Microsoft Project for the Web - A Beginner's Guide

Microsoft Project for the Web - A Beginner's Guide

by Simon Sez IT
Released September 2023
Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
ISBN: 9781835465257

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Video description

Get started with this beginner friendly course on Microsoft Project for the Web. Start with exploring the diverse realm of project management tools as we unravel the intricacies of Microsoft Planner, Project Online, and Project for the Web. In addition to gaining a comprehensive understanding of these tools by dissecting their differences and applications, you will also delve into Microsoft Planner to master task management, from creating plans to organizing tasks effectively.

Next, elevate your expertise with Project for the Web, where you will learn to create project plans from scratch, customize columns, and visualize progress within Microsoft Teams. In further videos, you will learn about the transformative potential of the Power Platform. You will explore Dataverse insights and the power of Power BI in data analysis.

You will build insightful reports, modify visualizations, and assemble impactful dashboards for informed decision-making. Throughout the course, hands-on exercises reinforce your skills, ensuring practical mastery. By the end, you will be well-versed in leveraging these tools to streamline project management, foster collaboration, and enhance project outcomes.

What You Will Learn

  • Learn to navigate the Project for the Web interface
  • Create a project using a template and from scratch
  • Create new tasks and assign members to tasks
  • Understand how visualizations are built and formatted
  • Publish a report to the Power BI service
  • Learn to navigate the Power BI interface

Audience

This beginner’s course is tailored for individuals who are new to the field of project management or those seeking to enhance their foundational knowledge. Whether you are a student, a recent graduate, an entry-level professional, or someone transitioning into project management roles, this course is designed to provide you with a solid introduction to essential project management concepts and tools.

About The Author

Simon Sez IT: Simon Sez IT has offered technical courses for individuals, small businesses, and Fortune 500 companies since 2008, with thousands of employees who can benefit from the easy-to-learn and hands-on software training. It offers over 8,000 video tutorials on a range of software programs.

Simon Sez IT ensures stress-free eLearning and enhanced employee productivity—whether you implement new software or a technological upgrade in your work environment. With over 600,000 students from 180 countries, Simon Sez IT is the preferred online learning choice for individuals and businesses worldwide.

Table of contents

  1. Chapter 1 : Introduction
    1. Course Introduction
    2. What Is Project for the Web?
    3. Planner Versus Project Online Versus Project for the Web
    4. Project Plans Explained
    5. Exercise 01
  2. Chapter 2 : Manage Tasks with Microsoft Planner
    1. What Is Microsoft Planner and Why Is It Useful?
    2. Create a Plan
    3. Create an Outlook Group Plan
    4. Add Members to a Plan
    5. Create New Tasks
    6. Edit Task Details
    7. Organize Tasks into Buckets
    8. Update Task Progress and Priority
    9. Attach Files to Tasks
    10. Assign Labels to Tasks
    11. Access Plans from Microsoft Teams
    12. Grant Access to Plans for External People
    13. Use Smart Backgrounds
    14. Use Charts to Visualize Progress
    15. Receive Email Notifications on Tasks and Plans
    16. Export a Plan to Excel and Analyze with a PivotTable
    17. Exercise 02
  3. Chapter 3 : Project for the Web
    1. Launch Project for the Web
    2. The Project for the Web Interface (Project Home)
    3. Import a Project from Project Online Desktop
    4. Create a Project Plan from Scratch
    5. Customize Column Headings
    6. Set Project Start and End Dates
    7. Create New Tasks and Assign People
    8. Create Summary and Subtasks
    9. Task Durations in Timeline View
    10. Update Task Progress
    11. Add Attachments, Notes, and Checklist Items
    12. Group by Bucket
    13. Add Task Dependencies
    14. Categorize Tasks with Labels
    15. Hiding and Removing Columns
    16. Add a Status Column with Emojis
    17. Share Projects and Tasks (Co-Authoring)
    18. Visualize Projects in Microsoft Teams
    19. Project Roadmaps
    20. Project for the Web Extra Features
    21. Exercise 03
  4. Chapter 4 : Project for the Web - Reporting with Power BI
    1. An Overview of the Power Platform
    2. Understand the Dataverse
    3. What Is Power BI?
    4. Connect to the Power BI Report Template
    5. Exercise 04
  5. Chapter 5 : Project for the Web - Create and Modify Power BI Reports
    1. Overview of Power BI Visualizations
    2. Create Slicers to Filter Data
    3. Work with Tables and Matrix Tables
    4. Modify and Format a Chart
    5. Update Report with New Project Data
    6. Build Custom Reports from Scratch: Part 1
    7. Build Custom Reports from Scratch: Part 2
    8. The Power BI Service
    9. Assemble a Dashboard
    10. Exercise 05
  6. Chapter 6 : Course Close
    1. Course

Product information

  • Title: Microsoft Project for the Web - A Beginner's Guide
  • Author(s): Simon Sez IT
  • Release date: September 2023
  • Publisher(s): Packt Publishing
  • ISBN: 9781835465257