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Microsoft Project Training Course

1 Day Private Course
Private 121 | In House | Online

Learn the skills and knowledge to use MS Project effectively to master your project management on this 1-day training course.

Private Course

From

£590 +vat

Small class sizes
5 Star Rated Course
Practical courses
3 month support

Introduction to Microsoft Project

If you want to start using MS Project or if you have been using it for a while but want to expand your knowledge further this course is for you.

On this 1 day course, you will learn how to use MS Project effectively and efficiently through practical exercises giving you the skills to apply to your own projects straight away.

From creating your first project to editing tasks, managing task relationships to assigning constraints, managing resources and tracking and reporting, this course content is tailored to suit your level and requirements.

This course is suitable for MS Project Standard and Professional. It does not cover Free or Cloud-based Project solutions

Microsoft Project Training Course Outline

Bespoke Courses

As this is a private course we will vary the topics covered to focus on the key skills you are looking to learn, or we will provide a suggested course outline based on the types of project you are running.

If you are not sure what you want to cover our trainer will discuss this with you and agree on a course outline with you.

Here is a list of the usual topics covered.

Creating Tasks in a Project File
- Adding manual /auto-scheduled tasks
- Entering task durations
- Visual Highlight
- Adding milestones
- Reordering, inserting & deleting tasks
- Creating Summary Tasks
- Prioritising Tasks
- Task notes
Creating & Managing Resources
- Introducing the types of resources
- Adding resources
- Modifying the resource types
- Assigning resources to tasks
Introduction to Microsoft Project
- Project terminology
- Uses of baselines and Critical path
- Open / Closing a Project plan
- Menus and Navigation
- Using the Ribbon menu
- Backstage view
- Zoom Slider
Creating Relationships between Tasks
- The relationships between tasks
- Linking Tasks
- Modifying task relationships
- Entering lead & lag times
- Split tasks
Additional Functions
- Monitor & tracking a project
- Printing
- Creating reports
Creating a Project
- Setting start dates
- Using project’s calendar(s)
- Difference between individual and the project calendar(s)
- Entering Non-working time
- Project properties
- Saving a project
Deadlines and Constraints
- Understanding deadlines & constraints
- Setting deadlines for a project
- Setting constraints for a project

Download Microsoft Project Course Outline

Why Choose M Training

Small class sizes

We run small classes so that there is more interactivity, opportunity for questions and is more personal.
Convenient Locations

Can be held at our training rooms, at your premises anywhere in the UK or Online
Course Materials

Detailed course materials are provided for each delegate as well as post course notes
Expert Trainers

Run by a highly experienced Microsoft trainer
Follow up support

Along with the course notes, you also recieve 3 months email support for any follow up questions that you may have.
5 Star Rated

Our courses are rated 5 stars by delegates, through post-course feedback forms, on Google and Facebook.

Who Should Attend this MS Project training?

Our MS Project course is designed for people who are either new to MS Project or people that have been using MS Project and want to accelerate their learning

You do not need any prior knowledge of Microsoft Project.

You will need to have access to MS Project Standard or Professional solutions. Cloud solutions are not covered on this course.

MS Project Course Summary

This course is a private course and can be adapted to your specific requirements but typically covers the following topics:

Create a new project file
Create tasks in a project file
Enter durations for tasks in a project
Create relationships between tasks in a project
Impose constraints and deadlines on a project
Create resources for a project
Assign resources to tasks
Monitor a project and track its progress
Print various aspects of a project
Create reports

Private MS Project Training Course Details

Our 5-star rated MS Project training is currently only available as private & one-to-one courses, so that we can tailor the course contents to your needs & pre-existing knowledge.

The MS Project training courses are practical and interactive courses with small class sizes, this allows for plenty of time to interact with the trainer and ask any questions you have.

As such, we advise a maximum of 10 delegates on a course.

This is a 1-day course that usually runs from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Delegates receive a certificate of completion, and 3 months of online support.

In-House MS Project Training

We run private one-to-one and group training at our training centre in Manchester, at your premises or at a location to suit you, anywhere in the UK.

The content of our In-house MS Project courses can be tailored to your requirements or the needs of your team.

Private classroom-based courses start at £690 + VAT (full day)

Private Online MS Project Training

The online MS Project training courses are live and interactive, held on Zoom.

They run the same way as an in-person course, covering the same material with the same trainers and timings.

Private Online MS Project courses start at £590 + VAT (full day). See below.

Course Reviews

The trainer delivered the course clear and concise, and in a timely manner without information overload. Certainly knew her stuff and was more than helpful. One of the best courses I have been on in a while! Credit where due.

Aled

Mitie

Course Reviews

Excellent - very knowledgeable and happy to adapt based on questions and use cases

Alex

NWS

Course Reviews

Course was a refresher and the right level was covered.

Neil

Utmost International

Course Reviews

This was a well positioned and structured course that will certainly fast track early users of MSP, as well as providing useful knowledge to more experienced users of the tool. Joanne led the online session extremely well and was professional and personable. Many thanks!

Steve

Utmost International

Course Reviews

I completed a 1 to 1 MS Project course. Being new to the program at the start Lara assed my needs and focused on the areas I needed to understand more.

Karolina

Extract Technology Ltd

Private MS Project Course Enquiry

One-to-one and private group Microsoft Project training courses are available from £690 + VAT.

Online private Microsoft Project courses are available from £590 + VAT (6 hours).

We are happy to run private MS Project courses at your offices anywhere in the UK, at our Manchester office or at a venue to suit you.

For more information about a private Confidence course please complete the form below or call 0161 226 6032 to discuss your requirements.

FAQs

How long is this course

This is a 1 day course. Running from 9:30 am to 4/4:30 pm.
Will I receive a certificate?

Yes, all participants receive an M Training certificate of completion. This can be used for CPD records or as evidence of professional development in training skills.
Can I pay by invoice / PO?

Yes. We provide an invoice for every booking. This will be emailed to you once the booking has been made, it contains our bank details, for payment by Bank transfer, along with a link to make payment Online with a credit or debit card.

If you require to set us up as a supplier, that is fine, just let us know and we can provide you with all the information you need.
Can I take these courses online?

Absolutely. We offer live, instructor-led online versions of all courses. You’ll get the same expert guidance, interactive activities, and practical tools as the in-person sessions, just delivered virtually via Zoom or Teams.
Do you offer in-house or private group training?

Yes. All of our courses are available as In-House courses delivered at your premises anywhere in the UK.

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