develop the skills that you need to do your job. They also complement the experience that you gain while working with Microsoft products and technologies. However, no one-to-one correlation exists between Official Microsoft Learning Products and MCP exams. Microsoft does not expect or intend for the courses to be the sole preparation method for passing MCP exams. Practical product knowledge and experience are also necessary to pass MCP exams. To help prepare for MCP exams, use the preparation guides that are available for each exam. Each Exam Preparation Guide contains exam-specific information, such as a list of the topics on which you will be tested. These guides are available on the Microsoft Learning Web site at http://www.microsoft.com/learning/.

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Facilities

You will be given information pertaining to class hours, building hours, parking, restrooms, meals phones messages, smoking and recycling. Be aware of the location of exits for your own safety in the event of an emergency. Your instructor may give you specific instructions if necessary. Please turn off cell phones and pagers. Please refrain from using e-mail during class time; check e-mail only during breaks. To get the most out of this class, your active participation is encouraged.

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About This Course

This section provides you with a brief description of the course, objectives, and target audience.

Description
The purpose of this 3-day course is to teach project management practitioners how to create and manage projects and resources using Microsoft Office Project 2007. Participants will learn how to create and define new projects from templates or other projects, enter and insert new tasks, create an outline structure, estimate hours or duration, define dependencies, set constraints, and assign resources to tasks. They will also learn how to analyze and manage resource utilization, set a baseline, track progress, and create reports.

Course Objectives
After completing this course, you will be able to: Get started with Microsoft Office Project 2007. Create and define projects. Work with estimates and dependencies. Work with deadlines, constraints, and task calendars. Assign resources to tasks. Understand task types and the scheduling formula. Analyze resource utilization.

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Track progress. Customize and format Microsoft Project views. Create project reports which analyze project, resource and task data. Manage multiple projects.

Audience
This course is intended for both novice and experienced project managers and schedulers. These individuals would be involved in or responsible for scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting, and staffing of projects and supporting other users of Office Project 2007. A familiarity with key project management concepts and terminology is recommended as well as basic Windows navigation skills.

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Prerequisites

This course requires that you meet the following prerequisites: Experience using Microsoft Office Project to create project schedules. Fundamental knowledge of project management. Experience with the Windows Vista or Microsoft Windows XP operating system. Experience with Microsoft Office Excel 2003.

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Course Outline

Module 1, Getting Started with Project 2007 provides an overview of Microsoft Office Project 2007 and project management concepts. This module explains how to use the desktop interface and how to work with various file types. It also illustrates how to receive help and advice while working with Office Project 2007. Module 2, Creating and Defining Projects explains how to create new projects, how to define appropriate options, and how to enter, organize, and outline the task list. It also explores ways to import data and configuring the corporate calendar. Module 3, Working with Estimates and Dependencies explains the techniques for estimating tasks and how to generate a dynamic schedule by creating dependencies between tasks. Various linking and unlinking techniques will be explored. Module 4, Working with Deadlines, Constraints, and Task Calendars explains how to incorporate restrictions in a schedule through the use of deadlines and constraints. Displaying, reading and analyzing the critical path will be discussed along with how to use task drivers in the analysis. Module 5, Working with Resources explains the various types of resources that are needed on a schedule, how to enter the resource list and how to assign resources to tasks. Changes to the project team will be implemented by modifying resource assignments.

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Module 6, Predicting Behavior by Using Task Types and the Scheduling Formula explains the scheduling formula and how the variables duration, work, and units interact. It also illustrates how recalculations occur when variables are changed. This module explains recommended procedures on changing task types and changing variables for various situations. Module 7, Customizing and Formatting explains how to format text, bars, and other screen elements. Custom objects will be created including templates, calendars, fields, tables, filters, groups, and views. This module also illustrates use of the organizer to transfer custom objects to other files. Module 8, Analyzing Resource Utilization explains techniques for manipulating views to display resource allocation and how to identify causes of resource over allocation. Various options for managing limited resources will be explored. In addition, several techniques for solving over allocated resources will be explained including the leveling feature.

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Module 9, Tracking Progress explains how to manage updates to a schedule by saving baselines and tracking duration, work, and cost updates. Comparison between expected and actual results will be illustrated with various views that display variance. In addition, this module provides guidelines on how to troubleshoot a schedule and how to get a troubled schedule back on track. Module 10, Creating Reports explains how to configure views for printing and how to generate standard and visual reports. Customizations to printouts and modifications to existing reports will also be covered. This module will explain how to export data and explore techniques for solving printing issues. Module 11, Managing Multiple Projects explains how to create and manage multiple projects. It will cover links and the critical path across multiple projects. It also discusses how to create and use a shared resource pool and how to view resource allocation across multiple projects.

