Exam 70-634:

Pro: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs

Published:	January 04, 2008
Language(s):	English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese(Simplified)
Audience(s):	IT Professionals
Technology:	Microsoft Office Project Server 2007
Type:	Proctored Exam

About this ExamThe candidate who takes Exam 70-634 might be a project manager, program manager, member of the project management office, or participant in the deployment of an Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution and be responsible for managing, analyzing, and reporting on projects and programs in the Microsoft Office EPM environment.

Audience Profile

The candidate who takes Exam 70-634 might be a project manager, program manager, member of the project management office, or participant in the deployment of an Enterprise Project Management (EPM) solution and be responsible for managing, analyzing, and reporting on projects and programs in the Microsoft Office EPM environment. This individual is able to refine the Office EPM environment further to create solutions for business problems. A solid understanding of the key project management concepts and terminology found in the Project Management Institute's A Guide to the Project Management Book of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) is recommended. Extensive hands-on experience in both Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007 and Project Web Access 2007 is also recommended.

Credit Toward CertificationExam 70-634: Pro: Microsoft Office Project Server 2007, Managing Projects and Programs: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP): Enterprise Project Management with Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Note This preparation guide is subject to change at any time without prior notice and at the sole discretion of Microsoft. Microsoft exams might include adaptive testing technology and simulation items. Microsoft does not identify the format in which exams are presented. Please use this preparation guide to prepare for the exam, regardless of its format.

Skills Being MeasuredThis exam measures your ability to accomplish the technical tasks listed below.The percentages indicate the relative weight of each major topic area on the exam.

Managing Data Access and Collaboration

Manage users, groups, categories, permissions, and Resource Breakdown Structure (RBSA).
Archive projects.
Maintain data integrity.
Manage project workspaces.
Apply regional settings.
Create a library of enterprise project templates.
Manage My Resources alerts and reminders.

Planning and Troubleshooting Active Projects and Programs

Optimize for time, cost, and resources.
Refine a program.
Plan a program.
Set baselines.

Controlling Projects and Programs

Account for time.
Create non-project time categories.
Identify variances outside threshold.
Control changes.

Managing Resources

Propose or commit a resource.
Set up skill-based resources.
Set up role-based resources.
Identify critical resources.
Manage resource pool.
Manage team assignments.

Reporting and Analyzing Business Data

Manage reporting.
Customize views.
Perform Earned Value Analysis.
Configure, modify, or build a cube.
Report risks and issues across enterprise by escalations.

Preparation Tools and ResourcesTo help you prepare for this exam, Microsoft Learning recommends that you have hands-on experience with the product and that you use the following training resources. These training resources do not necessarily cover all of the topics listed in the "Skills Measured" tab.

Classroom Training

Microsoft E-Learning There is no Microsoft E-Learning training currently available.

Microsoft Press Books There are no Microsoft Press books currently available.

Practice Tests

MeasureUp(Measureup.com)
Self Test Software(Selftestsoftware.com)

Microsoft Online Resources

The 2007 Microsoft Office System – Learning Portal: Find special offers and information on training and certification.
Product information: Visit Microsoft Office Online for detailed information.
Microsoft Learning Community: Join newsgroups and visit community forums to connect with peers for suggestions on training resources and advice on your certification path and studies.
TechNet: Designed for IT professionals, this site includes how-to instructions, best practices, downloads, and technical resources.
MSDN: Designed as a reference for developers, the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) features code samples, technical articles, newsgroups, and chats.