• No prior experience in project management is required.
• Basic knowledge of project management terms is helpful but not mandatory.
• Microsoft Project (Desktop or Microsoft 365 version) must be installed before the course starts.
• Suitable for beginners as well as professionals seeking to enhance their project management skills.
• Ideal for project managers, coordinators, team leaders, business analysts, engineers, and administrators managing projects.
• Open to professionals preparing for PMP®, PRINCE2®, or AgilePM® certifications.
• Corporate groups can customise training with company-specific templates and reporting standards.
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By the end of this Microsoft Project training course, you will be able to:

• Navigate the Microsoft Project interface confidently and set up new projects with ease.
• Create detailed project plans including project activities, milestones, and summary tasks.
• Develop and manage work breakdown structures to organise project work efficiently.
• Configure project calendars and schedule tasks with dependencies, durations, and finish dates.
• Assign resources effectively, considering resource availability and costs, to ensure optimal resource allocation.
• Track project progress, set baselines, and identify variances to keep projects on schedule and budget.
• Analyse the critical path to prioritise tasks critical to successful project completion.
• Generate custom reports and visualisations to communicate project status clearly to clients and stakeholders.
• Identify and manage risks proactively to mitigate potential project delays.
• Utilise advanced features such as custom fields, earned value management, and integration with Microsoft Planner and Power BI.
• Collaborate effectively within project teams using Microsoft Project and Microsoft 365 tools.
• Apply project management best practices to manage multiple projects and ensure successful delivery.

These learning objectives are designed to enhance your project management skills and empower you to deliver projects with confidence and precision.

Learn Microsoft Project step-by-step with practical exercises designed to build mastery and confidence.

• Getting Started
  • Learn the basics of Microsoft Project, including how to navigate the interface, set up projects, manage project information and customise views.
• Project Planning
  • Define project scope, set milestones and create task hierarchies by creating project activities, developing a work breakdown structure and planning project work. Configure the project calendar to schedule tasks effectively.
• Scheduling and Dependencies
  • Link tasks, define durations and manage start and finish constraints, including setting and managing finish dates and project time to ensure your schedule aligns with project goals.
• Resource Management
  • Perform resource planning by assigning people, equipment and costs to tasks, considering resource availability and efficiently assign resources to project activities. Manage budgets to keep your project on track financially.
• Baselines and Tracking
  • Set project baselines, measure performance and identify schedule variances.
• Critical Path and Reporting
  • Analyse the critical path, track slippages and generate reports.

• Experienced Trainers: Trained by certified project managers who use MS Project daily.
• Hands-On Training: You’ll learn by building real project plans and solving real problems.
• Develop Optimised Strategies: The course helps you develop optimised project schedules, resource allocations and management strategies for greater project efficiency.
• Interactive Learning: Practical exercises and live Q&A during sessions.
• Ongoing Support: Guidance and help beyond the classroom.
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What’s Included in your Microsoft Project Training Course?

• 2 days of live, instructor-led training
• Experienced trainer with real-world project management expertise
• Comprehensive step-by-step course manual
• Practice exercises and guided tutorials
• Templates, schedules and reporting examples
• Post-course support and troubleshooting assistance
• 5 CPD points (where applicable)

This course is ideal for:

• Project Managers and Coordinators
• Team Leaders and Schedulers
• Business Analysts
• Engineers, Analysts and Administrators managing projects
• Professionals preparing for PMP®, PRINCE2® or AgilePM® certifications
• Anyone who wants to plan and manage projects efficiently using Microsoft Project
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Duration: 2 Days (14 Hours of Training)

Delivery Options:

• Virtual Instructor-Led (via Zoom)

• On-site Group Training (Minimum of 10 learners)

• Receive a Certificate of Completion upon finishing the Microsoft Project training course, validating your project management skills.
• Certification recognised by industry professionals, enhancing your credibility as a project manager or team leader.
• No formal exam; assessment through practical exercises and real-world project scenarios during training.
• Provides a strong foundation for pursuing further certifications such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or AgilePM®.
• Earn 5 CPD points (Continuing Professional Development) where applicable to fulfil professional education requirements.
• Demonstrates your ability to plan, schedule, allocate resources, manage risks, and deliver projects successfully using Microsoft Project.

Group Discounts

5% for 4 Group Members

10% for 10 Group Members

15% for 15 Group Members

Corporate groups can customise training with company-specific templates and reporting standards.

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To get the most out of your Microsoft Project training, please ensure you have the following ready before the course begins:

• A Stable Internet Connection: Essential for smooth participation in virtual instructor-led sessions and accessing online resources.
• Microsoft Project Software: Either the desktop version or Microsoft 365 version installed on your computer.
• Basic Computer Skills: Familiarity with navigating software and using a mouse and keyboard will help you follow along easily.
• Access to Microsoft Office Suite: Having Microsoft Office installed will enable integration features and enhance your learning experience.
• A Quiet, Comfortable Learning Environment: To focus fully during live sessions and practical exercises.
• Details Provided by Your Organisation (if applicable): Any specific project data or templates you want to practice with can be helpful.

Preparing these items ahead of time will ensure a seamless learning experience and help you quickly apply the skills gained to your projects.

Our Microsoft Project training course is carefully structured to cover all essential aspects of project management using MS Project, ensuring you gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Day 1: Foundations and Project Setup

• Introduction to Microsoft Project Interface and Navigation

• Creating New Projects and Setting Project Properties

• Defining Project Scope and Objectives

• Creating Project Activities, Summary Tasks, and Milestones

• Developing a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

• Configuring Project Calendars and Working Times

Day 2: Scheduling, Resource Management, and Reporting

• Task Scheduling: Setting Durations, Dependencies, and Constraints

• Critical Path Analysis and Managing Project Timelines

• Resource Planning: Assigning Resources, Managing Availability, and Costs

• Tracking Progress: Setting Baselines, Updating Tasks, and Identifying Variances

• Risk Identification and Management Techniques in MS Project

• Generating Custom Reports and Visualisations for Stakeholders

• Integration with Microsoft Planner, Power BI, and Microsoft 365 for Collaboration

• Advanced Features: Custom Fields, Earned Value Management, and Managing Multiple Projects

Throughout the course, you will engage in hands-on exercises and real-world project scenarios to reinforce learning and build confidence in using Microsoft Project for successful project delivery.