MS Project Course

QUICK COURSE FACTS

• Duration: 2 Days | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST (U.S.)

• Location: Virtual Classroom | Live Instructor-Led

• Venue: Zoom Webinar

• Instructor: Live | U.S.-Based Instruction

SOFTWARE

• Access to Microsoft Project: Not included with the purchase of this training course.

• Software Version: This course is taught using Microsoft Project 2019 but is applicable for users of Project Online and earlier versions of the Project desktop software.

• Additional Notes:

  • This management course is designed for anyone with Project installed on the desktop, whether purchased as an "on-premise" edition or subscribed to a "cloud-based" online edition.

  • The course primarily focuses on the desktop application, which is widely used by project managers and team members.

CERTIFICATE

• Education Hours (PDUs): Provides 14 hours required by PMI.

TRAINING MATERIALS

• User Manual:Microsoft Project - Application Training (Fundamentals) | Included.

• Materials: Available for download upon registration.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Excellent Introduction to Microsoft Project (MSP)
Gain a comprehensive introduction and overview of Microsoft Project (MSP) software, including Project 2019, Project Online, and earlier versions. This course covers the application's basic features, providing foundational knowledge of tools that enable effective project planning, scheduling, and tracking. Learn the fundamental skills needed to create a project plan during the planning phase of a project.

This two (2)-Day course provides supplemental insights on how to plan, track, analyze, collaborate, and report using the MSP software application. Students will gain a deeper understanding of how MSP functionality aligns with the PMI Framework for the five Process Groups introduced in Baskin Advisory Group, LLC (BAG, LLC) Project Management Fundamentals, CAPM, and PMP Prep courses.

Discover how to create schedules, assign resources, and estimate costs while monitoring and comparing actual costs to original plans. Analyze workloads and budgets, share files, and communicate with project team members. Generate reports on project progress for stakeholders, enabling projects to make necessary adjustments to key performance indicators (KPI) for successful outcomes.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

This Microsoft Project (MSP) course teaches the essential concepts for effectively planning, scheduling, and tracking engagements for timely, results-driven decision-making.

Participants will also explore how the MSP application has evolved, gaining insights into tiered access and advanced functionalities of the integrated platform. The course includes an overview of Microsoft Planner, offering insight into advanced features available in plans ranging from Planner Plan 1 to Planner and Project Plan 5.

GUIDED VIRTUAL INSTRUCTION

Our instructors are highly skilled and experienced professionals who relate application functionality to PMI PMP concepts, offering real-world insights and actionable skills.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

• Project Management Concepts Overview and Navigation of Microsoft Project Professional

• Create a New Project Plan

• Add Tasks to a Project

• Manage Task Relationships within a Project

• Finalize and Update a Project Plan

• Generate Project Views for Better Management

• Create Project Reports to Share Status Updates

• Reuse Project Plan Information

• Work with Multiple Projects

COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Basic knowledge and skills using the Microsoft® Windows® operating system—preferably the most current version—are helpful for navigating various application functions. While expert-level skills are not required, some experience with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel®, will benefit participants during the MSP training course.

This course is designed for participants with general desktop computer skills who will create and maintain project plans. Whether you're a beginner, need a refresher, or want to build foundational knowledge of MSP, this course provides the skills to construct basic project plans.

Course Schedule (Selection is available during enrollment).

• April

  • Tuesday, April 8, 2025

  • Wednesday, April 9, 2025

• May

  • Tuesday, May 6, 2025

  • Wednesday, May 7, 2025

• June

  • Tuesday, June 3, 2025

  • Wednesday, June 4, 2025

• July

  • Tuesday, July 8, 2025

  • Wednesday, July 9, 2025

• August

  • Tuesday, August 5, 2025

  • Wednesday, August 6, 2025

• September

  • Tuesday, September 2, 2025

  • Wednesday, September 3, 2025

  • Tuesday, September 30, 2025

  • Wednesday, October 1, 2025

• October

  • Tuesday, October 28, 2025

  • Wednesday, October 29, 2025

• November

  • Tuesday, November 18, 2025

  • Wednesday, November 19, 2025

• December

  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025

  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025

  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025

  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025