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 Public Training for Microsoft Project and Microsoft Project Server 2007

We offer these two public workshops each month:

1) Microsoft Office Project Professional & Project Web Access Training

2) Microsoft Office Project Server Configuration and Administration Training

The first workshop starts Sunday evening at 7PM on the dates listed below and the second workshop starts Wednesday morning at 9AM of the same week, ending Friday end of business.

Take both classes together for a Microsoft Enterprise Project Management boot camp. Microsoft Office Project Server 2007Microsoft Office Project 2007 Professional

Most of the information about these courses is listed below, but please feel free to call us with questions or to schedule time to talk to an instructor regarding content and "best fit" questions you have.

 

People who come to our workshops frequently tell us that they had considered other courses or had actually signed up for other workshops but they kept getting canceled. If you are shopping around, these are some things to consider when selecting a workshop to attend.

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Current Dates for Both Workshops

2008

December 14-19, 2008

 

2009
December 6-11, 2009

 

2010
January 24-29, 2010
February 21-26, 2010
March 21-26, 2010
April 18-23, 2010
May 16-21, 2010
June 13-18, 2010
July 18-23, 2010
August 22-27, 2010
September 19-24, 2010
October 17-22, 2010
November 14-19, 2010
December 5-10, 2010


 Workshops

Microsoft Project & Project Web Access Training

Course 1 Offering:
Microsoft Project / PWA 2007 as Client -
Planning and Managing in the Enterprise

 

Date:  Sunday Evening (7:00PM to 9:30PM), Monday & Tuesday of Scheduled Week

Where:  Historic Ybor (Tampa)
Cost:  $2,050

Sunday Night - Tuesday   

                  
Description: 
Participants are presented the key conceptual areas of MS Project and Project Web Access with an emphasis on the enterprise features. This training class covers all of the basic functionality. This is a fast paced MS Project course designed to provide complete overview of the product.

Topics:


- Setting up the work environment

- Creating a work breakdown structure

- Estimating task requirements

- Determining task logic (CPM/network)

- Defining and assigning resources

- Leveling workloads

- Baselining a Project

- Tracking a project

- Working with Project Web Access (task management, workflow, document and list management)

 


 

Downloads:

 

Course Description for the 1st Workshop

 

Course Description for the 2nd Workshop

 

Course materials description

Instructor bios: RayTom

Links:

 

Training Location

 

Ybor City Chamber of Commerce

 

Ybor Times

 

Ybor City History

 

Channelside District

 

Tampa Bay Beaches

MS Project Server Configuration and Administration Training

Course 2 Offering:
Microsoft Project Server 2007 Configuration and Administration

 

Date:  Wednesday, Thursday & Friday of Scheduled Week

Where:  Historic Ybor (Tampa)
Cost:  $2,850.00

Wednesday - Friday 

                  
Description:
The Configuration and Administration training is a three day functional hands-on class where students learn how to perform a functional configuration and administer Project Server for their organization. This is not a technical administration or DBA class, but rather a Microsoft Office Project Server course on the actual configuration (permissions, tracking choices, view creations, enterprise fields, importing projects, etc.) and administration of MS Project Server for a specific use within an organization.  Students work in their own Project Server environment to configure, and then administer Project Server. "You must know how it is built in order to properly administrate."

Topics:

- Review Configuration Planning & analysis

- Configure enterprise calendars

- Configure enterprise resources

- Define enterprise custom fields

- Define financial period

- Define timesheet period

- Review filters & groups

- Review views/tables/forms

- Import/create enterprise resources

- Review enterprise resource configuration

- Review enterprise project configuration

- Enterprise project templates

- Configure PWA

- Configure enterprise options

- Configure task settings and defaults

- Configure administrative time

- Configure Project Center, Resource Center, Project, Assignment & Data Analysis views

- Configure graphical indicator views

- Configure PWA for each role

- Configure Project Server security model (templates, categories, groups, and users)

- Configure notifications, alerts and reminders

- Review Project Server Database Administration

- Review Project Server 2007 Queue setting and management

- Review working with SharePoint V3 – Provisioning settings and workspaces


 Benefits of Taking These Workshops

Courses

  • Get personal attention: Class size limited to 6 people

  • No cancellation: Workshop not canceled for low enrolment

  • Follow-up: Course comes with 10 week study programs (course 1 only)

  • Conceptual vs. the traditional keystroke or "hey, look at these cool features" training methodology

  • The good, the bad, and the ugly presented - no Microsoft hype

  • Boot camp experience to maximize learning and content exposure (pre-work, assignments, working lunches at local restaurants). Get exposure to all EPM content in 1 contiguous week.

