Project - Create, Resource and Track Projects

Level – Fundamental.

If you’re new to Microsoft Project, this course helps you plan and track work with confidence.

You will learn how to set up schedules, allocate resources and monitor progress so your projects stay organised and on track.

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What to expect

Microsoft Project provides a structured way to plan, schedule and manage work. This course introduces the essential tools and project management concepts that help you build a clear and realistic project plan.

You will learn how to navigate the Project environment, understand views and tables and set up the working calendars that shape your schedule. Guided practice will help you add tasks, create links, apply date constraints and identify the Critical Path so you can understand key timelines and dependencies.

You’ll also explore how to allocate resources, assign costs and establish a baseline that allows you to compare planned and actual performance. By the end of the program, you’ll be able to use Microsoft Project to organise tasks, track progress and produce meaningful reports.

Is this course for you

This course is ideal for anyone who is new to Microsoft Project and wants to plan, schedule, and manage projects more effectively.

This course is suited to individuals who want to:

plan and schedule projects using Microsoft Project
manage project timelines and dependencies
track progress and manage resources effectively
apply Microsoft Project tools confidently in their role

What you will explore

During this training course, you will develop practical skills to plan, manage and track projects using Microsoft Project. The course focuses on navigating the Project environment, applying core project management concepts, building and scheduling project plans, managing resources, and reporting on performance against planned outcomes.

By the end of this training course, you should be able to:

Navigate the Project environment and understand project management terminology
Use the Critical Path Method to identify key tasks and timelines
Build a project plan with calendars, summaries and task breakdowns
Allocate resources, assign tasks and track progress against baselines
Create reports to compare actual performance with planned outcomes

Where this course can take you

During this training course, you will explore project management terminology and basic principles and learn how to navigate the Microsoft Project window, views, and tables. You will become familiar with built-in help tools and learn how to establish an effective project plan environment.

The course also focuses on setting up project and resource calendars, adding, editing, and linking tasks, and applying date constraints to the schedule. You will develop skills in allocating and managing resources and costs, and setting a baseline to compare planned and actual project performance.