Course Summary:

Computer Tools for Engineering Project Management

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Topics

Introduction to Microsoft Project®
Creation of a Project Plan File
Creating a Work Breakdown Structure
Creating and Assigning Resources
Finalizing the Project Plan
Sorting and Filtering
Updating a Project Plan

Audience

This course will be beneficial to

Project managers
Engineers
Architects
Scientists
Others who must learn computer techniques to manage technical projects

Benefits

Virtually every technical project can benefit from the use of computer tools in its planning and management. This workshop will provide you with

Perspective, experience and immediately applicable skills in using computer techniques for the management of real-world technical projects
Firsthand experience in our computer lab as you use project management software to solve problems you may have encountered previously
Two instructional publications to take with you at the conclusion of the course: a notebook outlining all material and exercises presented during the course and a training manual complete with software-based training files

Earn PDH, LU, CEU

By participating in this course, you will earn 7 Professional Development Hours (PDH) and 0.7 Continuing Education Units (CEU). Learn more about PDH, LU, CEU and state licensing boards.

Instructors

Bruce D. Kieffer, Program Director, Engineering Professional Development, University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin

Lynne Miller, Consultant, Mayville, Wisconsin

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