Module 2 - Setting Up Project Files
- Creating and Saving Projects
- Creating a Project from template
- Creating a Project from an Excel Workbook
- Setting up Calendars
- Defining working and non-working time
Microsoft Project Training in Ireland
Plan, Schedule and Track with Confidence
Build the practical Microsoft Project skills that project managers, coordinators and planners across Ireland rely on to create schedules, assign resources and track progress. Delivered by Invensis Learning, a trusted Microsoft Project training company, at Fundamentals and Advanced levels in live virtual and classroom formats, this instructor-led training turns the industry-standard scheduling tool into confident, everyday capability.
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Overview
Course Highlights
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Benefits
What Is Microsoft Project Training?
Your Route to Confident Project Scheduling
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Key Highlights
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Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in Ireland
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What You Gain from This Training
Skills You Can Apply from Day One
For Individuals
Microsoft Project training gives you skills you can use the moment you return to work. You will build schedules, manage resources and track progress with confidence, turning a tool many people only half-use into a genuine delivery advantage. Whether you are new to the software or an experienced user moving to advanced scheduling, resource levelling and reporting, the training meets you at your level.
If you want to stand out in Ireland's competitive project market, fluent Microsoft Project skills are practical, visible proof of capability that employers across technology, pharma and construction value.
- Plan and schedule projects confidently using the industry-standard tool
- Save time by automating task scheduling, dependencies and the critical path
- Manage people, materials and costs with clear resource assignments
- Track progress against baselines and spot slippage before it hurts delivery
- Produce professional reports and dashboards that leaders actually read
- Apply structured scheduling under PMBOK, PRINCE2 and earned value methods
- Learn by doing with realistic, hands-on Microsoft Project exercises
- Earn a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
For Organizations
Microsoft Project group training helps organisations in Ireland build consistent, reliable scheduling practice. Teams learn to plan, resource and track projects the same way, so portfolio-wide reporting becomes clearer and faster. Delivered onsite or live virtual, the training can use your own project scenarios for immediate relevance.
For organisations juggling multiple concurrent projects, shared Microsoft Project skills create a common scheduling language that improves visibility, control and on-time delivery.
- Standardise project scheduling across teams and PMOs
- Improve delivery predictability with consistent baselines and tracking
- Give managers reliable resource and cost visibility
- Reduce reporting effort with reusable templates and custom views
- Upskill whole teams together on your own project data
- Flexible live virtual, onsite and blended delivery for teams
- Build in-house scheduling capability that scales across projects
Advance Your Career with Microsoft Project
In-Demand Roles in Ireland
Microsoft Project skills open doors across Ireland's strongest sectors, from technology and pharma to medtech, construction and financial services, where employers run large, schedule-critical project portfolios. As multinationals expand and national infrastructure scales, professionals who can plan, resource and track work in the industry-standard tool are in steady demand, from Project Coordinator to Programme Manager, making Microsoft Project training a valuable career investment. Here is what the market is telling us right now.
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Microsoft Project Professionals in Ireland : Salary Insights and Trends
Hiring Companies in Ireland
€38KMin
€48KAverage
€58KMax
Indeed · Glassdoor (Ireland) 2026
AccenturePM GroupESBKerry Group
Source: Accenture · PM Group · ESB · Kerry Group
What Is Driving Demand for Project Scheduling Skills in Ireland
Microsoft Project skills are a practical career advantage for project professionals in Ireland. Join learners who plan, resource and deliver with confidence. Start your training today.
Your Ireland Skills TransformationYour Before and After with Microsoft Project
The Shift from Manual Planning to Tool Mastery
Ireland's project market is expanding with multinational investment and national infrastructure, and employers increasingly separate professionals who can genuinely drive a scheduling tool from those who cannot. Here is the shift this training delivers.
Sources: Indeed, Morgan McKinley, Glassdoor (Ireland) 2026; IDA Ireland.
