Microsoft Project Training – Beginner
Learn to manage tasks and resources with MS Project courses.
Learn to manage tasks and resources with MS Project courses.
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Our MS Project Training Beginner course offers a comprehensive introduction to MS Project. Learn to plan in Project, create lists, phases, milestones, assign resources and understand the Critical Path Method.
Participants will work through exercises with our experienced trainer on the day. You can build on this course with the Intermediate and Advanced levels when it suits. Read our detailed course content below.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
No prior experience required. This course is suitable for those new to Microsoft Project or with limited exposure. Please note: training is based on the Microsoft Project desktop application, not Project Online.
Project IntermediateBuild on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.
Project AdvancedAutomate and customise your project reporting with Macros and advanced tools. Learn to create custom graphical reports and optimise your workflows.
Planner PremiumManage complex projects with Microsoft Planner Premium. Learn Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods, with tools like dependencies, baselines, and sprint planning.
Project Digital Credential
Getting to Know Project
How Project Works
Starting Project
Understanding the Project Start
Screen
The Project Screen
Project Operations
Using the Ribbon
Showing and Collapsing the Ribbon
Understanding the Backstage
The Project Work Area
Working with Views
Working with Split Screens
Understanding Sheet Views
Working with Tables
Gantt Chart View
Working with Gantt Charts
Understanding the QAT
Working with the QAT
Working with Project Files
Project Management
Tasks and Resources
The Importance of Planning
Understanding the Gantt Chart
Computers and Project Management
Creating a New Project
Steps in Creating a Project
Understanding Your Project
Creating a New Project File
Calendar Options
Changing Calendar Options
Working with Calendar
Modifying the Standard Calendar
Entering Public Holidays
Creating a New Resource Calendar
Creating a New Task Calendar
Setting Up Project Information
Entering File Properties
Creating Tasks
Understanding Tasks
Understanding Scheduling Icons
Our Case Study Tasks
Reviewing the Project
Entering Tasks
Creating Summary Tasks
Assignment – Creating Summary Tasks
Working in a Sheet View
Working with Summary Tasks
Working with Task Views
Examining Task Information
Understanding Task Durations
Entering Task Durations
Checking Progress
Entering Milestones
Assigning a Calendar to a Task
Scheduling
Understanding Task Dependencies
Creating Dependencies Automatically
Creating Dependencies in Task Entry
Creating Dependencies in Task Information
Creating Dependencies in a Sheet View
Fine Tuning a Schedule Using Dependencies
Auto Scheduling Tasks
Critical Path and Project Slack
Viewing the Critical Path
Examining Task Slack
Understanding Lag Time
Entering Lag Time
Understanding Lead Time
Entering Lead Time
Inactivating a Task
Resourcing a Project
Understanding Resources
Entering Work Resources
Entering Material Resources
Entering Cost Resources
Assigning Calendars to Resources
Understanding Resource Availability
Adjusting Resource Availability
Changing the Unit Display
Resourcing Concepts
Resource Assignment Calculations
Task Types and Work Effort
Creating a Simple Assignment
Working with Fixed Unit Tasks
Working with Fixed Duration Tasks
Making Multiple Assignments
Adding Additional Resources
Adding More of the Same Resource
More Resources in Multiple Assignments
Understanding Effort Driven Scheduling
Working with Non Effort Driven Tasks
Working with Effort Driven Tasks
Resource Assignment Summary
Assigning Resources
Simple Resource Assignments
Assigning Part Time Resources
Understanding Work Contouring
Specifying Resource Usage
Contouring Work Hours
Assigning Specific Work Times
Work Times for Multiple Assignments
Problem Assignments
Assigning Resources in Task Information
Assigning Resources in a Sheet
Assigning Resources You Do Not Have
The Case Study Resources
Printing and Reporting
Printing a Gantt Chart
Printing Sheet Views
Printing Tasks for Resources
Printing Resources for Tasks
Who should attend Microsoft Project training?
Microsoft Project training is suitable for project managers, project coordinators, schedulers, administrators, team leaders and professionals who need to plan, manage or report on projects. Nexacu’s Project courses support beginner, intermediate and advanced users, with practical exercises focused on workplace project planning, scheduling, resources, budgets and progress tracking.
Which Microsoft Project course should I choose?
Choose Project Beginner if you are new to Microsoft Project and need to learn the fundamentals of tasks, milestones, dependencies and Gantt charts. Choose Project Intermediate if you want to build skills in resources, costs, baselines, tracking and project views. Choose Project Advanced if you need more advanced skills in reporting, customisation and managing complex project schedules.
Is Microsoft Project training suitable for beginners?
Yes. Project Beginner is designed for users who are new to Microsoft Project or have limited experience. It covers core skills such as navigating the Microsoft Project interface, creating task lists, setting milestones, linking tasks, building schedules and working with Gantt charts.
What will I learn in a Microsoft Project course?
Nexacu’s Microsoft Project courses cover practical project management software skills, including project schedules, tasks, timelines, dependencies, resource allocation, budgets, baselines, progress tracking and project reporting. Course content varies by level, from beginner scheduling skills through to more advanced project tracking and reporting techniques.
What is the difference between Project Beginner and Project Intermediate?
Project Beginner focuses on the fundamentals of creating and managing a project schedule, including tasks, milestones, dependencies and Gantt charts. Project Intermediate builds on those skills with resource assignment, task and resource costs, baselines, progress tracking, workload analysis and more advanced Microsoft Project views.
What version of Microsoft Project is used in training?
Nexacu’s Microsoft Project courses are delivered using the most recent version of Microsoft Project desktop. Remote participants should ensure Microsoft Project is installed before attending, in line with Nexacu’s remote training instructions.
Can I attend Microsoft Project training online?
Yes. Microsoft Project training is available live online through Remote Online delivery, as well as in-class at selected Australian training locations. Remote students can attend via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in class discussions and share their screen with the trainer when they need help. To attend remotely, select Remote Online as your location when booking.
Where is Microsoft Project training available in Australia?
Nexacu offers Microsoft Project training in major Australian cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra, Adelaide and Perth, as well as live online via Remote Online. Course availability may vary by date and location, so check the current schedule before booking.
Can Microsoft Project training help with project scheduling and reporting?
Yes. Microsoft Project training helps users create project schedules, assign resources, manage budgets, track progress, set baselines and generate reports for stakeholders. These skills are useful for improving project visibility, schedule control and day-to-day project management.
What is Planner Premium training?
Planner Premium training is designed for users working with Microsoft Planner Premium to manage projects, tasks, timelines and team workloads. It is suited to professionals who want to understand how Planner Premium supports project planning and tracking within the Microsoft 365 environment.
Do you offer Microsoft Project training for corporate teams?
Yes. Nexacu offers Microsoft Project corporate training for teams and organisations that need consistent project planning, scheduling, resource management, tracking and reporting skills.
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Project AdvancedAutomate and customise your project reporting with Macros and advanced tools. Learn to create custom graphical reports and optimise your workflows.
Planner PremiumManage complex projects with Microsoft Planner Premium. Learn Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid methods, with tools like dependencies, baselines, and sprint planning.
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