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Basics of scheduling with Microsoft Project

Do you plan project deadlines, coordinate deadlines and need to ensure that your project starts and delivers on time? In this compact seminar , you will learn how to set up reliable scheduling with Microsoft Project - structured, comprehensible and resilient.

Nach dem Seminar erstellst und überprüfst du Terminpläne sicher – für mehr Transparenz und weniger Überraschungen im Projektalltag.

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Mastering scheduling with Microsoft Project

In this compact seminar, you will learn how to create a reliable schedule for your project.

Milestones

You are guided by clearly defined milestones and make optimum use of the available project duration.

Critical path

You will learn the important method of forward/backward calculation and the "critical path" and will be able to use the appropriate tools in Microsoft Project with confidence.

Project calendar

The project calendar helps you to keep track of all important dates and time constraints (e.g. public holidays, company vacations or bridging days) within your company.

Content
Quick Wins
Your benefits at a glance at

Understanding planning techniques for automatic and manual scheduling

Create schedules according to the critical path method

Use forward and backward calculation safely

Set up new project plans and evaluate existing ones

Mapping the time frame in the project calendar

Gain more planning security and control over project deadlines

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Seminar content
What you will learn in the seminar
  1. Basics of professional project scheduling
  2. Structure of a project schedule in Microsoft Project
  3. Working with processes and dependencies
  4. Forward and backward calculation
  5. The critical path in the project
  6. Project calendar and time frame conditions (holidays, plant vacations, etc.)
  7. Automatic vs. manual scheduling
  8. Check and optimize project plans
TARGET GROUP
The seminar is aimed at
  1. Project managers
  2. Project staff
  3. PMO employees
  4. Persons with responsibility for scheduling in the project

Particularly suitable for anyone who needs to plan project deadlines in a structured way and coordinate them with fixed framework conditions.


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Duration, format & technology
Compact training
Live online format

In this compact seminar, you will learn how to create a reliable schedule for your project.

Duration and format

  1. 🖥️ 0.5 days live online training
  2. Compact and practice-oriented
  3. Interactive exercises in Microsoft Project
  4. Directly applicable in the project context

Technical requirements

To participate you need:

  1. Microsoft Project Standard or Professional (desktop) from version 2019
    or
  2. Project Online Desktop Client (part of Planner & Project Plan 3 or 5)

NOTE: Participation with Planner Plan 1 is not possible.
If in doubt, clarify the available license with your IT in advance.


Team
Trainer
Learning from experienced project management experts

Our trainers are experienced practitioners with many years of project management experience. They combine sound methodological knowledge with concrete practical examples.

As a Premier Authorized Training Partner of the PMI, we teach content in a structured, practical manner and in line with the latest project management standards.


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Nuria Pino | Henkel AG & Co. KGaA

The space for discussion about real experiences and examples was particularly valuable, making the theory much more tangible. The openness to accept feedback and adapt the methodology accordingly to make it even more helpful for the team was also positive.

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FAQ

  • Who is the seminar "Fundamentals of Scheduling with Microsoft Project" suitable for?

    The seminar is aimed at project managers, project team members, PMO employees and anyone who plans project deadlines or creates and maintains project plans. The training is particularly helpful for anyone who wants to use Microsoft Project in a structured and methodically correct way in the future.

  • Do I need prior knowledge of project management?

    Basic project management knowledge is helpful, but not a mandatory requirement. In the seminar, the most important principles of scheduling are explained in an understandable way and applied directly in Microsoft Project.

    đź’ˇ Would you like to acquire the necessary basic knowledge in advance?
    Then we recommend our project management basics seminar. There you will learn all the basics you need – compact, practical and perfectly coordinated with our advanced seminars.

  • Which version of Microsoft Project do I need?

    To participate, you need a desktop version of Microsoft Project (Standard or Professional) from version 2019 or the Project Online Desktop Client from the Planner & Project Plan 3 or Plan 5 packages.

    Unfortunately, participation with Planner Plan 1 is not possible

  • Can I create my own project plan in the seminar?

    Yes, in the seminar you will work directly with Microsoft Project and can create your own project plan or analyze existing plans. This allows you to apply the methods you have learned directly to your own projects.

  • Can I also book the seminar in-house?

    Yes, each of our seminars can also be held as in-house training. From around 5 participants, this is already worthwhile – both in terms of time and cost.
    On request, we can customize the content, examples and focus to suit your company. Please contact us to arrange a non-binding consultation.

  • What happens if I fall ill and cannot attend at short notice?

    If you fall ill and are unable to attend, you have the option of nominating a substitute participant to take your place at any time.
    If this is not possible, you will pay the seminar fees, but can attend the next date at a reduced rate of 50% of the participation fee.