Outline for INF1370 - Microsoft Project 2013 - Level 1 & 2

Sep 12, 2026

Course outline for INF1370 covering Microsoft Project 2013 Level 1 & 2 training. Focuses on starting the software and understanding project management concepts, then building and managing project files: creating tasks, scheduling with dependencies and critical path, applying constraints, and entering milestones. Includes full resourcing workflows (work, material, and cost), resource assignment calculations, and resource levelling to address overallocation. Covers progress tracking, views and tables, formatting, printing, reporting, templates, linking projects, shared resources, exporting data, downsizing projects, and using VBA macros for automation.

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Getting To Know Project 2013

How Project 2013 Works

Starting Project in Windows 8

Understanding the Project Start Screen

The Project 2013 Screen and Ribbon

Project Work Area and Views

Project Files and Exiting Project 2013

Project Management

Tasks and Resources

Creating a New Project

Steps in Creating a Project

Working With Calendars

Creating Tasks and Summary Tasks

Working With Views, Task Information, and Progress

Scheduling

Understanding Task Dependencies

Fine Tuning a Schedule (Critical Path, Slack, Lead/Lag)

Resourcing a Project

Entering Work, Material, and Cost Resources

Resource Availability and Calendars

Resource Assignment Concepts and Calculations

Assigning Resources and Work Contouring

Resource Levelling and Allocation Tracking

􀂙 General Description 􀂙 Learning Outcomes 􀂙 Prerequisites 􀂙 Topic Sheets 􀂙 Methodology The skills and knowledge acquired in this course are sufficient for the learner to be able to use Microsoft Project 2013-Level 1 & 2 to create a new project, enter and work with tasks and resources, create a schedule, and print effective project information. At the completion of this course you should be able to: 􀁸 start Microsoft Project and identify how it works 􀁸 explain some of the key concepts associated with project management 􀁸 create a new project file in Microsoft Project 􀁸 enter tasks into a project file 􀁸 create relationships between tasks in a project 􀁸 add resources, including labour, materialsa, and equipment, to a project 􀁸 understand and use resource assignment calculations 􀁸 assign resources to tasks using a number of different methods 􀁸 use various techniques for levelling over allocation of resources 􀁸 assign material resources in a project 􀁸 assign and track costs within a project 􀁸 apply constraints and deadlines to tasks in a project 􀁸 track the progress of a project 􀁸 print various aspects of a project 􀁸 work more productively with project views 􀁸 work with tables in Microsoft Project 􀁸 work with some of the features that allow you to control your data 􀁸 format projects to make them more appealing and relevant 􀁸 print data from Gantt Charts in a variety of ways and presentations 􀁸 run and modify standard reports as well as create your own custom reports 􀁸 work with and create project templates 􀁸 work with and understand Microsoft Project project files 􀁸 work with and link multiple projects in Microsoft Project 􀁸 create shared resources for use amongst multiple projects 􀁸 downsize large project files into more managable entities 􀁸 export project data to other applications 􀁸 create VBA macros to automate operations in a project file Microsoft Project 2013-Level 1 & 2 assumes little or no knowledge of the software. However, it would be beneficial to have a general understanding of personal computers and the Windows operating system environment. 299 topics The InFocus series of publications have been written with one topic per page. Topic sheets either contain relevant reference information, or detailed step-by-step instructions designed on a real-world case study scenario. Publications can be used for instructor-led training, selfpaced learning, or a combination of the two. 􀂙 Formats Available 􀂙 Companion Products A4 Black and White, A5 Black and White (quantity order only), A5 Full Colour (quantity order only), Electronic Licence There are a number of complementary titles in the same series as this publication. Information about other relevant publications can be found on our website at [www.appliededucation.edu.au](www.appliededucation.edu.au) This information sheet was produced on Wednesday, April 01, 2015 and was accurate at the time of printing. Contents Getting To Know Project 2013 How Project 2013 Works Starting Project In Windows 8 Understanding The Project Start Screen The Project 2013 Screen Project Operations Using The Ribbon Showing And Collapsing The Ribbon Understanding The Backstage The Project Work Area Working With Views Working With Split Screens Understanding Sheet Views Working With Tables Gantt Chart View Working With Gantt Charts Understanding The QAT Working With The QAT Working With Project Files Exiting From Project 2013 Project Management Tasks And Resources The Importance Of Planning Understanding the Gantt Chart Computers And Project Management Creating A New Project Steps In Creating A Project Understanding Your Project Creating A New Project File Calendar Options Changing Calendar Options Working With Calendars Modifying The Standard Calendar Entering Public Holidays Creating A New Calendar Setting Up Project Information Entering File Properties Creating Tasks Understanding Tasks

FAQs

What learning outcomes does the course target for Microsoft Project 2013 Level 1 & 2?

The course enables learners to start Microsoft Project, create a new project, enter tasks and relationships, add and assign resources, build schedules, track progress, and print effective project information and reports.

How does the outline cover scheduling and task relationships?

It teaches understanding task dependencies, creating dependencies automatically and manually, and fine-tuning schedules using critical path, slack, and lag/lead time concepts.

What resourcing topics are included in the outline?

The outline covers entering work, material, and cost resources, assigning calendars and managing resource availability, performing resource assignment calculations, and applying resource levelling to handle overallocation.

Sep 12, 2026

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