I have task running days for training program but no start/stop da

[aamadure]

I am the head of training for Hershey Ice Cream and am starting to use project.

Currently I have training programs that are a set number of days that I
would like to schedule into Project. Until someone is hired there is no
specific start or end dates. Once hired, the schedule sets itself.

MY QUESTION...
When creating a training schedule in Project do I have to set a Start or End
date if all I actually have is a set number of running days? Can I enter the
tasks, set the days for each task, and leave the start and end date open?
With the start date and number of task days set, the end date would set
itself. If I can do this, how do I do it as the HELP sections aren't very
helpful.

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi aamadure,

Welcome to this Microsoft Project newsgroup

Project must have a start date set in Project/Project Information. Choose
an arbitrary date and then either change the Project Start Date when known
or use the Adjust_Dates macro in the Analysis toolbar.

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: http://project.mvps.org/faqs.htm

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP
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