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Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management

Course created on July 27, 2026Updated on October 5, 2026

On quote$3,465

3 days
Onsite
8 people max.

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Ref: QND386

8 people max.

On quote$3,465

In-company rate: on quotefrom $6,290 for the whole team

On-site and certification exam on quote

3 days

Onsite

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Why this program matters

Without mastering Microsoft Project, your projects go off track: chronic delays, poorly allocated resources, and budgets that blow up.
According to PMI, 70% of project failures stem from ineffective planning, generating average losses of 25% of the initial budget – or thousands of euros per project.
Every month without solid skills exposes your company to devastating competition and puts your career at risk, with 40% of project managers penalized for repeated shortcomings.
Cumulative errors quickly become irreversible.

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Learning objectives

Understand the fundamentals of project management with Microsoft Project
Plan, organize, and effectively track project activities
Create, modify, and manage a detailed project schedule
Optimize resource allocation and cost tracking
Manage constraints, dependencies, and unforeseen events
Extract and customize reports to steer the project

Program

Module 1Getting Started with Microsoft Project & Project Structuring

Presentation of the interface and main features. Creation of a new project, definition of the calendar and global properties. Breakdown of the project into tasks, structuring of the WBS (Work Breakdown Structure), entry of milestones, management of phases. Practical workshops: step-by-step creation of a simple project plan.

Module 2Task, Resource Management and Advanced Scheduling

Management of different types of tasks (simple, recurring, split), hierarchy, dependencies and logical links. Introduction to automatic scheduling, management of slack and critical path. Creation and assignment of resources (human, material, cost), overload management, capacity leveling. Calendar analysis and milestone adjustments. Practical workshops: setting up a schedule and resource management for an example project.

Module 3Project Steering, Monitoring and Reporting

Progress tracking: task updates, variance management and adjustments. Budget monitoring and cost control. Customization of views and filters, printing and export. Customization of automatic reports to steer the project (Gantt, tables, charts). Risk management and adaptation to unforeseen events. Project closure and archiving. Synthesis workshop: simulation of a real case of monitoring and reporting.

Evaluation method

Continuous evaluation through practical cases
Final case study in real conditions: complete development and monitoring of a project
Quiz to validate acquired knowledge

Learning method

Guided demonstrations on Microsoft Project
Case studies and situational exercises from real projects
Exercises at each step of the process
Complete training support (PDF, project templates included)

Methods, materials and delivery

The Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program is delivered onsite or remote (blended-learning, virtual classroom, remote presence). At Learni, an industry-certified training organization, every program is built to maximize skills acquisition regardless of the chosen format.

The trainer alternates between demonstrative, interrogative and active methods (through hands-on labs and/or scenarios). This pedagogical approach guarantees concrete learning that's immediately applicable at work.

Equipment required

For the smooth delivery of the Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program, the following equipment is required:

Mac or PC computers, high-speed fiber internet, whiteboard or flipchart, projector or interactive touch screen (for remote sessions)
Training environments installed on workstations or accessible online
Course materials, hands-on exercises and complementary resources
Post-training access to materials and educational resources

For intra-company training on a site outside Learni, the client commits to providing all required teaching materials (computers, internet, etc.) for the smooth delivery of the program in line with the prerequisites in the communicated program.

* contact us for remote delivery feasibility** ratio varies depending on the program

Skills assessment methods

Assessment of skills acquired during the Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program is performed through:

During training: case studies, hands-on labs and professional scenarios
End of training: self-assessment questionnaire and skills evaluation by the trainer
After training: completion certificate detailing acquired skills

Program accessibility

Learni is committed to making its programs accessible. All our programs are accessible to people with disabilities. Our teams are available to adapt the pedagogical methods to your specific needs. Please contact us for any adjustment request.

Enrollment terms and lead times

Registration is possible up to 48 business hours before the start of training. All our programs are built for corporate L&D budgets and delivered onsite or remotely.

The Learni story

Founded by engineers and learning experts, Learni's mission is to make high-impact tech training accessible to teams everywhere. We work remotely with organizations across the US and Canada, in your time zone, to help teams upskill fast.

Our method

Training quality, guaranteed at every step

Before, during, after: we frame the brief, introduce the trainer, tailor the content and measure impact. You stay in control from kickoff to wrap-up.

Step 1

Rigorous trainer selection

Each trainer is validated on three criteria: hands-on field expertise, proven pedagogy and alignment with your industry.

Triple validation: technical, pedagogical, sectoral.
Minimum rating 4.8/5 over the last 12 sessions.

Step 2

You meet the trainer beforehand

30-minute video call between you and the selected trainer to validate the fit, adjust content and clear any final doubts.

Live briefing on goals and team context.
Veto right — we swap the trainer for free if needed.

Step 3

Content tailored to your context

No recycled slides. The syllabus is reworked from your real cases: tools, constraints, vocabulary, ongoing projects.

Hands-on cases drawn from your stack and projects.
Program co-written then validated by your team.

Step 4

Continuous quality follow-up

Live evaluations, 30/90/180-day check-ins and a consolidation plan. If the impact misses the mark, we rework it.

NPS, knowledge quizzes and skills self-assessment.
Satisfaction guarantee: fully satisfied or free rework.

A simple promise: you don't pay to discover the trainer on day one. Everything is validated upfront, by you.

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Our social commitment

A school kit donated to a child for every training booked

To fight inequalities in access to education, Learni donates a complete school kit to a child in need for every training booked. You build your skills, a child heads back to school.

Backpack, notebooks and essential supplies
Distributed through our partner charities
Included, at no extra cost to you

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What can participants do after Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training?+

They can understand the fundamentals of project management with Microsoft Project, plan, organize, and effectively track project activities and create, modify, and manage a detailed project schedule. Those are the stated objectives of the Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program at Intermediate level, checked by the end-of-session assessment.

What does the Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program cover, day by day?+

Day 1: Getting Started with Microsoft Project & Project Structuring. Day 2: Task, Resource Management and Advanced Scheduling. Day 3: Project Steering, Monitoring and Reporting. The Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program runs over 3 days, delivered on site.

How is Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training assessed?+

Assessment relies on continuous evaluation through practical cases, final case study in real conditions: complete development and monitoring of a project and quiz to validate acquired knowledge. Learni issues a completion certificate together with the individual assessment report at the end of the Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management program, which an L&D team can file as evidence.

How much does Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training cost per participant?+

Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training is priced on quote. The amount depends on headcount, format and how far the syllabus is tailored to your team. A detailed quote is sent within one business day, and team pricing covers the whole group from the second participant.

How long does Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training take?+

3 days, available live online (US time zones) or on-site at your offices. Half-day tracks spread over several weeks are possible so the team stays operational.

Who pays for Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training?+

Most US teams pay directly through their company L&D or training budget. Learni invoices in US dollars and accepts bank transfer (ACH/wire) or card, with volume pricing for teams. A purchase order is welcome.

What do participants need to know before Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training?+

Mastery of the basics of the Windows environment, project management knowledge recommended.

Is a certificate issued after Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training?+

Yes. A Learni completion certificate is issued, along with the individual evaluation report. Learni is a certified training provider and prepares for third-party certifications, but does not award them itself.

Does Learni provide the equipment for Training: Mastering Microsoft Project: Efficient Project Management training?+

No. A computer and a stable internet connection are required for each participant. Learni provides the learning platform, the trainer and all course materials.

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