Module 3 - Creating Tasks
- Understanding Manual and Auto-scheduling
- Creating a Manual task
- Creating an Auto scheduled task
- Switching between Manual and Automatic scheduling
- Creating a Milestone task
- Creating a Recurring task
- Copying tasks from another program
- Creating a Summary task
- Displaying Summary task
- Organizing tasks in a task list
- Working with work Break Down Structure (WBS) Codes
Module 4 - Linking And Timing Tasks
- Linking tasks
- Adding Lag or Lead time
- Setting Task Date Constraints
- Viewing Tasks and Task links
Module 5 - Creating Resources
- Understanding Resources
- Creating a Work Resource
- Creating a Material Resource
- Setting up costs for Work and Material Resources
- Creating a Cost Resource
Module 6 - Assigning Tasks To Resources
- Understanding Duration, Work and Units
- Assigning Resources to tasks
- Using Team Planner to assign resources
- Finding Over Allocations
- Assigning Resources with effort driven and non-effort driven scheduling
- Modifying Resource Assignments
- Replacing Resources on a task
Module 7 - Working With Views
- Choosing a View
- Working with a Table
- Inserting and Rearranging Table Columns
- Changing the settings for columns in a Table
- Displaying the two views at the same time
- Using the timeline view
- Sorting Tasks and Resources
- Grouping Tasks and Resources
- Filtering Tasks and Resources
- Modifying Task Bar Styles and Task Bar Text
- Modifying Task Bar Layout
- Modifying Text Formatting
Module 8 - Fine Tuning The Project Schedule
- Reviewing the Critical Path
- Using the task Inspector to review Scheduling Issues
- Splitting a Task
- Delaying a Task or Assignment
- Adjusting a work Contour
- Leveling Resources
- Inactivating a Task
Module 9 - Tracking And Managing A Project
- Understanding Baseline, Scheduled and Actual Values
- Saving and Clearing a Baseline
- Adding Tasks to a Baseline
- Updating the Schedule
- Assigning Overtime
- Updating Costs
- Rescheduling Unfinished Work
Module 10 - Viewing And Reporting Project Information
- Viewing Project Report Status
- Looking for Schedule Progress problems
- Looking for Cost Problems
- Working with Graphical Reports
- Using Earned Value
- Printing Views and Reports
Module 11 - Sharing Projects
- Saving to other formats
- Working with the Global Template
- Importing and Exporting
- Sharing Project Information in other ways
Module 1 - Project, project management, and you
- Meet the Project program
- Meet the Project family
- See the new features in Project 2019
- Review features in earlier versions
- Take a project manager’s perspective
Module 2 - Take a guided tour
- Explore the Project user interface
- Manage files and set options in the Backstage view
- Work with schedule details in views
- Use reports to check a plan’s status
Module 3 - Start a new plan
- Create a new plan and set its start date
- Set nonworking days in the project calendar
- Enter the plan title and other properties
Module 4 - Build a task list
- Create tasks
- Switch task scheduling from manual to automatic
- Enter task durations and estimates
- Enter milestone tasks
- Create summary tasks to outline the plan
- Link tasks to create dependencies
- Check a plan’s duration and finish date
- Document task information
Module 5 - Set up resources
- Set up work resources
- Enter the maximum capacity for work resources
- Enter work resource pay rates
- Adjust working time in a resource calendar
- Set up cost resources
- Document resources by using notes
Module 6 - Assign resources to tasks
- Assign work resources to tasks
- Control work when adding or removing resource assignments
- Assign cost resources to tasks
- Check the plan after assigning resources
Module 7 - Format and share your plan
- Customize a Gantt chart view
- Add tasks to a Timeline view
- Customize reports
- Copy views and reports
- Print views and reports
Module 8 - Track progress: Basic techniques
- Understand progress tracking
- Save a baseline of your plan
- Track a plan as scheduled
- Enter a task’s completion percentage
- Enter actual values for tasks
Module 9 - Fine-tune task scheduling
- See task relationships by using Task Path
- Adjust task link relationships
- Control task scheduling by using constraints
- Interrupt work on a task
- Adjust working time for individual tasks
- Control task scheduling by using task types
- See task schedule details by using the Task Inspector
Module 10 - Fine-tune task details
- Enter deadline dates
- Enter fixed costs
- Create a recurring task
- View the plan’s critical path
- Schedule summary tasks manually
Module 11 - Fine-tune resource and assignment details