  • Highly experienced instructors (download bios of primary instructors in pdf:  RayTom

    • Workshops taught by the same people who developed the courses

    • Taught by instructors who have work with Microsoft Project since the day it was launched and Microsoft Project Server before it was purchased by Microsoft

Materials

  • Workbooks/Books appropriate for the courses (4 if taking all three courses)

  • Seven full color laminated 8.5 X 11 reference cards

  • Full color laminated flip chart size posters

  • Process Bridge for Microsoft Project - Cut the learning curve by 75%

  • Two year access to our EPM Reference Portal

Download course materials description

Setup and Location

  • Collaborative classroom setup vs. traditional dysfunctional computer lab

  • On-site breakfast, lunch in local restaurants, afternoon refreshments, all day beverage cart

  • Held in historical area (once cigar manufacturing capital of world), 30 plus restaurants in 5 block radius, 10 more within in 5 minute trolley ride to Channelside where the cruise ships dock.

  • Stay where the workshop is held (5 other hotels within walking distance or short trolley car ride)

  • No auto required if staying in the area. 15 minute taxi ride from in-city airport in Tampa, Florida.


 Pricing

Course 1 Offering:  Microsoft Project / PWA 2007 as Client -
Planning and Managing in the Enterprise

 

Date:  Sunday Evening (7:00PM to 9:30PM), Monday & Tuesday of Scheduled Week

Where:  Historic Ybor (Tampa)
Cost:  $2,050

Sunday Night - Tuesday   

 

Course 2 Offering:  Microsoft Project Server 2007 Configuration and Administration

 

Date:  Wednesday, Thursday & Friday of Scheduled Week

Where:  Historic Ybor (Tampa)
Cost:  $2,850.00

Wednesday - Friday 

 

 

Promotional pricing for taking multiple Microsoft Project and MS Project Server courses:
 
Register for Course 1 & 2 for $4,
150.00 (Savings $750.00)

 


 Payment

 

Check, Purchase Order with net 30 terms, or major credit card.

 

 


 Location

The workshops are held each month is historic Ybor City, Florida. Minutes from downtown Tampa and the Channelside district and a 15 minute taxi ride from the Tampa International airport.

 

There are over 30 restaurants within in walking distance to where the workshops are conducted at the Hilton Garden Inn, Ybor City, Florida, and a short trolley ride to Channelside and downtown Tampa.

 


 Registration

Registration is on-line but please contact us with questions and availability

 

What to Bring to Class

 

For administration, help in registration, getting a hotel, etc., please call 813-282-8246 or send email to tmiller@pssi.biz

 

For sales inquiry please call 813-282-8246 or click here to fill out a contact form.

 

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 Participant Comments

"Best training instructor ever!"

- AMTRAK, Washington, DC

 

"I found the tools for the class were very beneficial and will continue to be on the job with the 'cheat sheets' so to speak that will be very useful in the working environment."

- Booz Allen Hamilton, Herndon, VA

 

"Nice to hear the whole story ... Good, Bad and Ugly sides."

- Emerson, Eden Prairie, MN

 

"Excellent! one of the best trainings I have ever taken. They tell it like it is. This was very refreshing."

- Alliant Energy, Madison, WI

 

"Highly knowledgeable, answered every question...though both had a distinctly different style. It was a nice change of pace."

- CACI, Alexandria, DC

 

"As an instructor, Ray is extremely knowledgeable of every aspect of this product. It is very helpful to leave the class feeling confident that you have learned a LOT of necessary information."

- ACS Connect, Brandon, FL

 

"Both Ray and Tom displayed a personal / put-to-the-test knowledge of the tool's functions and capabilities (or the lack thereof). I enjoyed the realism of the class, and the fact that both instructors had answers and suggestions for the specific business each student represented."

- Millennium Engineering and Integration Company, Huntsville, AL

 

"Tom did a great job making the class informative yet fun. Brought a lot of insight to my personal experience with the tool. Always had time to discuss an issue."

- Tech Data, Clearwater, Fl

 

"Excellent. Both were informative and Engaging."

