You are invited to attend:
Wednesday, January 7, 2015 from 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Event Contact: Jacques Goupil, jacques.goupil@ppmworks.com (617)340-9190
Event Description:
Join the Boston Chapter of MPUG for our next meeting on Wednesday, January 7, 2015 where the topic will be “An Inside Look At Dates And Calendars Within Microsoft Project – How Dates Are Stored And How Calendars Are Used”. This interactive presentation and discussion will be delivered by Mr. Mark H Wells, PMP, MCTS at our new meeting location: Constant Contact in Waltham, MA.
Have you ever needed to perform date calculations within MS Project but couldn’t get them to work? Have you ever wondered why tasks within Project sometimes have seemingly incorrect Durations? Are you aware that Project has different calendars, but are unsure of how and when to use them?
As we start a new year and new calendar, it seemed like a perfect time to take a fresh look at the calendar and date functions in Microsoft Project. Join us for this first meeting of 2015 as project expert Mark Wells explains how to perform date calculations, how the various calendars work and when to use them. Bring your questions for our experts!
In keeping with the new year and our new meeting location, we will be previewing our new monthly meeting schedule and exciting topics for enhanced discussion and learning. Come and get the full scoop on what your new MPUG Boston Chapter has in store for you in 2015!
The meeting will be held at our new “permanent” home at Constant Contact, 1601 Trapelo Road in Waltham, MA, Phone: 781-472-8100. The facility is located just off of Route 128/I-95, Exit 28 and offers free garage parking. Enter through the main building under the clock. Our meetings will be in the new Great Room South which is a beautiful venue with state-of-the-art electronics and plenty of seating and networking space.
AGENDA:
5:30 – 6:00 PM Registration, Refreshments & Networking
6:00 – 6:15 PM Welcome & Introductions
6:15 – 7:15 PM Feature Presentations
7:15 – 7:30 PM Networking Break & Refreshments
7:30 – 8:00 PM Speaker Q&A and Prize Raffle
This event is free for both MPUG members and non-members, but pre-registration is required. Food, soft drinks and special treats will be served.
Learning Objectives
During this event, students will learn to…
- Display the internal Date format used in Project
- Demonstrate how best to perform date calculations in Project
- Explain and demonstrate the use of the built in date calculation functions within Project
- Present the types of calendars in Project and their use.
- Explain the use of calendars in Project Server
About the Presenter:
Mark Wells is an experienced Project Manager who had used MS Project for over 20 years. He has worked in private industry and government contracting. He has given numerous presentations on MS Project and related products. Currently, he works as a Senior Scheduler for the US Air Force using Project and Project Server. |
