Starting out in Microsoft Project can be a challenge but mastering it means having access to industry-ready project management tools to help you manage projects more efficiently and effectively.
This course uses practical exercises to help you use MS Project to apply fundamental project planning principles and best practices.
Microsoft (MS) Project is a powerful project management software used for creating schedules and plans, managing resources and keeping track of time and costs in a project. However, using this software without a prior understanding of its operation can feel overwhelming for beginners.
This 1-day MS Project workshop uses practical exercises and demonstrations to guide you through the essential components of this software’s tools and capabilities. Learn quickly how to customise and schedule tasks and assets, optimise projects through planning, track the critical path, analyse project progress, create customised reports and many more features.
This short course fully leverages practical learning – you will be taught how to successfully create and manage a project from start to finish on your computer. Start using MS Project to its full potential and get the confidence to manage projects effectively with an industry-standard tool.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
No previous experience of Microsoft Project is required. However, it is advisable to:
Completing this training will help you become proficient in MS Project quickly to help you stand-out in digital business landscape. Mastering this software package helps you:
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7We’re always happy to guide you in the right direction and offer advice on the project management training and certification most suitable to your needs. Not sure if this course is for you? Schedule a call to speak with an educational adviser.
No. You probably are aware of some common project management terminology, even if you are not currently a Project Manager. This MS Project course is suitable for any professional who wants to learn how to use this software package to its full potential.
The Microsoft Project course is based on Project 2019 which is essentially the same as Project 2016. Previous versions of Microsoft Project (including Project 2000, 2002, 2007, 2010, and 2013) are also acceptable. Please note:
No. The Web-based version does not have the functionality taught in this course.
Yes, but only if you are subscribing to Project Plan 3, or Project Plan 5. Subscriptions to Project plan 1 are like ‘Project on the web’ and not suitable.
The Gantt Chart view is the most commonly used view, and this course explains its use in detail.
The course fees include the access to all course materials on the Student Hub, live expert-led virtual classes, recordings and unlimited support from our Student Support team.
A subscription to MS Project is not included in the course fee.
No previous experience of Microsoft Project is required. However, it is advisable to:
The course runs for 1 day, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.
Yes, the content of workshop is suitable for various industry sectors. We have students from different backgrounds – such as engineering, pharmaceuticals, design, construction, IT and many others – who completed the course successfully.
A recording of each online class will be available for playback in the Student Hub for a limited period of time, so you do not need to worry about missing a class.
This course curriculum is designed by industry-experts to help you develop practical competences that are so valuable to hiring managers. At the end of this training, you will be able to use MS Project to manage projects from start to finish.
Successful completion of this course results in a Certification of Completion and 7 Professional Development Units (PDUs).
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