Microsoft Project Training Introduction

Duration: 3 days
Labs: Yes
Language: English
17 PMI PDUs
Level: Intermediate

In this foundation-level Microsoft Project Training course, you will learn how to use Microsoft Project for project management, including:

Creating project plans
Tracking progress
Allocating resources to tasks
Creating project reports

Microsoft Project Training Delivery Methods

In-Person
Online

Microsoft Project Training Course Benefits

Learn how to create reports and dashboards to share project progress and data
Leverage Microsoft Project to plan and manage several projects at the same time, including schedules and resources
Track progress and monitor the variances between target results and actual results
Leverage continued support with after-course one-on-one instructor coaching and computing sandbox

Microsoft Project Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project

In this module, you will learn:

Key project management concepts that apply to Microsoft Project
How to navigate the Microsoft Project interface
How to customize the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar

Module 2: Creating a New Project Plan

In this module, you will learn how to:

Build a project plan by producing a work breakdown structure (WBS)
Set up tasks, summary tasks, milestones and identify the relationships between them
Estimate and set up task and project duration, including deadlines
Manage the subprojects of the master project

Module 3: Controlling Your Project Plan

In this module, you will learn how to:

Create new and update existing project calendars
Implement calendar changes and save them to the global template
Share calendars with other project stakeholders
Establish the relationship between project, task, and resource calendars

Module 4: Keeping Your Project on Track

In this module, you will learn how to:

Establish a tracking process for your project
Update project plans with tracking data
Review project task updates for timeline problems
Resolve issues with project schedules

Module 5: Managing Project Resources and Assignments

In this module, you will learn how to:

Define work, material, and cost resources within your project
Assign resources to tasks
Troubleshoot resource assignments
Investigate and resolve resource overallocations

Module 6: Analyzing Project Data and Preparing Reports

In this module, you will learn how to:

Define project stakeholder groups
Identify project communication requirements
Create basic and dynamic project reports, including custom filters and tables
Automate reporting tasks via macros
Share data using the collaborative features in MS Project

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$2,885

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
After-course computing sandbox

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Nov. 4 - 6 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Dec. 9 - 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

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Feb. 10 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Mar. 10 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun. 9 - 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jul. 7 - 9 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep. 27 - 29 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual

$2,539

3-day instructor-led training course
After-course coaching available
After-course computing sandbox

Would you like to take this course as a team?

Nov. 4 - 6 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Dec. 9 - 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Ottawa or Virtual
Feb. 10 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Mar. 10 - 12 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EST

Ottawa or Virtual
Jun. 9 - 11 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual
Jul. 7 - 9 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Herndon, VA or Virtual
Sep. 27 - 29 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. EDT

Ottawa or Virtual

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Microsoft Project Training FAQs

You should have a basic knowledge of project management to get the maximum benefits from this course

This course uses Microsoft Project 2019, but many concepts apply to earlier versions of Microsoft Project (MS Project)

Microsoft Project Professional 2019 is the latest version of Microsoft Project, and is the version used in this class. However, since Microsoft Project Professional 2019 is visually and functionally like Microsoft Project 2016, either version can successfully be used with this class. In addition, the practical guidance and best practices thoroughly covered in this class can also be easily and successfully applied to earlier versions of Microsoft Project, including Microsoft Project 2013, Microsoft Project 2010, and Microsoft Project 2007.

Yes, you will earn 17 PMI PDUs from completing this course

Yes! We know your busy work schedule may prevent you from getting to one of our classrooms which is why we offer convenient online training to meet your needs wherever you want. This course is available in class and live online.

Once you’ve gained the knowledge and skills to successfully lead a project from beginning to end, this would certainly be a good candidate for your next course. Microsoft Project is almost ubiquitous when it comes to the modern tools used to practice project management. This course focuses on using Microsoft Project to successfully implement project management best practices, including developing project schedules, assigning resources to tasks, tracking task and project progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads.

Yes, the practical guidance and best practices thoroughly covered in this class can be easily and successfully applied to the web-only version of Microsoft Project.

This course can help both new and experienced project managers use Microsoft Project to successfully implement project management best practices, including developing project schedules, assigning resources to tasks, tracking task and project progress, managing budgets, and analyzing workloads.

Microsoft Project Training Introduction

Microsoft Project Training Delivery Methods

Microsoft Project Training Course Benefits

Microsoft Project Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Project

Module 2: Creating a New Project Plan

Module 3: Controlling Your Project Plan

Module 4: Keeping Your Project on Track

Module 5: Managing Project Resources and Assignments

Module 6: Analyzing Project Data and Preparing Reports

Live Instructor $2,885

Live Instructor $2,539

Microsoft Project Training FAQs

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I’m using Microsoft Project Professional 2016 on Windows 10. Does this class still apply to me?

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Can I take this MS Project course online?

I’ve already taken Course 296, Project Management Training Introduction. Is this the right course to take next?

I’m using the web version of Microsoft Project. Does this class still apply to me?

I’m a project manager. How can I benefit from this class?

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