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"Microsoft Project has always been something that has been a challenge to myself and I now feel confident to my ability to plan and manage a project in the construction section. The session was fully interactive and Dan the trainer taught us all those little tricks that will be a great help day-to-day."
Fraser - Redrow Homes
"A very valuable course, the training was done in a small group so covered plenty of areas. Thank you very much."
Ian - Cardiff Council
"Thank you for delivering a great inhouse session for us on Monday. Very enjoyable and from the feedback, the session has been very well received. How to have you back again as well in the not so distant future."
John - NHS
"Great course, trainer was really approachable and very patient, I've used Project for a few years but have made some really big improvements."
Kyle, Administrative Assistant
Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ
Course Overview - Project Beginner
Welcome to our Microsoft Project course for beginners in Bridgend. This one-day course is specifically designed to provide you with a solid foundation in using Microsoft Project, a powerful project management software that helps you plan, track, and manage projects effectively. On this course, we will guide you through the basics of Microsoft Project and teach you how to navigate the software's interface. You will learn how to create and manage project schedules, define project tasks, allocate resources, and set project milestones.
Throughout the course, we will cover essential project management concepts, including defining project scope, creating work breakdown structures (WBS), and setting project dependencies. You will gain hands-on experience in creating and organising project tasks, establishing task durations and dependencies, and assigning resources to tasks. Additionally, we will explore the features of Microsoft Project that allow you to track project progress, manage risks, and analyse project performance. You will learn how to utilise project views, generate reports, and track critical paths to ensure project success.
By the end of this one-day course, you will have the necessary skills to effectively plan and manage projects using Microsoft Project. Whether you are a project manager, team leader, or anyone involved in project planning and execution, this course will equip you with the tools and knowledge needed to streamline your project management processes and achieve project objectives.
Available Course Dates 2025 - Project Beginner
January 2025: 6th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
February 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th
March 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
April 2025: 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, 28th, 29th
May 2025: 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 27th
June 2025: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th
Course Content - Project Beginner
- Introduction to Microsoft Project
- Navigating the Project interface
- Creating a new project file
- Defining project tasks and durations
- Establishing task dependencies and constraints
- Allocating resources to project tasks
- Setting project milestones and deadlines
- Understanding project calendars and working time
- Creating and modifying project schedules
- Tracking project progress and updating tasks
- Introduction to resource leveling and resolving conflicts
- Generating basic project reports and visualisations
- Managing project costs and budgets
- Setting up project baselines
- Sharing project information and collaboration features
- Autopilot in Project
- ChatGPT in Project
Who is this course for?
The beginner course in Microsoft Project is designed for individuals who have little to no prior experience with the software. It is ideal for project team members, new project managers, coordinators, or anyone who wants to learn the fundamentals of project management using Microsoft Project. This course is suitable for professionals from various industries who are involved in planning, executing, and tracking projects. Whether you work in construction, IT, marketing, or any other field that requires project management skills, this course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to start using Microsoft Project effectively.
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Out of 87 verified reviews
Recent Feedback
"Embarking on the Projecvt journey with our lively and experienced trainer was like going on a project adventure."
Jean-Paul, Office Manager
"The trainer's expertise and approachable style created a supportive learning environment, particularly beneficial for participants approaching advanced projects concepts."
Ryan, Business Analyst
"Attended a great session on Thursday with Chris. I just wanted to say thank you for taking the time to explain everything is such excellent detail. I will hopefully be back in a few weeks' time. Thanks again."
Lorna, Training Coordinator
Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ
Course Overview - Project Intermediate
Welcome to our Microsoft Project Intermediate course in Bridgend. If you already have a basic understanding of Microsoft Project and are ready to take your project management skills to the next level, this one-day course is for you. In this intermediate-level course, we will dive deeper into the advanced features and functionalities of Microsoft Project to help you effectively manage more complex projects with confidence and efficiency.
Throughout this course, we will cover a range of topics that will enhance your project management capabilities. We will explore advanced scheduling techniques, such as resource leveling and critical path analysis, to optimise project timelines and maximise resource utilisation. You will learn how to create and manage multiple projects, consolidate data, and establish dependencies among tasks to ensure seamless coordination.
Additionally, we will delve into advanced customisation options, enabling you to create custom views, fields, and reports tailored to your specific project needs. You will gain insights into advanced project tracking and monitoring techniques, including baseline management, progress tracking, and variance analysis. This will empower you to keep projects on track, identify potential risks and issues, and take proactive measures to mitigate them. Furthermore, we will explore collaboration and communication features within Microsoft Project, enabling you to effectively share project information with stakeholders, allocate resources efficiently, and manage project costs and budgets. You will learn how to generate meaningful reports and visualisations to communicate project progress, status, and key performance indicators to various stakeholders.
Available Course Dates 2025 - Project Intermediate
January 2025: 6th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
February 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th
March 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
April 2025: 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, 28th, 29th
May 2025: 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 27th
June 2025: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th
Course Content - Project Intermediate
- Review of Microsoft Project Basics
- Advanced task scheduling and dependencies
- Resource management and allocation
- Tracking project progress and updating tasks
- Creating and customising project reports
- Utilising advanced filtering and sorting options
- Applying advanced formatting and styling to project views
- Managing multiple projects and creating master schedules
- Setting up and managing project calendars and working time
- Managing project costs and budgets
- Fine-tuning task durations and constraints
- Using advanced task and resource assignments
- Analysing project data with custom fields and formulas
- Implementing project baselines and tracking variances
- Exploring advanced features and tools for project management efficiency
- Review of beginner course topics
- Advanced scheduling techniques and best practices
- Managing multiple projects and project portfolios
- Autopilot in Project
- ChatGPT in Project
Who is this course for?
