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Project Introduction

Microsoft Project Training – Introduction

This one day intensive Instructor-led course provides practical training on how to plan and schedule projects using Microsoft Project. On completion of the course delegates will have acquired the skills needed to create a new project.

Length1 day
LevelBeginner
FormatsIn-house · Live online · Public
Group sizeUp to 8 per group
Get a quote for your team See 20 public dates
Level 1IntroductionLevel 3Advanced
Overview

About the Project Introduction course

The course aims include entering tasks, resources and cost information; analysing and adjusting schedules with date, dependency and resource constraints; customising and printing Gantt chart views and reports; recording and reviewing task progress against the baseline.

The benefits gained from this course can be applied to all project types of any scope.

Our Microsoft Certified trainer travels to you and delivers this one-day course on your premises, anywhere in the UK. Train up to 8 people for one fixed fee, on a date that suits you, with the content tailored to how your team will use Microsoft Project.

  • Project management
  • The project lifecycle
  • Outlining
  • Getting started – menus and views
  • Opening a project file
Course outline

What the day covers

6 modules · tailored to your team on in-house courses
Project Management Concepts3 topics
  • Project management
  • The project lifecycle
  • Outlining
System Overview3 topics
  • Getting started – menus and views
  • Opening a project file
  • System options, base calendar
Creating a New Plan3 topics
  • File properties and project information form
  • Outlining the plan
  • Outlining and entering task notes
Scheduling with Dates3 topics
  • Quick scheduling
  • Entering task duration
  • Entering “Date Constraints”
Planning3 topics
  • Planning Techniques
  • Networks; Gantt Charts
  • Critical path analysis
Scheduling with Dependencies3 topics
  • Entering dependencies
  • Critical path review
  • Recurring tasks and split tasks
Courses & fees

Ways to book this course

In-house

Tailored Group Course

£645+ VAT
One day · up to 8 people · At your premises or live online
  • Tailored to your team
  • Trainer travel included
  • Reference materials & certificates
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Public course

Classroom Place

£275+ VAT
One day · per delegate
  • Ideal for one or two people
  • Reference materials & certificate
  • Discounts for 2+ delegates
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Is it right for you?

Who the course is for

Who should attend

Anyone wishing to learn the essential skills to use MS Project to create effective Project plans and use the basic business features available in this software. Anyone with responsibility to update and maintain project plans, but without using the complicated features, would find this course an ideal introduction to the subject. Our follow-on advanced course which focuses on teaching skills and features to manage real life projects is found on:

Public course dates

Join a scheduled course

One-day courses, 9:30am to 4:30pm, with refreshments, lunch, reference materials and a certificate. Book 2 or more places for a discount.

DateVenuePriceBook
Tuesday 20 October9:30am to 4:30pm Liverpool £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 27 October9:30am to 4:30pm Leeds £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 3 November9:30am to 4:30pm London £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 3 November9:30am to 4:30pm Manchester £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 10 November9:30am to 4:30pm Birmingham £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 10 November9:30am to 4:30pm Preston £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 17 November9:30am to 4:30pm Liverpool £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Tuesday 24 November9:30am to 4:30pm Leeds £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Monday 4 January9:30am to 4:30pm Leeds £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place
Monday 11 January9:30am to 4:30pm London £275 + VAT per delegate Request a place

All 20 dates for this course

Every course includes

More than just a training day

Dedicated account managerOne named contact who knows your organisation and your history with us.
Pre-course evaluationFree skills check forms so every delegate lands on the right level.
Course tailoringWe plan and customise closed courses around your roles, systems and files.
CertificatesA Keys Training certificate for every attendee, for training records and ESR.
Management feedbackPost-course feedback reviews so you can see what landed.
Free aftercareTelephone and email support for every delegate after the course.
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