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This course teaches learners how to use Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, and 2019 to plan, schedule, monitor, and control projects while managing resources, budgets, timelines, and project performance.
Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019
- Learn Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 from beginner to advanced level
- CPD-certified training with instant digital certificate
- Master project planning, scheduling, tracking, and reporting
- Ideal for project managers, coordinators, planners, and business professionals
Build Professional Project Management Skills
Develop the confidence to plan, schedule, and manage projects using Microsoft Project. This course teaches you how to create project plans, assign resources, monitor progress, manage budgets, and generate professional reports. Whether you’re starting a career in project management or looking to improve your existing skills, this course provides practical knowledge that can be applied across construction, engineering, IT, business, and many other industries.
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Course Overview
Effective project planning and control are essential for delivering projects on time, within budget, and according to business objectives. Microsoft Project is one of the most widely used project management applications, helping organisations plan schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress, and manage project performance. Learning how to use Microsoft Project can improve project coordination, reporting, and decision-making across a wide range of industries.
This Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 course provides a comprehensive introduction to project planning, scheduling, and project control using Microsoft Project. The course explores the essential tools and features available across Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, and 2019 while helping learners develop practical project management skills.
Throughout the course, you will gain knowledge of Microsoft Project, project planning, project scheduling, project control, resource management, task management, project tracking, budgeting, Gantt charts, project timelines, milestone planning, cost management, reporting, and project performance monitoring. You will learn how to build project plans, assign resources, manage dependencies, monitor progress, and produce professional project reports.
The course also examines critical path analysis, baseline management, workload balancing, schedule optimisation, risk monitoring, project communication, reporting tools, project updates, workflow management, and project documentation. Understanding these areas can help learners improve project efficiency while building confidence in managing projects using Microsoft Project.
Whether you are a project manager, project coordinator, planner, engineer, business professional, team leader, or aspiring project management professional, this course provides valuable knowledge that supports career development and effective project delivery.
Description
This course is designed to help learners develop a strong understanding of project planning and project control using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, and 2019. You will explore the software’s core features while gaining practical knowledge of scheduling, resource management, budgeting, project tracking, and reporting.
The course covers key topics including Microsoft Project, project planning, project scheduling, project control, Gantt charts, task management, resource allocation, budgeting, cost management, milestone planning, project tracking, reporting, and performance monitoring. You will gain practical knowledge of how to create project schedules, monitor progress, manage resources, and maintain control throughout the project lifecycle.
You will also examine critical path analysis, baseline creation, schedule optimisation, workload management, project documentation, communication, and reporting techniques. The course highlights the importance of accurate planning, effective monitoring, and efficient project control for successful project delivery.
By completing this course, learners will develop valuable Microsoft Project skills while gaining a stronger understanding of professional project planning, scheduling, and project management practices.
What You Will Learn
- Understand the fundamentals of Microsoft Project
- Learn project planning and scheduling techniques
- Create and manage Gantt charts
- Understand task dependencies and milestones
- Learn resource allocation and workload management
- Explore budgeting and cost management
- Monitor project progress and performance
- Learn critical path and baseline management
- Generate professional project reports
- Develop confidence in project planning and control
Why Choose Us?
- Gain valuable Microsoft Project skills
- Learn practical project planning techniques
- Improve scheduling and project control abilities
- Study online at your own pace
- Develop confidence in managing projects
- Strengthen project management knowledge
- Enhance career development opportunities
- Receive a recognised certificate upon completion
Certificate of Achievement
Upon successful completion of the Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 course, you will be eligible to receive a CPD Certificate, demonstrating your commitment to continuous professional development and industry-focused learning.
A CPD certificate can help strengthen your CV, enhance your professional profile, and showcase your knowledge of Microsoft Project, project planning, project scheduling, project control, resource management, project tracking, budgeting, and reporting.
This certification provides valuable evidence of your learning and can support career progression within project management, engineering, construction, business operations, IT, and consultancy.
Who Is This Course For?
This course is ideal for:
- Project managers
- Project coordinators
- Project planners
- Engineers
- Construction professionals
- Business professionals
- Team leaders
- Anyone interested in Microsoft Project and project management
Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 course. Whether you are new to project management software or looking to strengthen your existing planning and scheduling skills, this course is designed to be accessible to learners of all experience levels.
To enrol, you simply need:
- An interest in project management, project planning, or Microsoft Project
- Basic English reading and writing skills
- Access to an internet-enabled device such as a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone
- A willingness to learn and develop new professional skills
- A minimum age of 16 years
Study from anywhere, at any time, and progress through the course at your own pace.
Career Path
Completing this Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019 course can support opportunities in project management, construction, engineering, business operations, IT, manufacturing, and consultancy. Moreover, Microsoft Project and project planning skills are highly valued across organisations that manage complex projects and schedules.
