Microsoft Project Training: Introduction / Intermediate – 2 days
2 Days | Class based & Online
This two-day introductory/intermediate course equips professionals with the skills to plan, manage, and track projects effectively using Microsoft Project. Through practical, hands-on exercises, participants will learn how to build project schedules, allocate resources, visualise progress, and summarise key tasks using industry-standard tools and views. The course provides a clear understanding of Microsoft Project’s role within the broader project management framework and demonstrates how to apply its core features to develop, maintain, and communicate a robust project plan.
Course Content:
- Creating and Structuring a New Project Plan
Establish project settings, calendars, and foundational elements for accurate scheduling. - Building Tasks and Defining Task Relationships
Create tasks, set durations, apply dependencies, and structure the project workflow. - Applying Scheduling Techniques for Accurate Timelines
Use Auto and Manual scheduling, critical path concepts, and timeline tools to manage project dates. - Understanding Resource Management Principles
Explore resource types, availability, and capacity planning to support effective project execution. - Assigning and Managing Work, Material, and Cost Resources
Allocate resources, manage material usage, and track associated costs within the project plan. - Resolving Resource Overallocations with Levelling Tools
Apply resource levelling strategies to balance workloads and maintain realistic schedules. - Managing Constraints, Deadlines, and Task Flexibility
Control task behaviours, set limits, and manage changes without compromising plan integrity. - Tracking Progress and Updating the Project Plan
Record actuals, compare performance against the baseline, and evaluate progress using key tracking tools. - Using Project Views, Tables, and Formatting Tools
Navigate essential views, customise tables, and format project data for clarity and communication. - Producing Professional Outputs and Reports
Create printed outputs, export information, and generate graphical reports to support stakeholder communication.
Learning objectives:
By the end of this Microsoft Project Introduction/Intermediate course, participants will be able to:
- Track project progress and present clear, insightful reports that support stakeholder communication and decision-making.
- Create and interpret Gantt charts and other key project views to visualise timelines, dependencies, and task status.
- Configure and manage project calendars to ensure accurate scheduling and alignment with organisational timelines.
- Create, assign, and manage work, material, and cost resources to support effective project planning and execution.
- Review and update project files created by others while maintaining data accuracy and project integrity.
- Allocate and control resources and costs to optimise utilisation and maintain budget alignment.