Basic Project Training Course

Our Basic Project training course can be carried out in all versions of Microsoft.

All of our courses are full day courses, typically running from 9:30am to 4pm with two coffee breaks and a lunch break throughout to break up the course. Timings can be slightly flexible though to fit in with your needs. We can also create a bespoke course to tailor the contents of the course to your needs. Just ask, we’d be happy to help.

Key Content

The key content that is covered in the course can be found below:

 

  • Introduction to terms and key features
  • Look and feel of Tabs and Ribbons
  • Guided exercise on simple project plan
  • Building a plan from scratch
  • Tasks, Notes, Durations
  • 4 Link Types
  • Lag and Lead Times
  • Project Templates
  • Resource Assignment
  • Inserting and hiding columns
  • Task Types – Duration/Unit/Work Based
  • Project Views – Task Usage and Calendar
  • Task Drivers, Formatting Bar Styles and Text
  • Project Views, Amending a project/rescheduling
  • Resource and Fixed costs
  • Updating Progress and Costs
  • Exercises throughout

Course Objectives

The objective of this course is to enable the trainee to understand how to create simple Gantt Charts with the insertion of tasks and resources. Automatic scheduling will be used and also exercises to demonstrate the different views on a project.

FAQs

How is the Basic Project training course structured?
We cover a variety of topics in our basic Project course. The topics are structured to build on throughout the day. There is also a mid morning break, lunch break and mid afternoon break planned in to make sure that it isn’t too much information for you in one go.

 

Does the training cover the latest Microsoft Office 365 updates?
Definitely. The content of our Project training courses transfers across and is compatible with any future updates of Microsoft 365. As well as this though, our Project 365 training courses are reviewed regularly to ensure any new tools and features are not missed out.

 

How can Microsoft Project training benefit my business?
Project can be a useful package for creating plans in companies and so training in it will benefit any member of staff greatly. It can increase your team’s productivity, improve resource management in projects and strengthen their ability to communicate effectively, helping your business stand out in any industry.

 

How do I know if this is the right level course for my Project training needs?
You will be the best person to know what your knowledge of Project is. We say that a good indicator of your level, is that if you know at least 80% of the content covered confidently then you are ok to go on the next level course. However if you are unsure, we suggest it is best to do the level to make sure you are confident enough to move onto the next one. With Project we would recommend completing both levels of course to ensure a good rounded knowledge of the package.

 

Comments and Testimonials

Ashorne Hill – Training staff in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Excellent training delivery, courses being small in numbers worked very well for our staff, giving them time for any additional questions/content.
Smooth process from start to finish and excellent that trainers could provide individual laptops for staff that didn’t have their own.
Very informative training – we like the fact we can keep notes to refer back to while at work

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VSMPO Tirus UK Ltd – Training Staff in Excel 365

Our company have used JPL for both Intermediate and Advanced Excel courses. Both John and Rachel made the courses not only easy to understand but fun as well.
Both courses were well received by all staff attending. We will definitely be booking JPL again for any future courses required.

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John and Rachel developed some customised training to meet a particular need (computer awareness). I was impressed with the service we received from start to finish, the training met our needs and we had extremely positive feedback from the delegates, in particular about the trainers’ style and delivery.

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MonoSol AF Limited – Helping train staff in Microsoft 365 packages

“We would highly recommend JPL IT Training. We have been using JPL IT Training for several years now and would not consider booking with anyone else.
John and Rachel are excellent trainers and the feedback from employees is always great. They have delivered Excel, Word and Access courses at all levels both face to face and remotely.
The sessions are always interactive and informative, and you leave them knowing much more than you did at the start. In group sessions they have the ability to adapt to each learner and ensure everyone gets the level of attention they need which is important as no one gets left behind”

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IKON Dental Suite Testimonial – helping train staff in Microsoft Office

We wanted to share a quick note and let you know that you did a really good job on giving us the training that we need for Excel and PowerPoint.

As we all know these both are big topics which suit every company differently. We cannot thank you enough for taking the time to tailor this course to our needs.

John is an excellent trainer and very generous with his tips. We were also very impressed by the excellent and efficient before and after communication in between us.

The whole team benefitted greatly from the day. We are looking forward booking more courses provided by you.

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