Introduction:
Drowning in spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and scope creep? Time to take control.
This hands-on course introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Project. You’ll learn to create structured project plans, link tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources. Designed for beginners, this training provides a strong foundation for delivering well-organized, trackable plans that can be reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.
Objectives:
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to construct a basic project plan using Microsoft Project’s essential features. You will:
Understand core project management concepts
Create a new project plan and define scheduling options
Add tasks, durations, and relationships
Allocate and manage resources effectively
Finalize your project plan for stakeholder approval
Course Outline:
Getting Started with Microsoft Project
- Navigate the Microsoft Project environment
Defining a Project
- Create a new project plan
- Set scheduling options
- Assign a project calendar
Adding Project Tasks
- Add and organize tasks
- Estimate task durations
Managing Tasks
- Create a work breakdown structure
- Set task dependencies
- Schedule task execution
Managing Project Resources
- Add and assign project resources
- Enter costs and resolve conflicts
- Create and use resource calendars
Finalizing a Project Plan
- Optimize the project schedule
- Set baselines
Microsoft Copilot Chat in Action
- What Is Microsoft Copilot Chat?
- The Magic Prompt Formula
- Work Smarter with AI
Enroll in this course
£395.00

