Take your MS Project skills to the next level.

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. 

Course Details

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Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Auckland
Ground Floor
338 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby
Auckland

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Wellington
Level 8
JacksonStone House 11 Hunter Street Wellington CBD

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Christchurch
137 Victoria Street Christchurch Central City Christchurch 8013

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Remote Classes
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010

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Project Training Courses

Course Icon Project Beginner
Plan in Project, create lists, phases, milestones, assign resources and understand the Critical Path Method.
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Price: NZ$490
Course Icon Project Intermediate
Assign resources to a project, track progress, allocate costs and work more productively with Project views. Remote Courses running in New Zealand.
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Price: NZ$495
Course Icon Project Advanced
Learn to automate with Macros, run and modify standard graphical reports and create your own custom reports.
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Price: NZ$495

Project – Advanced. Learn from New Zealand. 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.

materials tab Nexacu Hub

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

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Auckland
Ground Floor
338 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby
Auckland

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Wellington
Level 8
JacksonStone House 11 Hunter Street Wellington CBD

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Lumify Christchurch
137 Victoria Street Christchurch Central City Christchurch 8013

Course Details

Download Course PDF
Price
NZ$495
Duration
1 day
Times
9am-4pm
Class Size (max)
10
Class Size (avg)
5
Reference Materials
Provided
CPD Hours
6 hours
Delivery
Instructor-led training
Live Online
Address
Remote Classes
Auckland CBD
Auckland 1010

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