Resource management and visualization in Project 2016

Overview

A resource allocation plan, which describes the type of resource required and the timing of this need, is an essential tool for efficient resource management. In this course, you will create and manage project resources and tasks, then allocate resources to tasks, and configure costs. In addition, you’ll be familiar with new resource views, enabling project managers to understand resource consumption at a glance. This course is one of a series of Skillsoft learning pathways covering Microsoft Project 2016 for beginners.

Objectives

• Recognize the different types of project resources in Project 2016
• Create a working resource in Project 2016
• Create a material resource in Project 2016
• Set up a resource sheet in Project 2016
• Add resource costs in Project 2016
• Assign and modify Resource allocation in Project 2016
• Use Team Planner to allocate resources to tasks in Project 2016
• Resolve over-allocated tasks and resource conflicts in Project 2016
• Identify different types of planning in Project 2016
• Use group and task filtering options and resources in Project 2016
• Recognize the purpose of different views in Project 2016
• Use the Timeline view in Project 2016