About the course

The Project 2010 - Formatting Projects course takes you through formatting tasks for Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams, Tables and using Drawing Tools as specified in the Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) exam 70-178.

Modules

There are 5 modules in this course:

• Formatting Gantt Charts
• Formatting the Network Diagram
• Formatting in Calendar View
• Formatting Tables
• Graphics and Drawing Tools

Course features

• Simulation training replicates the software you are learning providing a realistic learning experience.
• Learn how to perform tasks at your own pace and interactively by following easy step-by-step actions.
• Reinforce your knowledge at the end of each lesson by completing interactive and multiple choice quiz questions.
• Assess your skills at any time by undertaking the Course Test.
• Lessons can be completed within 30 minutes so training can be undertaken in 'bite' size pieces.
• Bookmarking allows you to learn in multiple training sessions.
• Course navigation features allow you to jump directly to specific topics of interest quickly and easily.
• Designed for people who require initial and refresher training activities.
• Available on-line 24 hours a day.
• Version for Mobile Devices.
• Review course content with eBooks

Course Topics

Formatting in Project
Formatting Gantt Charts

• Format Gantt Bars;
• Create Custom Gantt Bars;
• Add Text to Custom Bars;
• Understand Formatting Precedence;
• Set the Gantt Chart Layout;

Formatting the Network Diagram

• Change the Appearance of Box Shapes;
• Modify Existing Templates;
• Create New Templates;
• Modify the Box Layout;
• Format the Link Lines;
• Apply Background Colours and Patterns;
• Show or Hide Page Breaks;
• Manually Move Boxes;
• Show and Hide Task Details;

Formatting in Calendar View

• Change Text Styles;
• Change Calendar Bar Styles;
• Modify Week Heights;
• Move Calendar Task Bars;
• Modify Calendar Timescales;

Formatting Tables

• Format Table Text;
• Change the Height of Table Rows;
• Hide Table Columns;
• Insert Columns into Tables;
• Switch Tables Shown in a View;
• Edit Existing Tables;
• Create a New Table;
• Edit Gridlines;

Graphics and Drawing Tools

• Insert Images;
• Scale a Page;
• Insert Text Boxes;
• Modify Properties of Objects;
• Insert Arrows;
• Draw Shapes;