Microsoft Project Training

Master Microsoft Project to plan, manage, and track projects with confidence using smart task and resource management tools.

Overview:

Project management can often feel like trying to herd cats—Microsoft Project helps you organise them into a well-behaved team. This course is your smart companion in learning how to set up, plan, and manage projects using Microsoft Project, without drowning in spreadsheets or sticky notes. From understanding the basics of project structures to tracking progress, each module keeps things clear, structured, and—dare we say—manageable.

Whether you're plotting your first schedule or figuring out why your deadlines keep slipping, this training gives you the digital tools to stay on track. With modules that cover setting up tasks, allocating resources, and linking dependencies, you’ll soon understand how to make Microsoft Project do the heavy lifting. No nonsense, no waffle—just the essentials delivered in an accessible, business-ready way.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand core principles of project structure and control.
• Set up tasks and milestones efficiently using Microsoft Project.
• Manage time and dependencies across project tasks seamlessly.
• Allocate and adjust resources without overloading the schedule.
• Track progress with visual tools to stay on top of timelines.
• Use linking tools to build relationships between tasks and resources.

Who is this Course For:

• Professionals managing projects in office-based environments.
• Administrators supporting teams on structured project timelines.
• Project assistants wanting better task management techniques.
• New project managers needing structured software guidance.
• Teams using Microsoft Project in multi-phase work setups.
• Coordinators keeping tabs on project progress and workloads.
• Business analysts involved in planning and resource tracking.
• Office managers needing efficient project tracking tools.

Career Path:

• Project Administrator – £26,000 per year
• Project Coordinator – £30,000 per year
• Project Scheduler – £33,000 per year
• Assistant Project Manager – £35,000 per year
• Resource Planner – £32,500 per year
• Project Support Officer – £29,500 per year