The objective of the Advanced MS Project program is to equip you with hands-on practical skills on application of the MS Project software tools and techniques. The program brings a vast pool of practical knowledge and experiences to you the learning participant. Please scroll down and see more details about this program that also include an outline with sessions break down. Click on "Share More Details" below for us to share more details on monthly class schedules and dates, available discounts, group corporate trainings and much more.


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Program Overview

The ability to plan, track, and optimize complex projects is a cornerstone of successful execution in today's dynamic work environments. The Advanced Microsoft Project Training Program by Docndata Consulting is a hands-on, high-impact course that empowers professionals with the technical expertise to leverage Microsoft Project at an expert level. This training goes beyond the basics—diving deep into resource optimization, critical path analysis, progress tracking, multiple project integration, and advanced reporting tools. With a focus on real-world application, participants will learn to manage large-scale projects with confidence, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.


Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

  • Project managers and project coordinators managing multi-phase or large-scale projects

  • Program and portfolio managers who oversee multiple interdependent projects

  • Engineers and construction professionals using MS Project for scheduling and tracking

  • PMO analysts and planners responsible for resource allocation and performance reporting

  • Consultants and implementation leads working on client-facing or internal project rollouts

  • Operations managers and functional leads integrating timelines and workflows

  • Professionals preparing for PMP, PRINCE2, or related project certification programs


Expected Targeted Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, participants will:

  • Develop and manage complex project schedules with interdependencies, constraints, and baselines

  • Accurately assign and level resources across tasks and projects to optimize performance

  • Apply critical path and earned value analysis (EVA) to monitor project health and timelines

  • Work with task calendars, custom fields, WBS coding, and scheduling scenarios

  • Track project progress using baselines, variance tracking, and visual reports

  • Link and manage multiple projects simultaneously via master projects and shared resources

  • Customize reports, dashboards, and Gantt charts for stakeholders and executive presentations

  • Use task and resource usage views to analyze workloads and forecast resource bottlenecks

  • Integrate Microsoft Project with Excel, SharePoint, and Power BI for advanced planning and collaboration

  • Build scalable templates and apply best practices to standardize project execution


Key Core Areas To Be Covered

  1. Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Development & Task Scheduling

    • Creating, organizing, and linking tasks using predecessors, constraints, and dependencies.

  2. Resource Management & Leveling

    • Assigning human and material resources, resolving overallocations, and using resource calendars.

  3. Critical Path Method (CPM) & Float Analysis

    • Identifying the critical path, total/free slack, and managing schedule changes proactively.

  4. Baseline Setting & Progress Tracking

    • Creating baselines, tracking actuals vs. planned, and managing project status reports.

  5. Earned Value Management (EVM)

    • Calculating and interpreting CV, SV, CPI, and SPI to assess schedule and cost performance.

  6. Custom Fields, Formulas & Views

    • Enhancing task views with custom columns, calculated fields, filters, and grouping for tailored insights.

  7. Multi-Project & Master Schedule Management

    • Managing cross-project dependencies, shared resource pools, and consolidated timelines.

  8. Advanced Reporting & Visualization

    • Creating visual reports in Project, integrating with Excel and Power BI for dashboards.

  9. Integrations & Workflow Automation

    • Linking MS Project with SharePoint, Outlook, and other collaboration tools for project updates and task syncing.

  10. Templates, Macros & Best Practices

    • Building reusable schedules, streamlining processes with macros, and applying PMO-aligned workflows.


Advanced Microsoft Project isn’t just about timelines—it’s about command over the moving parts of delivery. This program helps transform you into a precision-oriented planner who leads confidently and reports intelligently.


Training Program Outline: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Apr1hnsLWmAVJ-LnlqmmIVtfZ5-iwDlV/view?usp=drive_link


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