- DRS Tactical Systems, Melbourne, FL

 

"I would like to thank you for a great training experience last week! It was clear to me that both you and Tom are at the VERY TOP of your game! I really appreciated the 'small class' environment and the GREAT lunches that you provided."

- elster, Orlando, Florida

 

"The Ybor Historic District Hilton Hotel was a perfect facility to hold the training! The hotel staff were very professional and the rooms were very comfortable! It's an excellent place to hold such a 'Boot Camp'! "

- BP, North Slope, Alaska

 

"I was only in the class taught by Tom. He was an excellent instructor. The methods they used to teach the class led to a much better end product with regards to the total quality of the training. I was also so impressed with the feedback I received from the other students about the quality of Ray's instruction that we are looking into further training."

- General Dynamics, St. Petersburg, Florida

 

"Ray: Excellent job relating real-life experiences with the system Tom: Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful and enthusiastic."

- Chevron, Bangkok, Thailand

 

The feedback from your training classes has been among the best that I have ever received and I have worked with a lot of instructors "

Eli Lilly and Company, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

"What a font of knowledge! Thoroughly enjoyed and was amazed at the many places/sites/people he has interacted with and providing the basis for his delightful presentation manner!"

- vectorCPS, Elizabeth City, NC

 

"Materials were great and in abundance." ASRC

- Aerospace, Kennedy Space Center, FL

 

"Ray did a great job! The Process Bridge for MS Project is great.  I am also happy with the materials provided, it provides a great resource for after training so that I am able to refresh my memory."

ADSResponseCorp, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

"Excellent instruction. Both Ray and Tom did an excellent job. We would have liked to have more time in the class."

- PEO missiles and Space, Redstone Arsenal, AL

 

"The materials provided were great. I have them sitting open on my desk still today. They are a great reference and will be even better a couple months down the road when certain problems creep up that are only foggily recollected."

- USAF, Maxwell AFB, AL

 

"Enjoyed the instructors insight and additional information relating to project management as well as MS Project in the Enterprise."

- Alliant Energy, Madison, WI

 

"Especially helpful was the Bridge add-on for MS Project. This tool makes a very difficult process much easier to use. This will go a long way to help me make better use of MS Project."

Servco Pacific, Honolulu, Hawaii

 

"I enjoyed the class and think this will be very beneficial to my job."

Texas Instruments, Dallas, Texas

 

“…really great instructor…I learned a great deal in the class.”

Baylor Healthcare System, Dallas, TX

 

The materials are great. I really like the information available for desktop use on the cd I can utilize after course completion. Bechtel Nevada, Las Vegas, Nevada

 

"The best thing about this course was the instructor - extremely knowledgeable and interesting."

Social Security Administration, Baltimore, MD 

 

“Instructor very knowledgeable with a wealth of experience.”

Siemens, Orlando, FL

 

 “It was a very powerful class for me.”

Security Technologies, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

 

"The instructor was awesome!  He combined real-life examples with the applications, which lent great credibility to his presentation."

Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals

 

"The best things about the course were the great examples and making use of our own projects."

Burris Foods, Milford, Delaware

 

“One of the best courses I have attended. I learned a lot from the instructor and his CD data.”

KKE Japan, Tokyo, Japan

 

"Great Job! Enjoyed the class."  AT&T, Parsippany, New Jersey

 

"The instructor did an excellent job relating real-life experiences to the theory and practice." 

United Healthcare, Jacksonville, Florida

 

"The instructor did an excellent job of presenting the material and responding to questions.  He really demonstrated knowledge and enthusiasm for the subject."

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington, NC

 

"Very good instructor, comprehensive and knowledgeable. Outstanding materials."

LightPort Inc., Clearwater, FL

    "Outstanding program!!" 

    USNA, Annapolis, MD

     

    "The Process Bridge for Microsoft Project software is great. I will definitely use it." 

    Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Jacksonville, FL

     

    "Process Bridge for Microsoft Project is awesome, all the materials for the course are well done and easy to use."

    Best Friends Animal Society, Kanab, Utah

     

    "First rate and well presented." 

    Kforce, Tampa, FL

     

    "Comprehensive. Great! Highly skilled, highly experienced, highly professional. Smooth. Excellent. Great Stories!" 

    Department of Health, Florida, Miami, Florida

     

    "The instructors were extremely versed in the topic and relayed the information in an easily understandable and retainable method, excellent methodology and Trainee interaction."

    US Helicopter, Ozark, AL

     

    "Awesome. Best group dynamics and class interaction I have had in a long time." 

