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Course Overview
The perfect course for those who are self taught or have little to no experience with Microsoft Project. This is a comprehensive beginners guide to using Microsoft Project. Microsoft Project can be used by anyone who has sufficient computer skills.
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Course Details
Creating the Project Schedule
- Understand Task Durations
- Define Milestones
- Understand and Create Task Relationships
- Link Dependent Tasks
- Add Tasks to the Timeline
- Identify the Critical Path
- Set Task Constraints and Deadlines
- Add Recurring Tasks
- Add Notes to a Task
Managing Resources in a Project Plan
- Understand Resource/Types
- Work with Resource Calendars and Availability
- Add Resource Costs
- Assign Resources to Tasks
- Resolve Resource Conflicts
Creating a Project Plan
- How to Create a New Project Plan
- Assign a Project Calendar
- Add Tasks to a Project Plan
- Edit the Task List
- Define the Activity List
- Create the Work Breakdown Structure
- Create Summary Stages
Finishing a Project Plan
- Shorten a Project Using the Critical Path
- Set a Baseline
- Print a Project Summary Report
Managing Resources in a Project Plan
- Understand Resource/Types
- Work with Resource Calendars and Availability
- Add Resource Costs
- Assign Resources to Tasks
- Resolve Resource Conflicts
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Next Running Dates
Virtual Live Classroom
Merseyside Face2Face Classroom
- 14th September 2026
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FAQs
Who’s it for?
This course is suitable for people who are self taught or have little to no experience of using Microsoft Project who wish to get more confident within the package.
What are the Course Requirements?
Delegates should have a good level of PC and windows skills, and a basic knowledge of MS Office. No existing knowledge of MS Project is required.
What will be the Career Path?
- Administrative Assistant
- Accountants
- Information Clerk
Are any Financial Options Provided?
- 0% Interest Free payments available.
Reward
Informal assessment will take place through group discussion, class room activities, and questions and answers sessions as guided by your tutor. Course Completion Certificate will be awarded on successful completion of the course.
What is provided with the Course?
- Course Material
- Aftercare Course Support