- Change resource availability over multiple date ranges
- Work with multiple resource pay rates
- Change resource pay rates over different date ranges
- Delay the start of assignments
- Apply contours to assignments
- Create and assign material resources
- View resource capacity
- Adjust assignments in the Team Planner view (Project Professional only)
Module 12 - Fine-tune the Project plan
- Examine resource allocations over time
- Resolve resource overallocations manually
- Level overallocated resources
- Check the plan’s cost and finish date
- Inactivate tasks (Project Professional only)
Module 13 - Organize plan details
- Sort plan details
- Group plan details
- Filter plan details
- Create new tables
- Create new views
Module 14 - Track progress: Detailed techniques
- Update a baseline
- Track actual and remaining work for tasks and assignments
- Track timephased actual work for tasks and assignments
- Reschedule incomplete work
Module 15 - View and report project status
- Examine a plan’s variance
- Identify tasks that have slipped
- Examine task costs
- Examine resource costs
Module 16 - Format and print views: In-depth techniques
- Format a Gantt chart view
- Format a Timeline view
- Format a Network Diagram view
- Format a Calendar view
- Print and export views
Module 17 - Format reports: In-depth techniques
- Create a custom report
- Customize charts in a report
- Customize tables in a report
Module 18 - Customize Project
- Share custom elements between plans
- Record and run macros
- Edit macros
- Customize the ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar
Module 19 - Share information with other programs
- Copy Project data to and from other programs
- Open files in other formats in Project
- Save to other file formats from Project
- Generate reports with Excel and Visio
Module 20 - Consolidate projects and resources
- Share a resource pool across multiple plans
- Consolidate plans
- Create dependencies between plans
Module 21 - Use Agile project management with Project
- Navigate the Agile project management template
- Reset the Agile project management template
- Create the product backlog
- Create the Agile team
- Plan a sprint
- Record progress from daily scrum meetings
- Generate reports for sprint reviews
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Course Curriculum
of the Microsoft Project Training
The online Microsoft Project training curriculum in the Ireland is structured across nine modules, taking learners from foundational interface navigation through to advanced project management features and real-world application.
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Microsoft Project Fundamentals Course Curriculum
Module 1 - Working With Project
- Using the Ribbon
- Navigating the Backstage View
- Finding Commands
Microsoft Project Advanced Course Curriculum
Module 1 - Project, project management, and you
- Meet the Project program
- Meet the Project family
- See the new features in Project 2019
- Review features in earlier versions
- Take a project manager’s perspective
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The Practical Skills You Will Build
Across Fundamentals and Advanced Levels
In Microsoft Project training you will learn to build and control a complete project schedule, from tasks and dependencies to resources, baselines, costs and reports. These are the capabilities you develop across the Fundamentals and Advanced levels.
Build Schedules and Work Breakdown Structures
Create project files, configure calendars, and enter tasks, summary tasks, milestones and durations to build a clear work breakdown structure that Microsoft Project schedules automatically.
Link Tasks and Read the Critical Path
Connect tasks with Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start and other dependencies, add lag and lead time, apply constraints and deadlines, and interpret the critical path and float to manage schedule risk.
Create and Assign Project Resources
Set up work, material and cost resources, assign them with the right units, apply effort-driven scheduling, and identify and resolve over-allocation before it affects delivery.
Set Baselines and Track Progress
Save a project baseline, record actual progress with percent complete and actual values, use the Tracking Gantt to compare plan against reality, and generate built-in status reports.
Optimise Resources and Manage Costs
Apply resource levelling, resource pools, budget resources and cost tracking, and calculate earned value metrics such as SPI, CPI and estimate at completion for accurate performance reporting.
