Willmer Limited is dedicated to providing comprehensive Asta Powerproject training for users of all levels. The team's extensive experience in delivering training courses, coupled with their previous senior management positions at Asta, make them well-equipped to train users across all industries.
Furthermore, their ability to create custom training solutions demonstrates their commitment to meeting the specific needs of their clients. Their expertise as both software users and planners allows them to offer valuable insights on how the software can best be utilised in different business contexts.
This personalized approach ensures that clients receive the most appropriate training for their staff. Additionally, the flexibility to tailor standard courses to meet specific requirements showcases their commitment to delivering training that aligns with each client's unique needs.
As part of McLaren's strategic aim of providing first class planning and controlling of projects, Willmer Ltd have been instrumental in preparing and delivering bespoke Asta Powerproject training courses.
The training has been delivered to over 70 Design Managers, Project Managers and Site Managers with a varying range of experience and ability. To date we have had very positive feedback from those attending
Brendan Johnston
Planning Director McLaren Construction
Introduction to Powerproject
Course Objectives
With our expert tuition, by the end of this course delegates will be able to do the following:
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Create a fully linked bar chart
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Structure a project correctly using Summary Tasks
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Code a project quickly and easily and filter out specific codes
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Update tasks with progress and measure against a baseline
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Print and share the project
Course Content
Creating a New Project
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Creating a new project from a template file
Creating a Linked Bar Chart
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Adding new tasks with durations
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Adding/deleting task
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Adding milestones
Project Structure
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Create Summary tasks
Creating Code Libraries
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Creating a new code library
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Allocating codes
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Introduction to filters
Printing
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Selecting the right border
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The best print options
Who should attend?
Those that are new to Powerproject, or those that need a refresher on the software.
This course is designed for anyone who needs to put together a project plan, be it a Planner, site staff or Project Managers
Calendars
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Amending an existing calendar with holidays, weekend working etc
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Setting a default calendar
Critical Path Analysis
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Linking tasks
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Reschedule a project to give you an end date
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Critical Path and Float
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Constraint flags – what are they and how best to use them.
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Adding Lead and Lag via links
Progress & Baselines
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Creating progress periods
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Creating a baseline
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Adding progress via a column
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Planned progress v actual
Formatting
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Customise your project appearance for different audiences
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Text annotations
Course Materials
All delegates will receive course notes
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of Powerproject or project management is assumed.
Advanced Powerproject
Course Objectives
With our expert tuition, by the end of this course delegates will be able to do the following:
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Manage costs and income
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Create and allocate resources to activities
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Reporting via histograms and other reports
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Understand views
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Create new filters
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Baselines & Progress
Course Content
Who should attend?
Those that have been on an introductory course or those that have used the software for a number of years
This course is designed for anyone who needs to allocate costs and/or resource and wants to learn some of the functionality of the software
Costs
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Create cost centre
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Allocate costs to activities
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Income
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Net cash flow analysis
Resources
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Create and allocate permanent resources
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Understand resource modelling
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Create and allocate consumable resources
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Resource breakdown structure
Histograms
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Cost histograms
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Resource histograms
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Export histogram data to Excel
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Tabula reports
Baselines & Progress
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Learn how to create multiple baselines including merging
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Progress periods
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Comparing planned v actual progress
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The jagged progress view
Views
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What makes up a view?
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Creating & saving
Filters
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Create a new filter
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Amend an existing one
Reports
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Export data to Excel
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Use previously created reports
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Create a new report
Course Materials
All delegates will receive course notes
Prerequisites
Attendance of the introductory course is recommended or a number of years experience of Powerproject
Online Powerproject Training
All of our courses can be delivered online as well as tailored sessions to meet individual requirements. If you are new to the software, you want to enhance your knowledge or just need a refresher, we are the company to use.