Our Microsoft Project Intermediate course is designed for individuals who already have a basic understanding of Microsoft Project and want to enhance their skills and knowledge to effectively manage more complex projects. This course is suitable for project managers, team leaders, and professionals involved in project planning, scheduling, and tracking. It is also beneficial for individuals seeking to improve their project management capabilities and gain a deeper understanding of Microsoft Project's advanced features and functionalities.
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Out of 75 verified reviews
Recent Feedback
"I will recommend your company to our training department who booked the 2 courses for myself and if there is any other IT training I need I will definitely come back to your company."
Ken - Keltbray Rail
"Great course, nice to see how the more advanced features of Project are used and how they can help me improve my company's workloads."
Arthur, Project Assistant
"I attended my first day of a four-day course on Excel and Project yesterday and found the course content excellent and informative. The fact there is just two people on the course means that the course trainer has time to answer questions and give one on one training."
Ed - Principality
"Overall I would recommend Computer Training Wales to anyone who wishes to further their career or simply wants to learn new skills."
Cardiff University
Price £195 (no VAT) Duration 1 Day Venue Llynfi Enterprise Centre, Bridgend County, CF34 0BQ
Course Overview - Project Advanced
Welcome to our Microsoft Project advanced course in Bridgend. This course is designed for experienced Microsoft Project users who want to become experts in leveraging the full capabilities of the software for complex project management scenarios. In this advanced course, we will explore the advanced features and techniques of Microsoft Project. You will learn how to manage and track project portfolios, establish enterprise-level resource pools, and utilise advanced resource management techniques.
Throughout the course, we will delve into advanced scheduling techniques, including setting up complex dependencies, managing critical paths, and handling constraints. You will gain hands-on experience in optimising project schedules using advanced techniques such as resource leveling, task splitting, and critical chain methodology. We will also cover advanced reporting and analytics, including creating customised dashboards, utilising earned value analysis, and performing advanced data analysis using Microsoft Project.
Additionally, we will focus on project collaboration and integration with other Microsoft tools, including integrating Project with SharePoint, Teams, and Excel. You will learn how to effectively manage and communicate project information with stakeholders using collaborative features. By the end of this advanced course, you will have the expertise to handle complex project management scenarios using Microsoft Project. You will be equipped with advanced skills in project scheduling, resource management, reporting, and collaboration, allowing you to effectively manage large-scale projects and portfolios within your organisation.
Available Course Dates 2025 - Project Advanced
January 2025: 6th, 20th, 21st, 27th, 28th
February 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th
March 2025: 3rd, 4th, 10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25th, 31st
April 2025: 1st, 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd, 28th, 29th
May 2025: 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th, 20th, 27th
June 2025: 2nd, 3rd, 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th, 23rd, 24th, 30th
Course Content - Project Advanced
- Establishing and managing enterprise-level resource pools
- Utilising advanced resource leveling and leveling delay
- Managing project constraints and deadlines effectively
- Performing advanced resource analysis and optimisation
- Advanced tracking and updating of project progress
- Analysing project risks and implementing risk mitigation strategies
- Customising fields, views, and tables for advanced reporting
- Leveraging macros and automation for repetitive tasks
- Advanced reporting and visualisations with custom charts and graphs
- Performing advanced data analysis using Project data
- Integrating Project with other Microsoft tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
- Advanced collaboration and communication features for project management
- Autopilot in Project
- ChatGPT in Project
Who is this course for?
The advanced course in Microsoft Project is designed for individuals who already have a solid understanding of the software and want to further enhance their project management skills. It is suitable for experienced project managers, project leads, or professionals who have been using Microsoft Project and want to take their expertise to the next level.
This course is ideal for individuals who are seeking to tackle complex project management scenarios and optimise their use of Microsoft Project's advanced features. It delves into advanced scheduling techniques, resource management strategies, and in-depth analysis and reporting capabilities.
About Microsoft Project Information
What is Microsoft Project?
Microsoft Project is the most amazing project management software tool that has ever been developed. It is designed to assist all project managers in developing a:
- Schedule
- Building Gantt charts
- Network flow diagrams
- Assigning resources to tasks
- Managing a team
- Tracking progress
- Costing
- Budgeting
- Analysing workloads
Why Learn Microsoft Project with us?
The first reason why you should learn Microsoft Project in Wales with us is that we will teach you how to stay on track effortlessly when running a project. You will be taught to easily plan your projects with the power of dynamic scheduling tools. These are based on effort needed, the duration of the project, the resources that you have been allocated and the team members that you have available.
The second reason why you should learn Microsoft Project in Wales with us is that you will be taught how to improve your vision and results with Microsoft Project business intelligence tools. Learn how to create interactive dashboards, captivating reports and view the overall status of your project. We will also teach you how to drill down into the specific details of your projects, using Power BI data visualisations.
The third reason why you should learn Microsoft Project in Wales with us is that we will show you how to master the power to innovate on projects using this tool. You will be taught how to build both desktop and mobile project reports and how to easily create automated project management processes when working on many projects at once.
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