Exam 70-632:

TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects

Published:	July 16, 2007
Language(s):	English, French, German, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified)
Audience(s):	IT Professionals
Technology:	Microsoft Office Project 2007
Type:	Proctored Exam

About this ExamCandidates for Exam 70-632 use Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007 or Microsoft Office Professional 2007 standalone desktop features (excluding Project Server features) to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans.

Audience Profile

Candidates for Exam 70-632 use Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007 or Microsoft Office Professional 2007 standalone desktop features (excluding Project Server features) to build, maintain, and control well-formed project plans. Candidates should have experience scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting, and staffing projects and supporting other users of Office Project. Familiarity with key project management concepts and terminology is recommended.

Credit Toward CertificationWhen you pass Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects, you complete the requirements for the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Office Project 2007

Exam 70-632: TS: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects: counts as credit toward the following certification(s):

Microsoft Certified IT Professional: 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.

Configuring Tools and Options

Set up Schedule options.
Set up Calculation options.
Set up Interface options.
Set up View options.
Set up General options.
Set up Calendar options.
Set up Security options.

Setting Up a Project

Create and modify a template.
Select a template.
Enter project information.
Manage calendars.
Import and export data.

Estimating, Scheduling, and Budgeting Tasks

Create a WBS.
Create and modify tasks.
Estimate and budget tasks.
Sequence tasks.
Identify and analyze critical tasks and critical path.
Manage multiple projects.

Resourcing Project Plans

Forecast time-phased generic skill or role requirements.
Create, modify, and use resource pools.
Add, change, substitute, or remove resource assignments.
Predict durations and work calculations.
Optimize resource utilization.

Updating and Reporting on Project Performance

Save and modify baselines.
Enter task updates.
Reschedule incomplete work.
Track project progress.
Analyze variance.
Create, modify, and delete objects.
Create reports.

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

5927A: Microsoft Office Project 2007, Managing Projects (3 Days)

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

Learning Plan: Get started by creating a step-by-step study guide that is based on recommended resources for this exam.
2007 Microsoft Office System – Learning Portal: Visit the Microsoft Office Project Web site for detailed information.
Product information: Visit 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.