Microsoft Project Introduction Course
Build and manage a project schedule
The Microsoft Project Introduction course teaches participants how to use Microsoft Project to turn project activities, timescales and resources into a structured project plan.
Participants will learn how to define tasks, organise them into an appropriate sequence, establish dependencies and create a schedule that responds when project information changes. They will also explore how resources can be assigned and how Microsoft Project can help identify the effect of changes on the overall plan.
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for project managers, project coordinators and other professionals who need to create or maintain project schedules using Microsoft Project.
No previous Microsoft Project experience is required. The emphasis is on developing practical skills and an understanding of how the application can support project planning rather than teaching project-management methodology itself.
Course Schedule
1 day
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9:30am - 4:30pm (UK Time)
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Online Live
£175 + VAT
Course Duration
1 Day
Course Aims
To introduce Microsoft Project’s essential features, enabling delegates to build and manage a basic project plan, handle task dependencies, and manage resources.
Course Prerequisites
This course suits users with no prior experience in Microsoft Project, although familiarity with general project management principles would be beneficial.
To participate fully in this course, delegates will need the desktop version of Microsoft Project installed on their laptop or desktop PC. This is essential to complete the hands-on practical exercises throughout the session.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Understand Microsoft Project’s interface, timeline, and view options.
- Set up a new project with defined start dates, calendars, and project properties.
- Create and structure tasks, milestones, and dependencies, including constraints and deadlines.
- Enter and manage resources using the Resource Sheet and assign them to tasks.
- Track project progress and set baselines for monitoring
Course Content
Project Management overview and introduction to the Project interface
- New features and edition comparison
- The new user interface with ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
- Using the TimeLine feature
- Introduction to Project Views
- Exercise: Opening and viewing a project
- Using the ‘Group By’ Feature
- Using the ‘Highlight Feature
- Viewing and changing the Project Information
- Viewing the Network Diagram
- Applying a filter
- Introduction to Project Management
- Understanding how MS Project helps you plan and adjust your projects
- Project Terminology
Planning the Project
- Defining the Project
- Completing the Project Definition
- Project Planning
- Completing the Project Plan
- Where to begin with MS Project
- Setting the project start date
- Project Properties
- Amending the Standard Calendar
- Creating a New Base Calendar
- Displaying a Specific Calendar on the Gantt Chart
- Saving the New Project File
- Ending a Project Session
Task Entry and Task Linking
- Entering tasks, milestone and summary tasks
- Inserting, deleting and moving tasks
- Adding a recurring task
- Adding a note to a task
- Working with task durations and relationships
- Using lag time and lead time
- Exercise: Creating a new project
- Creating constraints for tasks in Auto Schedule Mode
- Resolving scheduling conflicts
- Setting a deadline on a task
Resources and Resource Entry
- Using the Resource Sheet to enter resources
- Assigning and amending a resource calendar
- Setting Resource Availability Dates
- Understanding Resource Costs
- Assigning resources to tasks using Auto Schedule Mode
- Using Material Resources
- Exercise: Assigning resources to tasks
Finalising Your Project
- Exercise: Using the Task Inspector and Team Planner to view and change assigned resources
- Baselining your project
Further Courses
Microsoft Project Intermediate
Training pathway: See where this course fits within our Microsoft Project training pathway, from Introduction through Advanced.
Course at a Glance
1 day
9:30am - 4:30pm (UK Time)
Online Live
£175 + VAT
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