Project Management

Microsoft Project: Foundations

This Microsoft Project training course (Foundations) is an entry-level programme that builds a solid working understanding for newcomers and cross-functional staff. It combines international standards with practical cases from the Gulf, Africa and Europe.

Code: PM114Level: FoundationsField: Project ManagementFormats: 5 or 10 days · classroom, online, in-house

Objectives

  • Explain the core principles, terminology and governing standards of Microsoft Project
  • Apply proven methods and tools for Microsoft Project to real workplace situations
  • Analyse performance data to find risks, gaps and improvement opportunities
  • Compare your practice with international benchmarks and regional case studies
  • Build a practical action plan to apply Microsoft Project in your organisation

Who should attend

Project managers, planners, cost engineers and project team members.

Course outline — 5 days

  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsMicrosoft Project
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsMicrosoft Project
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performanceMicrosoft Project
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesMicrosoft Project
  5. Day 5
    Best practice, assessment and action planMicrosoft Project
10-day outline
  1. Day 1
    Principles, terminology and governing standardsMicrosoft Project
  2. Day 2
    Methods, tools and calculationsMicrosoft Project
  3. Day 3
    Operation, inspection and performanceMicrosoft Project
  4. Day 4
    Risk, troubleshooting and case studiesMicrosoft Project
  5. Day 5
    Best practice review and mid-course assessmentMicrosoft Project
  6. Day 6
    Advanced analysis techniquesMicrosoft Project
  7. Day 7
    Digital tools, data and softwareMicrosoft Project
  8. Day 8
    Practical labs and simulationsMicrosoft Project
  9. Day 9
    Regional benchmarks and lessons learnedMicrosoft Project
  10. Day 10
    Capstone project and final assessmentMicrosoft Project

Upcoming sessions 2027–2030

CityDatesDuration
Istanbul26 Apr 2027 – 30 Apr 20275 days
Lisbon15 Jul 2030 – 19 Jul 20305 days

No public session is listed yet. We can run this course in any city on your dates, online, or at your company.

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