1. ISPM Practical

2. Understanding the Project 2003 Screen

3. Using Common Views TO CHANGE VIEWS:
CLICK THE VIEW MENU AND SELECT A NEW VIEW.
OR...
PRESS ALT + V AND PRESS THE UNDERLINED LETTER IN THE VIEW NAME.
TO DISPLAY THE VIEW BAR:
SELECT VIEW VIEW BAR FROM THE MENU.
                 
TO USE MORE VIEWS:
SELECT VIEW      MORE VIEWS FROM THE MENU.
SELECT A VIEW IN THE DIALOG BOX.
CLICK APPLY.

4. Creating a New Project TO CREATE A NEW PROJECT:
SELECT FILE      NEW FROM THE MENU.
CLICK BLANK PROJECT IN THE TASK PANE.
OR...
CLICK THE NEW BUTTON.
PRESS CTRL + N.

5. Entering the Project Scheduling Date
TO ENTER THE SCHEDULING DATE:
SELECT PROJECT      PROJECT INFORMATION FROM THE MENU.
CLICK THE SCHEDULE FROM LIST ARROW AND SELECT A SCHEDULING OPTION.
ENTER THE PROJECT'S START DATE or FINISH DATE.
Start Date: If you plan it from the start date, Project will assign the tasks to begin As Soon As Possible (ASAP), so the project doesn't have to be drawn out longer than necessary.
Finish Date: If you plan it from the finish date, Project will assign the tasks to begin As Late As Possible (ALAP) so the project will be completed on the appointed date.
                

6. Selecting the Project Calendar
There are three types of base calendars you can choose from:
Standard: Standard work day and work week of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. lunch break. The Standard option is the default option, and the most common calendar option.
24 Hours: Working time is scheduled nonstop from Sunday through Saturday, 12:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Night Shift: Working time is scheduled Monday night through Saturday morning, 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m., with 3:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for a nonworking lunch break.
TO SET THE PROJECT CALENDAR:
SELECT PROJECT PROJECT INFORMATION FROM THE MENU.
CLICK THE CALENDAR LIST ARROW AND SELECT THE CALENDAR YOU WANT TO USE.
CLICK OK.

7. Adjusting Working Hours

8. Adjusting Working Hours
TO CHANGE WORKING HOURS:
SELECT TOOLS      CHANGE WORKING TIME FROM THE MENU.
SELECT THE DATE(S) YOU WANT TO CHANGE.
DAY OF THE WEEK: CLICK THE COLUMN HEADING(S) OF THE DAYS YOU WANT TO CHANGE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT.
DATE: SELECT THE DATE(S) YOU WANT TO CHANGE.
ENTER THE NEW WORKING HOURS IN THE TO: AND FROM: TEXT BOXES.
CLICK OK.

9. Adjusting Working Days

10. Adjusting Working Days
TO SCHEDULE NONWORKING TIME:
SELECT TOOLS      CHANGE WORKING TIME FROM THE MENU.
SELECT THE DATE(S) YOU WANT TO CHANGE.
DAY OF THE WEEK: CLICK THE COLUMN HEADING(S) OF THE DAYS YOU WANT TO CHANGE FOR THE DURATION OF THE PROJECT.
DATE: SELECT THE DATE(S) YOU WANT TO CHANGE.
CLICK THE NONWORKING TIME OPTION IN THE DIALOG BOX.
CLICK OK.

11. Creating a New Base Calendar

12. Creating a New Base Calendar
TO CREATE A NEW BASE CALENDAR:
SELECT TOOLS      CHANGE WORKING TIME FROM THE MENU.
CLICK THE NEW BUTTON IN THE DIALOG BOX.
ENTER THE CALENDAR NAME IN THE NAME TEXT BOX.
CLICK THE CALENDAR OPTION YOU WANT TO USE AND CHOOSE THE BASE CALENDAR YOU WANT TO COPY, IF NECESSARY.
CLICK OK.
CHANGE THE WORKING HOURS AND NONWORKING DAYS FOR THE CALENDAR AS NECESSARY.