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Microsoft Project – Effective Schedule Planning

Microsoft Project is one of the most popular tools supporting project planning, execution and control. It enables building clear schedules, managing tasks, tracking progress, and making effective use of project resources. The "Effective Schedule Planning" course introduces participants to the application's core functionality, focusing on the practical aspects of working with the program. During the sessions, participants learn to build and update schedules, define dependencies between tasks, manage resources, and monitor project execution. The knowledge gained enables more effective project planning, better work organization, and optimal use of available time and resources.

Why choose this training?

The “Effective Schedule Planning” course introduces participants to the application’s core functionality, focusing on the practical aspects of working with the program. In one day of hands-on sessions, participants learn to build and update schedules, define dependencies between tasks, manage resources, and monitor project execution.

The knowledge gained enables more effective project planning, better work organization, and optimal use of available time and resources. This training is particularly valuable for people starting out with MS Project, users who want to broaden their knowledge of the application, and project managers.

What sets our approach apart?

At EITT, we believe the best learning happens through practice. Over 1 day of intensive training, participants work through real-world examples and scenarios, ensuring not only theoretical understanding but, above all, the ability to apply it in practice.

With a portfolio of over 2,500 training courses, EITT is a trusted partner in competency development for organizations of every size. Our trainers are practitioners with years of experience who share up-to-date knowledge and proven solutions.

Looking for a training course tailored to your team’s needs? Get in touch — we will prepare a program adapted to your requirements.

Benefits

Configure your Microsoft Project working environment – learn the settings that streamline daily work and increase the efficiency of project management
Learn to build project schedules from scratch – define tasks, set their duration and build dependencies between them
Master task and resource management – learn to allocate resources effectively, plan their use and apply the work formula in practice
Learn the principles of working with project calendars – understand how project, resource and task calendars affect the schedule and completion dates
Develop project monitoring skills – learn to analyze the schedule, identify the critical path and respond effectively to emerging changes
Customize views and tables to your needs – learn the customization options for the Gantt chart view and other views presenting project data

Who is this training for?

People starting out with MS Project who want to learn the basics of using it

MS Project users who want to broaden their knowledge of the application's capabilities

Project managers who want to effectively manage tasks, schedules and resources

Prerequisites

Willingness to learn and an open mind
MS Project installed (Standard or Professional license) on a local machine

Training program

Functionality and applications of MS Project
Working with views in MS Project

Entering data into the task table, setting task durations
Dependencies between tasks, continuous task duration, lag in task execution
Gantt chart and critical path
Entering recurring tasks
Splitting a task – suspending work on a task
Summary tasks

Resource sheet (basic information)
Creating a project, resource and task calendar
Creating assignments (assigning resources to tasks)
Modifying assignments – task types

Editing and formatting the Gantt chart

Delivery Methods

Online

Convenience of participating from anywhere
Interactive live sessions with trainer
Materials available for 30 days
No travel costs

On-site

Direct contact with trainer and group
Intensive hands-on workshops
Networking with other participants
Full focus on learning

Training Topics

Your Learning Path

Microsoft Project – Effective Schedule PlanningCurrent training

Project management with Microsoft ProjectNext step

Microsoft Project – Effective Schedule Planning and Project Execution ControlCombined variant (1+2 in 3 days)

Frequently asked questions

What are the prerequisites for this training?

All you need is willingness to learn and an open mind, plus MS Project installed (Standard or Professional license) on a local machine. Prior knowledge of the program is not required.

How long is the Microsoft Project – Effective Schedule Planning training?

The training lasts 1 day and is available in online or on-site format. Sessions run from 9:00 to 16:00. We can also tailor the schedule to your team's needs.

Who is this training for?

This training is designed for people starting out with MS Project, users who want to broaden their knowledge of the application's capabilities, and project managers who want to effectively manage tasks, schedules and resources.

What comes after this training?

The natural next step is the Project management with Microsoft Project course (2 days), which expands on resource leveling, cost control and tracking project execution. A combined 1+2 variant is also available as a 3-day course.