Course Overview

    Overview

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

    Benefits

    What Is Microsoft Project and Who Is the Course For

    A Practical Scheduling Skillset

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    Key Highlights

    of the Microsoft Project Training Course

    Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in Kenya

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain

    From Hands-On Microsoft Project Training

    Where Microsoft Project Skills Lead in Kenya

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Microsoft Project skills open a clear career path across Kenya, from project coordinator and planner to PMO analyst, IT and construction project manager, and programme manager. As Vision 2030 programmes, digital infrastructure and private-sector projects scale, employers increasingly need people who can build and control credible schedules. Demand runs from delivery support roles up to senior project leadership, and here is what the market shows right now.

    Why Project Scheduling Skills Are in High Demand Across Kenya

    Microsoft Project skills are a practical career advantage in Kenya's project economy. Build the scheduling, resourcing and reporting capability employers are hiring for. Start your training today.

    Your Kenya Skills Transformation

    From Spreadsheet Planner to Confident Microsoft Project User,

    And Where This Training Takes You

    Kenya's project economy is expanding with Vision 2030 programmes, digital infrastructure and private investment, and employers increasingly separate people who can own a schedule from those who only update one. Here is the shift this training delivers.

    Sources: PMI Talent Gap report; BrighterMonday, MyJobMag (Kenya) 2026; Kenya Vision 2030.

    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

    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 Kenya 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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    Skills You Will Build in Microsoft Project

    From First Schedule to Programme Reporting

    Skills covered in Microsoft Project range from building your first schedule to reporting across an entire programme. By the end of the training you can create dependency-linked plans, assign and balance resources, set baselines, track progress and produce clear, decision-ready reports.

    Build a Project from the Ground Up

    Create project files, configure the project calendar and working time, and choose the right auto or manual scheduling mode to set your plan up correctly.

    Structure Work with a WBS

    Enter tasks, build summary tasks and subtasks, and add milestones and recurring tasks to create a clear, hierarchical work breakdown structure.

    Link Tasks and Read the Critical Path

    Apply Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish and Start-to-Finish dependencies with lag and lead time, then interpret the critical path and float.

    Assign and Balance Resources

    Create work, material and cost resources, assign them to tasks, identify over-allocation, and resolve it with resource levelling and effort-driven scheduling.

    Set Baselines and Track Progress

    Capture a baseline, record actual progress with percent complete and actual values, and analyse schedule variance on the Tracking Gantt.

    Manage Costs and Earned Value

    Track budgets and actual costs and interpret earned value metrics including BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI, CPI and estimate at completion.

    Build Custom Views and Reports

    Create custom fields with formulas and RAG indicators, custom tables, filters and groups, and clear visual reports for stakeholders.

    Coordinate Multiple Projects

    Insert subprojects into a master project, create cross-project dependencies, resolve programme-level resource conflicts, and report at portfolio level.

    Who Should Take

    Microsoft Project Training in Kenya?

    Project Managers

    Project Coordinators

    Team Members involved in project delivery

    Business Analysts

    IT Professionals

    Program Managers

    Operations Managers

    Professionals transitioning into project management roles

    Who Can Take This Certification Training

    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

    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 Kenya

    Practical, Expert-Led and Flexible

    Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Microsoft Project training for professionals and teams across Kenya who want real, job-ready scheduling skills. Our sessions are hands-on, led by experienced practitioners, and available in live online, classroom and onsite formats. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get structured courseware, realistic exercises and post-training support, backed by ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified operations.

    • Experienced, practitioner trainers who use Microsoft Project on real projects
    • Hands-on, exercise-led sessions built around realistic project scenarios
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and onsite corporate training
    • Two-level pathway from Fundamentals to Advanced to match your experience
    • Structured courseware, downloadable templates and post-training support
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operations
    • Local and regional delivery aligned to Kenya business hours
    • Course completion certificate that evidences practical skills

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    Microsoft Project Training Locations in Kenya

    Instructor-led in-person Classroom training is available for group batches. All other public cohorts are delivered as Instructor-led Live Virtual. See available cohorts

    Microsoft Project Training Location in Kenya

    Villa Rosa Kempinski, Waiyaki Way, Highridge sublocation, Highridge location, Highridge division, Westlands, Nairobi, Zimmerman, Soko ya Mawe, Nairobi, 97104, Kenya

    Microsoft Project Training Location in Kenya

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