MS Project Introduction
Master MS Project basics in 6 hours! Designed for project managers and team leads, learn project planning, task management, and resource allocation essentials. No prior MS Project experience required. Ideal for face-to-face or virtual learning.
Audience
This course is designed for project managers, team leads, and individuals involved in project planning and management who want to gain a foundational understanding of Microsoft Project.
Pe-requisites
No prior experience with Microsoft Project is required. Participants should have a basic understanding of project management concepts and be familiar with the general use of computer applications.
Duration
6 hoursDelivery Method
Face to face or VirtualCourse Objectives
By the end of this one-day course, participants will have gained essential skills in using Microsoft Project for project planning, task management, and resource allocation.
Course Content
- Overview of project management software.
- Understanding the role of Microsoft Project in project planning.
- Navigating the MS Project Interface:
- Introduction to the MS Project interface and menus.
- Familiarisation with the Ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar.
- Creating a New Project:
- Setting up a new project in MS Project.
- Defining project properties and settings.
- Task Creation and Dependencies:
- Adding tasks to the project.
- Establishing task dependencies and relationships.
- Resource Management:
- Adding resources to the project.
- Assigning resources to tasks.
- Baseline and Tracking Progress:
- Creating a project baseline.
- Tracking task progress and updating project status.
- Introduction to Project Views and Reports:
- Overview of Gantt Charts and other project views.
- Generating basic project reports.
- Resource Leveling and Optimization:
- Understanding resource leveling.
- Optimizing resource usage for better project efficiency.
Stakeholder Management: Influence, Engagement and Control
Develop advanced stakeholder management skills to navigate complex environments, influence without authority, and sustain effective engagement across the full project or change lifecycle.
Stakeholder Management Essentials
Build the skills to identify, analyse, and engage stakeholders effectively, driving better outcomes across projects, change initiatives, and operational delivery.
How to be Assertive
Develop the confidence to communicate clearly, set boundaries, and handle challenging interactions professionally while maintaining empathy and positive relationships.
Becoming an Effective Manager
Develop the skills, confidence and strategies needed to lead people, manage performance, and build a high-performing team in your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Gain the financial confidence to interpret accounts, manage budgets, and make informed decisions that drive profitability and organisational success.
Strategy for Advanced Senior Leaders
Strengthen strategic thinking and decision making using practical frameworks to evaluate options and drive organisational performance.
Influencing Tactics
Build practical influencing skills to gain buy in, strengthen relationships and shape thinking without relying on authority.
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Build confidence and structure in interviewing through practical techniques for fair, consistent and effective candidate assessment.
Advanced Interview Skills
Develop fair, structured and inclusive interviewing skills to improve candidate experience and selection decisions.
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