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    What Is Microsoft Project and Who Should Learn It?

    A Hands-On Project Scheduling Course

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    Key Highlights

    of the Microsoft Project Training Course

    Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in Netherlands

    Who Can Enrol?

    The Payoff of Confident Project Scheduling

    What You Gain from MS Project Skills

    Project Planning Careers in the Netherlands

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Microsoft Project skills open a clear career path across the Netherlands, from project planner and scheduler to project manager, programme manager and PMO manager. Dutch construction, infrastructure, engineering, IT and energy employers run large, schedule-critical project portfolios, and they value professionals who can build credible plans and report progress in the industry-standard tool. Project management sits among the country's most in-demand roles for 2026, and skilled planners remain scarcer than general project staff. Microsoft Project training helps you build the scheduling and reporting skills these employers reward. Here is what the market is showing right now.

    Why Dutch Employers Need Skilled Project Planners

    Confident Microsoft Project skills are a career multiplier for planners and project teams in the Netherlands. Build them with Invensis Learning and start applying them at work.

    Your Netherlands Career Transformation

    From Task Lists to Real Schedule Control,

    The Shift Dutch Employers Notice

    The Netherlands is investing heavily in housing, infrastructure and the energy transition, and employers increasingly separate people who can control a project schedule from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line confident Microsoft Project skills put you on.

    Sources: Salary.com, PayScale, Glassdoor, ERI SalaryExpert (Netherlands) 2026.

    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 Netherlands is structured across nine modules, taking learners from foundational interface navigation through to advanced project management features and real-world application.

    Microsoft Project Fundamentals Course Curriculum

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    The Microsoft Project Skills You Will Gain

    Hands-On from Setup to Reporting

    This hands-on training builds practical Microsoft Project skills you can use immediately, from creating a schedule to levelling resources and reporting progress. The cards below map to the Fundamentals and Advanced curriculum, so you leave able to apply the tool at work.

    Build and Schedule a Project Plan

    Skills covered in Microsoft Project start here: create a project file, set the calendar, build the work breakdown structure, enter tasks and durations, and add milestones to lay out a complete, structured schedule.

    Link Tasks and Read the Critical Path

    Connect tasks with Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish and Start-to-Finish dependencies, add lag and lead time, and identify the critical path so you know which tasks drive the project finish date.

    Assign and Balance Resources

    Create work, material and cost resources, assign them with the right units, spot over-allocation, and use resource levelling to balance workload within availability across the plan.

    Set Baselines and Track Progress

    Save a project baseline, record actual progress with percent complete and actual values, read the Tracking Gantt, analyse schedule variance, and generate built-in status reports for stakeholders.

    Manage Costs and Earned Value

    At Advanced level, plan budgets with cost and budget resources, track cost variance, and calculate Earned Value metrics such as BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI and CPI to measure project health.

    Run Multi-Project Programmes

    At Advanced level, insert subprojects into a master project, create cross-project dependencies, manage resources across a programme, and build custom views, tables and visual reports for leadership.

    Who Should Take

    Microsoft Project Training in Netherlands?

    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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    EUR 910

    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 Learn Microsoft Project with Invensis Learning

    Trusted Training for Teams in the Netherlands

    Invensis Learning delivers hands-on Microsoft Project training for individuals and teams across the Netherlands who want to plan, schedule and track projects with confidence. Our sessions are exercise-led and built around realistic project scenarios, so you leave able to apply the tool at work, not just watch a demonstration. Whether you join as an individual learner or arrange corporate training for your team, you get experienced trainers, flexible delivery, structured courseware and dependable learner support, backed by an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operation.

    • Experienced trainers with hands-on Microsoft Project and real project delivery experience
    • Live virtual, classroom and onsite formats to fit your schedule
    • Practical, exercise-led sessions using realistic project scenarios
    • Fundamentals and Advanced levels for new and experienced users
    • Customised corporate group training for Dutch teams
    • Structured courseware, templates and post-training support
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training operation
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    Microsoft Project Training Locations in Netherlands

    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

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    • Live virtual, onsite, hybrid or blended delivery for teams
    • Fundamentals and Advanced levels to match team experience
    • Schedules that fit around your project and business calendar
    • Experienced trainers with real project delivery background
    • Progress tracking and dedicated coordination for group training
    • Scalable delivery for teams across the Netherlands and beyond

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