Microsoft Project Level 1 PR-01
Microsoft Office Project training in Sacramento and OnLine
- 3 upcoming dates
- $395 per seat
Upcoming dates
| Dates | Where | Status | Seat | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $395 | |
| Nov 17 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $395 | |
| Dec 14 2026 | Live Online 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM PT | Scheduled | $395 |
About this class
This one-day, instructor-led course is designed to familiarize you with the basic features and functions of Microsoft Project so you can use it effectively and efficiently in a real-world environment. This course is designed for a person with an understanding of project management concepts, as well as general desktop computer skills, and who will be responsible for creating and maintaining project plans. This course will give you the fundamental understanding of Microsoft Project necessary to construct basic project plans
This course covers the critical knowledge and skills a project manager needs to create a project plan with Project during the planning phase of a project. In other words, if your supervisor assigns you to lead a project, this course will enable you to draft a project plan with Project and share it with your supervisor (and others) for review and approval.
You will create a project plan containing tasks, organize these tasks in a work breakdown structure containing task relationships, create and assign resources, and finalize the project to implement the project plan.
What you'll be able to do
- Introducing Microsoft Project
- Creating a Project Plan
- Structuring the Project Plan
- Adding Resources to the Project Plan
- Tracking Estimated Costs
- Adjusting the Project Plan
- Finalizing the Project Plan
Course outline
Module 1Introducing Microsoft Project
- What is Microsoft Project
- Uses for Project
- Using a Project template
Module 2Creating a Project Plan
- Determining a start or finish date
- Setting the project calendar
- Adding tasks
- Outlining the project
- Showing the project summary task
Module 3Structuring the Project Plan
- Estimating durations
- Linking tasks
- Adjusting links
- Adding constraints
- Adding deadlines
Module 4Adding Resources to the Project Plan
- Understanding resourc e types
- Building a resource sheet
- Working with resource calendars
- Assigning resources to tasks
- Understanding task types and effort- driven
Module 5Tracking Estimated Costs
- Viewing resource costs
- Using cost resources
- Adding fixed costs
Module 6Adjusting the Project Plan
- Exploring project views
- Using the timeline
- Using multiple timelines
- Adjusting work hours
- Adding project notes
- Resolving resource overallocations
Module 7Finalizing the Project Plan
- Viewing the critical path
- Using task path highlighting
- Saving the baseline
- Viewing initial reports
Download the full outline (PDF)
Before you attend
Students enrolling in this class should have the following: Track estimated costs Adjust the project plan Finalize the project plan An understanding of project management concepts. The course Project Fundamentals, (Course No. PRFND) provides this information Knowledge of a Windows operating system A basic knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel would be helpful, but is not required.
Run this for a team
Private cohorts run on your dates, at your site or online, with the labs pointed at your environment. Above about four people it usually costs less than buying seats.
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