     Progressive Energy, St. Petersburg, FL

     

    "The lessons learned and information taken away from this course will definitely help us in the managing and configuration of this tool.

    SAIC, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

     

    "It was the best Management class taken to

     date--using an existing project was most beneficial."

    United States Secret Service, Washington, DC

     

    "A well-prepared instructor who was very knowledgeable on the subject matter.  He could also apply the subject to everyday work. Lots of information!!" 

    GeoAccess, Eden Prairie, MN

     

    “Very informative, kept my attention throughout the training. Very good instructor. Thanks.”

    Maritrans, Tampa, FL

     

    "Tom was a very good instructor, very knowledgeable and able to address all questions asked.  Everyone needs a week of his time after training to sit with them at their desk in the 'real world.'" Perrigo Company, Allegan, Michigan

     

    "Very knowledgeable and helpful. Answered all questions. Terrific class."

    L3 Communications, Providence, Road Island

     

    "Tom and Ray are both excellent instructors. They were very helpful and did an excellent job of addressing the knowledge levels of a diverse class."

    Electric Insurance Company, Beverly, Massachusetts 

"Great materials, well presented."

- Army, Wilmington, NC

 

"It was a pleasure sitting through your classes.  I enjoyed them all, and think highly about the service you're providing to companies.  Your service is certainly dynamic and accommodating.  I'm glad, also, that there's the possibility of having Tom "in my corner" as we install Project Server for our system."

- Dan, MEI Company, Satellite Beach, FL

 

 

"Very knowledgeable, calm and not easily distracted. There were some technical difficulties in the admin class but Tom handled them very well with contingency plans. Ray had a great style and method of delivery."

- Forest Pharmaceuticals, Earth City, MO

 

"Very experienced and knowledgeable."

- Great American Insurance, Cincinnati, OH

 

"Materials were very useful. Process Bridge will simplify my day-to-day interaction with Project. The reference cards provided a good guide and will continue to serve in my and the PMO's daily activities."

- The South Financial Group, Lexington, SC

 

"The materials were excellent."

- Universal Service Administrative Company, Washington, DC

 

"All the reference materials are great. I was happily surprised by the quantity and quality of the materials."

- Marines, Tampa, FL

 

"All the reference materials are great. I was happily surprised by the quantity and quality of the materials."

- Texas A&M University at Qatar, Doha, Qatar

 

"EXCELLENT! I felt like both Ray and Tom were really concerned that I leave with an improved skill set and that I could return to my office and apply my new skills immediately. They were able to answer all my questions to my satisfaction. Most important to me was that they were “genuine” and taught me the bad along with the good that Microsoft Project and MP Server have to offer. They are fantastic and I would highly recommend them."

- BYU, Provo, UT

 

“The Project Management workshop taught with Microsoft Project customized with Bridge Software and the Schedule Tracking Tool has provided our company with valuable tools that are used weekly.”

 - Manager Engineering Training

Lockheed Martin Aeronautical, Atlanta, Georgia

 

“I just wanted to follow up with you and let you know that I appreciate your time and teaching in regards to our Microsoft Project training courses a couple of weeks ago.  I felt that it was probably some of the best training that I ever had - very informative.”

-Process Improvements Projects Manager

Generali USA Life Reassurance, Kansas City, MO

 

“Clearly, one of the best seminars I have taken.”  

- Construction Manager

St. Johns River Water Management District, Jacksonville, Florida

 

 “Highly relevant course…”

- IT Manager

US Secret Service, Washington, DC

 

"Terrific visuals, well organized, and they work as intended."

- Learjet, Wichita, Kansas

 

"Great location....easy walking distance to a variety of restaurants and an excellent health club (Harbor Island fitness club via trolly)."

- Alliant Energy, Madison, WI

 

"Both Ray and Tom were awesome. They were prepared and very helpful. Totally Awesome materials. If you update the materials or add new ones. I'd love to get them."

Acxiom Corporation, Little Rock, AR

 

"The instruction was excellent and the small class size provided for a great one to one exchange when questions arose. Really like the Process Bridge. The instruction materials are charts are of an extreme help." Sisters of Mercy Health System, Chesterfield, MO 

 

“Excellent teachers & their background gave them credibility…I learned many tangible processes & techniques and can (and will) put them to use next week."

