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This course will introduce more complex and advanced tools within Microsoft Project. You will learn to automate repetitive tasks using Macros, run and modify standard graphical reports as well as create your own custom report plus downsize large project files into more manageable entities. View the full course outline below. 

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Create and use Custom Fields with lookup values, calculations, and visual indicators
  • Work with Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) codes and create custom schemes
  • Generate and customise graphical and visual reports, including Pivot Table reports
  • Build and use Project Templates for consistent planning
  • Share a common Resource Pool across multiple projects
  • Link, combine, and manage Master Projects and SubProjects
  • Get started with using Macros in Microsoft Project

Prerequisite:

You should have a basic understanding of Microsoft Project, including task creation and scheduling. This course uses the Microsoft Project desktop application only.

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Project Training Courses

Course Icon Project Beginner

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Project. Create task lists, set milestones, assign resources, and understand scheduling concepts like the Critical Path Method.

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Course Icon Project Intermediate

Build on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.

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Project – Advanced Course Content

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Custom Fields

Understanding Custom Fields

Creating Custom Fields

Inserting Custom Fields

Creating a Formula in a Custom Field

Modifying a Formula

Testing a Formula

Understanding Graphical Indicator Custom Field

Creating Graphical Indicator Custom Field

Creating a Lookup Custom Field

Creating an Outline Code Mask

Entering Lookup Table Values

Using a Lookup Table

WBS Codes

Understanding WBS Codes

Creating WBS Codes

Altering Tasks with Custom WBS Codes

Renumbering WBS Codes

Editing Custom WBS Codes

Custom Views

Preparing for the Custom View

Creating a Custom Filter for the View

Creating a Custom Group for the View

Creating a Custom Table for the View

Creating the Custom View

Removing a Custom View and its Components

Graphical Reports

Understanding Graphical Reports

How Graphical Reports Work

Running a Report

Formatting Chart Objects

Manipulating Report Data

Filtering Report Data

Cloning an Existing Report

Creating a New Report

Enhancing Report Appearance

Making Reports Global

Removing Unwanted Reports

Visual Reports

Understanding Visual Reports

Understanding Excel Visual Reports

Creating a Visual Report from a Template

Choosing Fields to Display in a Visual Report

Changing the X Axis Categories

Filtering a Visual Report

Formatting a Visual Report

Saving a Visual Report as a Template

Using a Custom Visual Report Template

Project Templates

Understanding Project Templates

Examining the Templates

Saving a Project as a Template

Using a Custom Project Template

Specifying the Personal Templates Folder

Using the Personal Template Folder

Modifying a Template

Understanding the Global Template

Organising the Global Template

Applying a Newly Organised Item

Removing Items from the Global Template

Microsoft Project Files

Opening a Project 2007 File

Moving a Project’s Start Date

Working with Multiple Files

Hiding Open Files

Linking and Combining Projects

Understanding Linked Projects

Combining Projects

Viewing a Combined Project

Printing from a Combined Project

Setting a Combined Project Start Date

Changing Data in a Combined Project

Saving and Closing a Combined Project

Using Only the Combined Project File

Using Only Subproject Files

Inserting Subprojects

Breaking Subproject Links

Creating a Read Only Subproject

Inserting Task Links

Creating a Summary Milestone

Shared Resources

Understanding Resource Sharing

Creating a Common Resource Pool

Linking to an External Pool

Linking a New Project File to the Pool

Assigning Resources from the Pool

Working with Shared Resources

Checking for Resource Links

Managing Shared Resources

Opening Shared Resource Projects

Opening the Resource Pool Only

Assembling a Resource Master

Working with a Resource Master

Downsizing Larger Projects

Understanding Project Downsizing

Creating the Resource File

Creating Smaller Projects

Linking Subprojects to Resources

Preparing for the Master Project

Creating the Downsized Master File

Setting Project Links

Finalising the Master

Other Applications

Understanding Working with Applications

Copying a Gantt Chart Image

Copying Table Data

Copying to Microsoft Excel

Linking to Microsoft Excel

Exporting to Microsoft Excel

Exporting to Excel Using a Map

Microsoft Project VBA

Understanding Microsoft Project VBA

Accessing the Developer Tab

Recording a Macro

Running a Macro

Editing a Macro

Running an Edited Macro

Localising a Macro

Running a Localised Macro

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend Project Courses?

Our Microsoft Project training courses were designed for those who need to use Project in the workplace. From beginner to advanced, our trainers will work through exercises in a class environment with plenty of time for questions. Our Microsoft Project training is also ideal for those who want to upskill. 

What version of Microsoft Project is this course based on?

Our Microsoft Project courses are delivered using the most recent version of Microsoft Project desktop. We do not currently offer courses in Project Online.

What is Remote Training?

Remote Microsoft Project training at Nexacu means our team of experienced trainers will deliver your training virtually. With remote Microsoft project training, students can access our usual classroom training courses via video conferencing, ask questions, participate in discussions and share their screen with the trainer if they need help. Students have the same level of participation and access to the trainer as they would in classroom training sessions. 

What should I do to prepare for my online course?

Install the Microsoft Project desktop application. Note it is available on Windows only. Click here for detailed instructions. Ensure you have a valid license: Project Standard or Professional or Project Plan 3 or Plan 5. Plan 1 is not suitable for this course.

To download and unzip files, log in to your student portal and click on the "Materials" tab.

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Download your exercise files and extract them to the folder specified below. You will need to create this folder prior to extracting your files. 


exercise files

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Related Training Courses

Course Icon Project Beginner

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Project. Create task lists, set milestones, assign resources, and understand scheduling concepts like the Critical Path Method.

download course pdf
Course Icon Project Intermediate

Build on your foundational skills by learning to assign resources, track progress, allocate costs, and work more efficiently using advanced Project views.

download course pdf

Locations In-Person & Online

Find the nearest location and date that works for you

Locations In-Person & Online

Find the nearest location and date that works for you

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