Microsoft Project Introduction

Ready to become a project planning pro? Welcome to our “Microsoft Project Introduction” course, where we’ll transform you from a to-do list juggler into a confident project manager!

Ever found yourself struggling to keep track of complex project timelines, or wished you could see exactly how changing one task affects your entire schedule? Maybe you’ve watched project managers effortlessly track resources and deadlines and thought, “There must be an easier way!” Well, get ready to discover the power of Microsoft Project and take control of your project planning!

Whether you’re completely new to project management or transitioning from spreadsheets and sticky notes, this course will give you the confidence to plan, track, and deliver projects like a seasoned professional. By the end of the day, you’ll be creating project timelines, managing resources, setting milestones, and ensure your projects stay on track. Your stakeholders will wonder when you became a project management expert.

Microsoft Project Introduction

Welcome to the “Microsoft Project Introduction” course, a comprehensive one day workshop that transforms task managers into confident project leaders through mastery of essential project planning and tracking tools. This foundational course teaches you to effectively manage complex projects using Microsoft Project’s powerful features, from timeline creation to resource allocation, enabling you to plan, monitor, and deliver projects with professional precision.

What You'll Get With This Course

Live Instructor-Led Training

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FREE Repeat Option

Retake within 6 months at no cost

Small Classes

No more than 6 people per class

Comprehensive Materials

PDF manual and training files included!

eCertificate of Completion

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Lifetime Support

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Microsoft Project Introduction Course Content

Getting Started with Project

  • What is Microsoft Project?
  • Working with Gantt Charts
  • Project’s Window, View & Menus
  • Project Table Basics
  • Getting Help

Project Setup

  • Editing File Properties
  • Start and Finish Dates
  • Base Calendar Types

Project Views

  • What are Project Views
  • Changing Views
  • Splitting the Window

Tasks, Durations & Milestones

  • Entering Tasks
  • Creating Subtasks
  • Task Durations
  • Creating Milestones

Manipulating Tasks with Constraints

  • What are Constraints
  • Adding Constraints

Task Relationships

  • Types of Relationships
  • Creating & Changing Relationships
  • Lags and Leads

Using Resources

  • What are Resources?
  • Creating Resources
  • Resource Working Times
  • Rates
  • Assigning Resources

Tracking Projects

  • Creating A Baseline
  • Using Tracking Views
  • Updating Tasks
  • Tracking Gantt Chart

Printing & Reports

  • Viewing and Printing Reports
  • Using Print Preview
  • Using Prebuilt Reports

*Our outlines are a guide to the content covered in a typical class.
We may change the course topics to meet the objectives of a particular class.

Prior Knowledge

This course assumes no prior knowledge of Microsoft Project. It is suitable for complete beginners who want to learn how to create, manage, and track projects effectively using this project management software.

Required Software

You will need Microsoft Project installed on your computer. This can be through a Microsoft 365 subscription or a perpetual license version.

Course Materials

All necessary exercise files will be provided during the training session. You don’t need to prepare any materials beforehand.

Note About Different Versions

While this course uses the latest version of Microsoft Project, the skills learned are transferable to recent versions. However, for the best learning experience and access to all features covered in the course, we recommend using the latest version of Microsoft Project.
Is this the right course for me?
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Why Bring Your Own Laptop?

Training is most effective when you’re working in a familiar environment. By bringing your own laptop to our training sessions, you’ll maximise your learning experience in several important ways.

Personal Comfort and Efficiency

Working on your own laptop means you’ll be instantly familiar with your keyboard layout and system preferences. No need to spend 20 minutes figuring out why the volume button is launching the calculator instead. This familiarity allows you to focus entirely on learning new skills rather than wondering why someone set the desktop background to dancing hamsters.

Access to Your Complete Work Environment

Your laptop comes with your personal setup of applications, customised settings, and existing files. Think of it as bringing your digital home with you, minus the dirty dishes in the sink. This means you can immediately apply what you learn to your real work documents and seamlessly integrate new skills into your daily workflow.

Practical Setup

During the training, you’ll enjoy the best of both worlds, your personal laptop connected to our professional training setup. Each workspace is equipped with a 27-inch monitor (perfect for those who squint at their phones even with reading glasses), full-size USB-A keyboard, and USB-A mouse.

Software Accessibility

With your own laptop, you’ll have immediate access to your licensed software and saved preferences. This is particularly important for applications where having your existing login credentials readily available ensures a smooth training experience. No need to remember that complex password you created after your third coffee of the day.

Don’t Have A Laptop?

Bring Your Enthusiasm!

We provide the coffee and biscuits, but your enthusiasm is the one program we can’t install for you. Don’t worry, our trainers are experts at generating enough energy to power a small city!
Brendon Farrell Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Brendon Farrell

Co-Founder / Facilitator

From my early days wrestling with DOS commands to navigating today’s cloud-based world, I’ve dedicated my career to demystifying technology for others.

As a certified Microsoft and eLearning specialist, there’s nothing I enjoy more than seeing that spark of understanding when a student masters a new skill.

Outside of the training room, my passions run deep, whether I’m spending quality time with my wife and son, sharing my four decade love of lacrosse with junior players as their coach, or cycling around Melbourne’s on either my road bike or mountain bike.

Mark Finney Co Founder Facilitator Keystroke Learning

Mark Finney

Co-Founder / Facilitator

With a coffee in hand and a passion for problem solving in my heart, I’ve made it my mission to turn tech frustrations into success stories. Through years of hands-on experience, I understand the challenges learners face.

Being both a co-founder and trainer at Keystroke Learning lets me combine my love for teaching with creating innovative learning solutions that actually work in the real world.

When I step away from the keyboard, find me strumming my favorite tunes on guitar, relaxing with my wife watching movies on the couch, or tending to my garden.

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