SA-100 Introduction to Schedule Analyzer forProject

This course prepares new users of Schedule Analyzer forProject to effectively analyze the health of project schedules using the DCMA 14-point metrics, DCMA EVMS Compliance Metrics (DECM), and over 150 additional health checks. This course is a prerequisite for most other Schedule Analyzer forProject courses.

Instructor-Led Remote Learning with Hands-On Exercises

New users who wish to learn how to effectively use Schedule Analyzer forProject to assess the quality and health of project schedules

• A Windows computer (Windows 10 or later) with internet access
• A modern, updated browser (e.g., Edge, Chrome or Safari)
• Ability to access Citrix GoToMeeting (www.gotomeeting.com)
• Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, 2019 or later (Standard or Professional) or the Project Online Desktop Client
• Schedule Analyzer forProject v4.1.5 (or later) installed
• One available Text field (to use Toggle Filter feature)
• Microsoft Excel (2013 or later) installed (in order to use the Excel Export function)
• A Microsoft Project schedule file (.mpp) to use during exercises
• A sample file is also available from forProject if desired
• Basic knowledge of project scheduling using Microsoft Project
• Note: Two monitors are recommended, but not required

After participating in this course, you will be able to:

• Access Schedule Analyzer forProject from within Microsoft Project
• Configure the Settings to match your project schedules
• Prepare your schedule for analysis
• Run the schedule analyzer and view results for:
• DCMA 14-Point Assessment metrics
• DCMA EVMS Compliance (DECM) schedule metrics
• Over 150 additional metrics and health checks
• Use Toggle Filters to view or highlight problem areas
• Export results to Excel for archive or sharing purposes
• Import values from a prior version of your schedule
• Access built-in Help
• Know how to request support from forProject