Microsoft Project — 2-Day Intensive (Planning & Control)
Instructor-Led Microsoft Project Training for Complete Schedule Construction and Performance Control
Develop the capability to build, manage, and control professional project schedules using Microsoft Project in structured delivery environments.
This 2-day instructor-led program provides comprehensive training in logic-linked schedule development, resource management, baseline tracking, and structured performance analysis. It is designed for professionals who require full scheduling capability—not introductory exposure.
Course Fee
From USD $575 | CAD $690
Executive Overview
Microsoft Project is widely used across infrastructure, IT, public-sector, and enterprise environments. However, the effectiveness of the tool depends entirely on how schedules are structured, maintained, and interpreted.
This program delivers complete training in:
Logic-driven schedule construction
Baseline establishment and variance tracking
Resource assignment and workload analysis
Progress updating using actuals and remaining work
Structured reporting for stakeholder oversight
The course is self-contained. Participants may enroll directly without prior attendance in the 1-Day format.
Learning Outcomes
Microsoft Project is widely used across infrastructure, IT, public-sector, and enterprise environments. However, the effectiveness of the tool depends entirely on how schedules are structured, maintained, and interpreted.
This program delivers complete training in:
Logic-driven schedule construction
Baseline establishment and variance tracking
Resource assignment and workload analysis
Progress updating using actuals and remaining work
Structured reporting for stakeholder oversight
The course is self-contained. Participants may enroll directly without prior attendance in the 1-Day format.
Curriculum Structure
Day 1 — Structured Schedule Development
Microsoft Project interface configuration and project setup
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) design
Task relationships, dependencies, and constraint modeling
Calendar configuration (project and resource)
Logic validation and schedule integrity checks
Critical path interpretation
Baseline creation and documentation
Applied Exercise: Participants construct a fully logic-linked schedule from a structured case scenario.
Day 2 — Resource Management & Performance Tracking
Resource assignment (labor, material, cost)
Workload analysis and feasibility review
Progress updating (actual start/finish, % complete, remaining work)
Schedule variance interpretation
Introduction to earned value indicators (light exposure)
Custom views, filters, and reporting configuration
Applied Exercise: Participants update a live schedule, analyze performance variance, and generate reporting artifacts suitable for stakeholder communication.
Designed For
Project managers responsible for maintaining active schedules
PMO professionals overseeing baseline performance
Delivery leads managing cross-functional timelines
Professionals seeking structured schedule control capability
Delivery Format
Live Online (Instructor-Led Virtual)
In-Person (Select North American cities)
Private Corporate Delivery (Customized Cohort Format)
Cohort Size: Maximum 6–7 participants for interactive instruction and applied schedule review.
Software Requirements
Participants should have access to the Microsoft Project desktop application (Windows environment recommended). Pre-course setup guidance will be provided.
Professional Development Units (PDUs)
This course qualifies for 14 PMI® Professional Development Units (PDUs) toward certification renewal requirements.
A certificate of completion is issued upon successful participation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is prior Microsoft Project experience required?
Basic familiarity with scheduling concepts is recommended. No advanced experience required.
Does this course cover critical path analysis?
Yes. Critical path interpretation and schedule drivers are addressed in Day 1.
Will we cover resource leveling and workload analysis?
Yes. Resource management and workload review are core components of Day 2.
Is this suitable for construction, infrastructure, or IT projects?
Yes. The scheduling principles apply across industries requiring structured project control.