- Information Technology

Fortis, Minneapolis, Minnesota

 

“I think the MS Project and MS Project Server courses were very well conducted and the instructors were great.  Both instructors are very experienced in the tool and provided the training required.  I really enjoyed the training and learned from them both.”

Eaton, Milwaukee, WI

 

"Really enjoyed this EPM training. Was very impressed at the caliber of the instructors. Interaction between the students and instructors was DYNAMIC. They not only taught but really and truly listened, and provided feedback and options that surely will be of great benefit to our company. Thanks."

Manager, US Helicopter, Ozark, Alabama

 

"I can not comment enough about both trainers. OUTSTANDING! Great style, great presentation, great personalities. Very professional teachers and very skilled in their fields. Many other classes at other training facilities have been run by teachers who really have no life experience or techies who have no teaching experience. Not the case with PSSI, Trainers trained us well and also used wonderful real life examples of how the new skills could be used. Perfect class." PricewaterhouseCoopers, Tampa, Florida

 

“The best thing about this MS Project workshop was it provided a framework for me to define my assigned project.  Great instructor!  Relevant material, something I can start using tomorrow.”

Commandant, US Naval Academy, Annapolis, Maryland

 

"The bridge was very cool, it really helped to connect the processes on setting up a new project. Workbooks were great and so were the posters and charts, I may order more of those. It's great to have a quick reference sheet handy...Great tool!" 

Sage Software, Beaverton, Oregon

 

"I would have been lost without the start you provided

- Director of Project Management"

Planning, Stanley Tools, New Britain, Connecticut

 

"One of the best facilitative instructors that I've ever run across."

- Professor, Kennesaw State University, Atlanta GA

 

"The Bridge Software for MS Project included in the course makes simplicity out of Microsoft's complex tools"

- Systems Analyst, Piedmont Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia

 

"The best thing about this course was: (1) the instructor was very helpful and very enthusiastic, and (2) the forms to track progress (Focus form, Change form, etc)."

PacificCare, Cypress, CA  

 

"Great class! Well worth the time. Don't know how I've been accomplishing things without this knowledge."

Houlihan's Restaurant, Kansas City, Missouri

 

"More practical and useful than any other management class I've taken." 

Commerce Bank, Lawrence, KS

 

"Outstanding, I plan to get up my whole department up to speed with this information."

State of Missouri Department of Economic Development

 

"The best thing about the class was the templates provided for each phase"

Smurfit-Stone, Chicago, Illinois

 

“Excellent set of materials.”

NASA Johnson Space Center, Houston, Texas

 

“Outstanding...taking the most common used features of MS Project and putting them in a fairly user friendly form...genius!”

USSOCOM, Tampa, Florida

 

“The Process Bridge software for MS Project is a wonderful time saver.  I also will get a lot of use out of the forms.”

Omaha Power, Omaha, Nebraska

 

"I just wanted to express my thanks for such a great Microsoft Project class last week in Kansas City.  I really enjoyed the class and learned so much from it.  Having sat through numerous training classes and workshops, I can say that I enjoyed your "teaching style" and the wealth of knowledge that you shared with us.”

Hallmark Cards, Kansas City, MO 

 

“I really enjoyed the Integrated Project Management course you taught this week, and I appreciate all the obvious effort you have put into the course to make it so interesting, informative, and fast-moving.”

Progressive Project Concepts

 

"Excellent class. It helped cement some areas of Microsoft Project and also clarify some process management relationships."

Sprint PCS, Reston, Virginia

 

"Excellent class! Instructor is very skilled at training adults. It could be a boring topic, but was presented in a way that was always interesting and kept everyone's attention."

American Red Cross, Washington, DC

 

"I have recommended this workshop to the civil service office that deals with the planning and estimating at this base. I feel your workshop would greatly benefit our overhaul facility"

vectorCSP, Elizabeth City, NC

 

"I really appreciated Tom Sherry's frankness regarding the product, it's strength's, it's limitations and his recommendations regarding WSS and Project Server 2007."

PHNS/Adventist Healthcare, Dallas, TX

 

"Both Ray and Tom were very knowledgeable on EPM.  Both presented the information very well and in a very professional manner. All materials were timely and the charts are very helpful in laying the process out in an understandable fashion.". Gunter Airforce Base, Montgomery, AL

 

"Friendly and knowledgeable. Good to have instructors with field experience. Great Poster and Charts. I think a best practice guide would really help."

SAS Institute, Cary, NC

 

 

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