Microsoft Project Training – Beginner
Learn to manage tasks and resources with MS Project courses.
Learn to manage tasks and resources with MS Project courses.
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Our MS Project Training Beginner course offers a comprehensive introduction to MS Project. Learn to plan in Project, create lists, phases, milestones, assign resources and understand the Critical Path Method.
Participants will work through exercises with our experienced trainer on the day. You can build on this course with the Intermediate and Advanced levels when it suits. Read our detailed course content below.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
No prior experience required. This course is suitable for those new to Microsoft Project or with limited exposure. Please note: training is based on the Microsoft Project desktop application, not Project Online.
Project IntermediateBuild on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.
Project AdvancedAutomate and customise your project reporting with Macros and advanced tools. Learn to create custom graphical reports and optimise your workflows.
Planner PremiumManage complex projects with Microsoft Planner Premium. Learn Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods, with tools like dependencies, baselines, and sprint planning.
Project Digital Credential
Getting to Know Project
How Project Works
Starting Project
Understanding the Project Start
Screen
The Project Screen
Project Operations
Using the Ribbon
Showing and Collapsing the Ribbon
Understanding the Backstage
The Project Work Area
Working with Views
Working with Split Screens
Understanding Sheet Views
Working with Tables
Gantt Chart View
Working with Gantt Charts
Understanding the QAT
Working with the QAT
Working with Project Files
Project Management
Tasks and Resources
The Importance of Planning
Understanding the Gantt Chart
Computers and Project Management
Creating a New Project
Steps in Creating a Project
Understanding Your Project
Creating a New Project File
Calendar Options
Changing Calendar Options
Working with Calendar
Modifying the Standard Calendar
Entering Public Holidays
Creating a New Resource Calendar
Creating a New Task Calendar
Setting Up Project Information
Entering File Properties
Creating Tasks
Understanding Tasks
Understanding Scheduling Icons
Our Case Study Tasks
Reviewing the Project
Entering Tasks
Creating Summary Tasks
Assignment – Creating Summary Tasks
Working in a Sheet View
Working with Summary Tasks
Working with Task Views
Examining Task Information
Understanding Task Durations
Entering Task Durations
Checking Progress
Entering Milestones
Assigning a Calendar to a Task
Scheduling
Understanding Task Dependencies
Creating Dependencies Automatically
Creating Dependencies in Task Entry
Creating Dependencies in Task Information
Creating Dependencies in a Sheet View
Fine Tuning a Schedule Using Dependencies
Auto Scheduling Tasks
Critical Path and Project Slack
Viewing the Critical Path
Examining Task Slack
Understanding Lag Time
Entering Lag Time
Understanding Lead Time
Entering Lead Time
Inactivating a Task
Resourcing a Project
Understanding Resources
Entering Work Resources
Entering Material Resources
Entering Cost Resources
Assigning Calendars to Resources
Understanding Resource Availability
Adjusting Resource Availability
Changing the Unit Display
Resourcing Concepts
Resource Assignment Calculations
Task Types and Work Effort
Creating a Simple Assignment
Working with Fixed Unit Tasks
Working with Fixed Duration Tasks
Making Multiple Assignments
Adding Additional Resources
Adding More of the Same Resource
More Resources in Multiple Assignments
Understanding Effort Driven Scheduling
Working with Non Effort Driven Tasks
Working with Effort Driven Tasks
Resource Assignment Summary
Assigning Resources
Simple Resource Assignments
Assigning Part Time Resources
Understanding Work Contouring
Specifying Resource Usage
Contouring Work Hours
Assigning Specific Work Times
Work Times for Multiple Assignments
Problem Assignments
Assigning Resources in Task Information
Assigning Resources in a Sheet
Assigning Resources You Do Not Have
The Case Study Resources
Printing and Reporting
Printing a Gantt Chart
Printing Sheet Views
Printing Tasks for Resources
Printing Resources for Tasks
Who should attend Project Courses?
Our Microsoft Project training courses were designed for those who need to use Project in the workplace. From beginner to advanced, our trainers will work through exercises in a class environment with plenty of time for questions. Our Microsoft project course is also ideal for those who want to use it to manage multiple projects, including the task and resource costs of those projects.
What version of Microsoft Project is this course based on?
Our Microsoft Project courses are delivered using the most recent version of MS Project desktop.
What is Remote Training?
Remote Microsoft Project training at Nexacu means our team of experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote Microsoft project training, students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in discussions and share their screen with the trainer if they need help. Students in Microsoft project online training have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions. Please note we require Microsoft Project to be installed, as per our remote training instructions.
Which courses are available if I am working from home?
Currently, all of our Public Courses are available to be delivered remotely. Book any Microsoft Project course as normal and you will receive login details and instructions the evening before your course.
I previously attended a course with Excel Consulting, will the training be similar?
Yes, we rebranded from Excel Consulting in October 2019. The business quickly outgrew its original name. Our new brand Nexacu, better reflects our direction, continued innovation and commitment to deliver next-level learning. Our Microsoft Project training is a continuation of our excellence in upskilling.
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Project AdvancedAutomate and customise your project reporting with Macros and advanced tools. Learn to create custom graphical reports and optimise your workflows.
Planner PremiumManage complex projects with Microsoft Planner Premium. Learn Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods, with tools like dependencies, baselines, and sprint planning.
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