Project – Part 1

Drowning in spreadsheets, missed deadlines, and scope creep? Time to take control. This hands-on course introduces the essential tools and features of Microsoft Project. You’ll learn to create structured project plans, link tasks, manage schedules, and allocate resources. Designed for beginners, this training provides a strong foundation for delivering well-organized, trackable plans that can be reviewed and approved by key stakeholders.

Course Details

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$395.00

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Course Overview

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to construct a basic project plan using Microsoft Project’s essential features. You will: Understand core project management concepts Create a new project plan and define scheduling options Add tasks, durations, and relationships Allocate and manage resources effectively Finalize your project plan for stakeholder approval

Basic computer literacy Basic PC operating system navigation skills Basic Internet usage skills Basic IP address knowledge

Getting Started with Microsoft Project

Navigate the Microsoft Project environment

Defining a Project

Create a new project plan
Set scheduling options
Assign a project calendar

Adding Project Tasks

Add and organize tasks
Estimate task durations

Managing Tasks

Create a work breakdown structure
Set task dependencies
Schedule task execution

Managing Project Resources

Add and assign project resources
Enter costs and resolve conflicts
Create and use resource calendars

Finalizing a Project Plan

Optimize the project schedule
Set baselines

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Class Dates & Times


06/10/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
07/21/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
08/24/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
09/18/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
10/19/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
11/17/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00
12/14/2026 Virtual 09:00:00 to 17:00:00 EST Enroll Now $395.00

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