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Virtual Machine Environment

This section provides the information for setting up the classroom environment to support the business scenario of the course.

Virtual Machine Configuration

In this course, you will use Microsoft Virtual PC 2004 to perform the labs. The following table shows the role of each virtual machine used in this course:
Virtual machine 5927A-ENU-PROJ.vmc Role Stand-alone server

Software Configuration
The following software is installed on each VM: Microsoft Windows XP Microsoft Office 2007 Microsoft Visio 2007 Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007

Course Files
There are files associated with the practices and labs in this course. The practice files are located in the folder D:\MOC 5927A\Practice files on the student computers. The lab files are located in the folder D:\MOC 5927A\Lab files and lab answer key files are located on the Student Materials CD in the Lab Answer Keys folder.

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Classroom Setup
Each classroom computer will have the same virtual machine configured in the same way.

Course Hardware Level

To ensure a satisfactory student experience, Microsoft Learning requires a minimum equipment configuration for trainer and student computers in all Microsoft Certified Partner for Learning Solutions (CPLS) classrooms in which Official Microsoft Learning Product courseware are taught. This course requires that you have a computer that meets or exceeds hardware level 5, which specifies a 2.4-gigahertz (GHz) (minimum) Pentium 4 or equivalent CPU, at least 2 gigabytes (GB) of RAM, 16 megabytes (MB) of video RAM, and a 7200 RPM 40-GB hard disk.

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Demonstration: Using Microsoft Virtual PC

In this demonstration, your instructor will help familiarize you with the Virtual PC environment in which you will work to complete the labs in this course. You will learn: How to open Virtual PC. How to start Virtual PC. How to log on to Virtual PC. How to switch between full screen and window modes. That the virtual machines can communicate with each other and with the host, but they cannot communicate with other computers that are outside of the virtual environment. (For example, no Internet access is available from the virtual environment.) How to close Virtual PC.

Keyboard Shortcuts
While working in the Virtual PC environment, you may find it helpful to use keyboard shortcuts. All Virtual PC shortcuts include a key that is referred to as the HOST key or the RIGHT-ALT key. By default, the HOST key is the ALT key on the right side of your keyboard. Some useful shortcuts include: RIGHT-ALT+DELETE to log on to the Virtual PC RIGHT-ALT+ENTER to switch between full screen mode and window modes RIGHT-ALT+RIGHT ARROW to display the next Virtual PC

For more information about Virtual PC, see Virtual PC Help.

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Instructions
You will be using the same virtual machine throughout this course. It is not necessary to shut it down between practices or labs. Depending on your classroom, it may be necessary to shut down the virtual machine at the end of each day and restart it at the beginning of the next day.

Start the virtual machine and start Office Project 2007

To start Microsoft Virtual PC: 1. Click the Windows XP Start button. 2. Click All Programs, and then click Microsoft Virtual PC. 3. On the Virtual PC Console, click 5927A-ENU-PROJ, and then click New. 4. In the Log Onto Windows dialog box, use the following credentials: User name: Administrator Password: Pa$$w0rd, where 0 is a zero

Note: When working with the virtual machine, RIGHT-ALT+ENTER switches the virtual machine between full screen and the previous screen size. Remember: You must always use the ALT key located on the right-hand side of the keyboard.

To start Microsoft Office Project 2007: 1. Click the Windows XP Start button. 2. Click All Programs, click Microsoft Office, and then click Microsoft Office Project 2007.

End of Day Virtual PC Shutdown (Optional)

You will need to save your virtual PC state during the shutdown process. 1. Switch the Virtual PC window to previous size by pressing RIGHT-ALT+DELETE. 2. On the Action menu, click Close. 3. In the Close dialog box, select Save state and save changes, select Commit changes to the virtual hard disk, and then click OK.
Note: It may take several minutes for the Virtual PC to close. Do not disturb your computer during this time.

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Restarting of Virtual PC (Optional)

To start Microsoft Virtual PC: 1. Click the Windows XP Start button. 2. Click All Programs, and then click Microsoft Virtual PC. 3. On the Virtual PC Console, click 5927A-ENU-PROJ, and then click Start. When working with the virtual machine, ALT+ENTER switches the virtual machine between full screen and the previous size.

Note: You must use the ALT key located on the right-hand side of the keyboard.

The Virtual PC should start up where you left off on the previous day.

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Introduction to Trey Research and the Course Business Scenario

Company Overview
Trey Research is an international corporation that researches, designs, and markets consumer and commercial electronics. Their consumer products line includes portable communication devices such as cell phones, personal organizers, and two-way communication radios. Commercial products include wireless radio antennas (subscriber and access units) for use in wireless broadband access as an alternative to DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) and Internet cable services.

Your Role at Trey Research

You are a project manager, and you have been asked to manage the design and development of the companys new wireless broadband product: WiMAX.