Common roles include:
Project Manager:
Plan, monitor, and deliver projects while managing schedules, budgets, resources, and project performance
Project Coordinator:
Support project planning, documentation, communication, and progress tracking throughout the project lifecycle
Project Planner:
Develop detailed project schedules, manage timelines, and monitor project milestones using Microsoft Project
Planning Engineer:
Create and maintain project schedules, analyse progress, and support project control activities
Operations Coordinator:
Assist with project planning, resource allocation, reporting, and operational workflow management
Project Control Officer:
Monitor project performance, prepare reports, manage project data, and support successful project delivery
Career opportunities may vary depending on qualifications, experience, industry, and workplace requirements.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This course is suitable for project managers, project coordinators, planners, engineers, business professionals, construction professionals, team leaders, and anyone interested in project planning using Microsoft Project.
You will gain knowledge of Microsoft Project, project planning, project scheduling, Gantt charts, project control, resource management, budgeting, project tracking, reporting, and critical path analysis.
No. This course is suitable for beginners as well as professionals who want to improve their Microsoft Project skills and project management knowledge.
Yes. The course explains how to create project schedules, assign resources, manage workloads, monitor progress, and control project performance using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, and 2019.
Microsoft Project helps organisations create accurate project plans, manage schedules, allocate resources, monitor progress, generate reports, and improve overall project control throughout the project lifecycle.
This training can support roles such as Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Project Planner, Planning Engineer, Operations Coordinator, and Project Control Officer, depending on qualifications, experience, industry, and workplace requirements.
Course Curriculum
| Section 01: Introduction | |||
| Introduction, Course Agenda and Understanding the Student | 00:05:00 | ||
| Introduction | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 02: Creating a Project Schedule | |||
| Creating a Project Plan | 00:20:00 | ||
| Section 03: Navigation and Setting the Options | |||
| Navigation and Setting the Options | 00:20:00 | ||
| Workshop 1 – Navigation and Setting Your Project Options | 00:22:00 | ||
| Section 04: Creating Projects and Templates | |||
| Creating Projects and Templates | 00:10:00 | ||
| Workshop 2 – Creating Project and Templates | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 05: Defining Calendars | |||
| Defining Calendars | 00:18:00 | ||
| Workshop 3 Maintaining the Calendars | 00:08:00 | ||
| Section 06: Adding Tasks | |||
| Adding Tasks | 00:23:00 | ||
| Workshop 4 – Adding Tasks | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 07: Organizing Tasks Using Outlining | |||
| Organising Tasks Using Outlining | 00:08:00 | ||
| Workshop 5 – Entering Summary Tasks | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 08: Formatting the Display | |||
| Formatting the Display | 00:27:00 | ||
| Workshop 6 – Formatting the Bar Chart | 00:05:00 | ||
| Adding Task Dependencies | 00:15:00 | ||
| Workshop 7- Adding the Relationships | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 09: Network Diagram View | |||
| Network Diagram View | 00:13:00 | ||
| Workshop 8 – Network Diagram and Schedule Calculations | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 10: Constraints | |||
| Constraints | 00:13:00 | ||
| Workshop 9 – Constraints | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 11: Filters | |||
| Filters | 00:17:00 | ||
| Workshop 10 – Filters | 00:05:00 | ||
| Section 12: Tables and Grouping Tasks | |||
| Tables and Grouping Tasks | 00:19:00 | ||
| Workshop 11 – Reorganizing the Schedule | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 13: Views and Details | |||
| Views & Details | 00:19:00 | ||
| Workshop 12- Organizing Your Data Using Views and Tables | 00:06:00 | ||
| Section 14: Printing and Reports | |||
| Printing and Reports | 00:17:00 | ||
| Workshop 13 – Printing | 00:03:00 | ||
| Section 15 : Tracking Progress | |||
| Tracking Progress | 00:24:00 | ||
| Workshop 14 – Updating the Schedule and Baseline Comparison | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 16 : Creating Resources and Costs | |||
| Creating Resources and Costs | 00:21:00 | ||
| Workshop 15 – Defining Resources | 00:02:00 | ||
| Section 17 : Assigning Resources and Costs to Tasks | |||
| Assigning Resources and Costs to Tasks | 00:24:00 | ||
| Workshop 16 – Assigning Resources to Tasks | 00:10:00 | ||
| Section 18 : Resource Optimization | |||
| Resource Optimizing | 00:11:00 | ||
| Workshop 17 – Resource Graphs and Tables | 00:04:00 | ||
| Section 19 : Updating Projects with Resources | |||
| Updating Projects with Resources | 00:28:00 | ||
| Workshop 18 – Updating a Resourced Schedule | 00:11:00 | ||