Customise Reports and Run Multiple Projects
Build custom fields, tables, views and visual reports, manage master projects and cross-project dependencies, and integrate Microsoft Project with Excel, SharePoint and Teams in Microsoft 365.
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Microsoft Project Training in Ireland?
Project Managers
Project Coordinators
Team Members involved in project delivery
Business Analysts
IT Professionals
Program Managers
Operations Managers
Professionals transitioning into project management roles
Microsoft Project Training Modes
for Professionals and Teams
We offer flexible training formats designed to suit different learning preferences, schedules, and professional goals. Whether you prefer self-paced learning or a structured, corporate, instructor-led experience, choose the option that best supports your skill development journey through the Best Microsoft Project online training options available.
Microsoft Project Classroom Training
Instructor-led classroom sessions
Interactive discussions and group activities
Real-world examples and practical exercises
Structured learning with fixed schedules
Opportunities for peer networking and collaboration
Practice assessments and knowledge checks
Dedicated Q&A and concept clarification
Immediate trainer feedback and support
Learn through face-to-face sessions led by experienced instructors in a collaborative classroom environment. This classroom Microsoft Project training format combines expert guidance, peer interaction, and hands-on activities to create an engaging learning experience.
Best For: Learners who prefer in-person interaction, structured schedules, and collaborative learning experiences.
Microsoft Project Corporate Group Training
Customised training aligned to organisational goals
Flexible delivery: onsite, virtual, hybrid, or blended
Scheduling tailored to business availability
Role-based examples and industry-relevant discussions
Progress tracking and learner assessments where applicable
Dedicated coordination and administrative support
Consistent learning experiences across teams
Scalable delivery for local, regional, or global workforces
Designed for organisations that want to build capabilities at scale, standardise knowledge, and support workforce development through customised team learning initiatives and Microsoft Project corporate training for employees.
Best For: Organisations looking to upskill employees, address capability gaps, and deliver consistent training across teams.
Microsoft Project Focused 1-to-1 Training
One-to-one instructor attention
Customised learning plans and objectives
Flexible scheduling based on availability
Personalized feedback and coaching
Additional focus on challenging topics
Targeted practice and revision support
Faster clarification of questions and concepts
Learning pace is adapted to individual needs
Receive personalized instruction tailored to your goals, pace, and learning requirements through dedicated sessions delivered by our Microsoft Project training institute.
Best For: Professionals seeking personalized guidance, accelerated learning, or focused support to achieve specific outcomes.
Microsoft Project Live Virtual Training
Live online instructor-led sessions
Interactive discussions and virtual activities
Expert guidance from experienced trainers
Practice assessments and revision support
Dedicated Q&A sessions for concept clarification
Fixed schedules for accountability and momentum
Small batch sizes for personalized attention
Access from any location with internet connectivity
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Please Note: Attend fully interactive Microsoft Project training online sessions from anywhere while benefiting from real-time instructor guidance and collaborative learning experiences.
Best For: Professionals seeking the flexibility of online learning without compromising on live instructor interaction.
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Why Choose Invensis Learning for Microsoft Project Training in Ireland
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Invensis Learning delivers structured Microsoft Project training for individuals and organisations across Ireland who want practical, job-ready scheduling skills. Our programmes combine experienced instructors, hands-on exercises, organised courseware and flexible delivery, so you learn the tool by using it on realistic project scenarios. As a trusted Microsoft Project training company in Ireland, we focus on outcomes you can apply straight away. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange training for your team, we provide a professional learning experience built around real-world application and measurable outcomes, backed by ISO-certified quality and information security standards.
- Experienced instructors with real project scheduling and delivery expertise
- Hands-on learning using realistic Microsoft Project exercises
- Fundamentals and Advanced levels to match your experience
- Flexible live virtual, classroom and onsite delivery
- Organised courseware, templates and practical resources
- Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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Microsoft Project Training Locations in Ireland
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