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 Senegal
Plan, Schedule and Track with Confidence
Build practical, job-ready scheduling skills with instructor-led Microsoft Project training for professionals and teams in Senegal. Learn to plan, resource, baseline and track projects in the industry-standard tool, at Fundamentals and Advanced levels, delivered live virtual, in the classroom or onsite for your team.
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Overview
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Why Microsoft Project Skills Matter for Projects in Senegal
A Practical, Hands-On Skill
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Key Highlights
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Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in Senegal
Who Can Enrol?
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What You Gain from Microsoft Project Training
Skills You Apply on Day One
For Individuals
Microsoft Project training helps project professionals move from manual tracking to confident, tool-based project control. The course suits planners, coordinators, project managers and team leads who want to plan, schedule and report using the industry-standard scheduling application. Whether you manage construction, energy, IT or donor-funded projects in Senegal, you learn to build realistic schedules, manage resources and track progress against a baseline.
If you want a practical, immediately usable skill rather than theory, this training is a clear step forward. You gain hands-on Microsoft Project proficiency, realistic project exercises, and a course completion certificate from Invensis Learning.
- Plan and schedule projects confidently in Microsoft Project, not spreadsheets or guesswork
- Build dependency-linked schedules with a clear critical path you can defend to stakeholders
- Assign and level resources to spot over-allocation before it derails delivery
- Baseline plans and track actual progress so slippage is caught early
- Produce clear status reports and Gantt charts that leaders actually read
- Add an in-demand, transferable skill valued across Senegal's project-heavy sectors
- Progress from Fundamentals to advanced scheduling, cost and multi-project management
For Organizations
Microsoft Project group training helps organisations build consistent, tool-based project planning capability across their teams. Training can be delivered for PMOs, engineering teams, IT departments or programme units on your own project scenarios. For organisations in Senegal delivering capital projects, infrastructure or transformation programmes, this training creates a shared scheduling language and cleaner reporting.
If your teams plan and report inconsistently, structured Microsoft Project training standardises how they build schedules, manage resources and track progress, improving delivery confidence across the business.
- Standardise project scheduling and reporting across teams and PMOs
- Give planners and managers a common Microsoft Project skill set
- Improve visibility of resources, costs and progress across the portfolio
- Reduce schedule slippage through disciplined baselining and tracking
- Tailor training to your own project data and sectors
- Deliver onsite, live virtual or blended to suit team availability
- Build in-house scheduling capability rather than relying on contractors
Your Microsoft Project Career Path in Senegal
Roles, Demand and Pay
Microsoft Project skills open a clear path across Senegal's most active sectors, from oil and gas and energy to construction, telecoms and donor-funded programmes. As Sangomar oil, GTA gas and PPP-led infrastructure expand the project pipeline, employers need planners and managers who can schedule and control delivery in the industry-standard tool. Demand runs from Project Coordinator and Planning Engineer to Chef de Projet and Programme Manager, and here is what the market is telling us now.
Designation
Microsoft Project Professionals in Senegal : Salary Insights and Trends
Hiring Companies in Senegal
FCFA4800KMin
FCFA7200KAverage
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Paylab · Openshores (Senegal) 2026
SonatelEiffage SenegalSococimAPIX
Source: Sonatel · Eiffage Senegal · Sococim · APIX
Project Delivery Challenges Fuelling Demand in Senegal
Microsoft Project skills are among the most practical you can add in a project-heavy market. Build schedules employers trust and lead delivery with confidence. Start your training today.
Your Senegal Career TransformationWhere You Stand Today, Where You Could Stand Tomorrow
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Senegal's project pipeline is expanding across oil and gas, energy and infrastructure, and employers increasingly separate professionals who can plan and control a schedule from those who cannot. Here is which side of that line you want to be on.
Sources: Paylab, Openshores, Africarrieres (Senegal and Dakar) 2026.
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 Senegal 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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Skills You Will Build in Microsoft Project
Hands-On, Job-Ready Capability
This programme takes you from creating your first project file to advanced scheduling, cost control and multi-project management. By the end you can plan, resource, baseline and track projects confidently in Microsoft Project.
Build and Structure a Project Plan
In Microsoft Project training you will learn to create a project file, set the calendar and working time, and build a work breakdown structure with summary tasks, subtasks and milestones ready to schedule.
Link Tasks and Read the Critical Path
Connect tasks with Finish-to-Start and other dependencies, add lag and lead time, and interpret the critical path so you know exactly what drives your project finish date.
Create and Assign Resources
Set up work, material and cost resources, assign them to tasks, and identify over-allocation using the Resource Sheet and Resource Usage views before it delays delivery.
Baseline, Track and Report Progress
Set a project baseline, record actual progress with % Complete and actual values, read the Tracking Gantt, analyse schedule variance, and generate built-in status reports.
Level Resources and Manage Cost
Apply advanced resource levelling, manage budget and cost resources, and calculate Earned Value metrics such as SPI and CPI to measure project performance.
Manage Multi-Project Programmes
Build custom views, fields and reports, insert subprojects into a master project, create cross-project links, and run what-if scenarios using multiple baselines.
Who Should Take
Microsoft Project Training in Senegal?
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 Senegal
Practical Skills, Expert Trainers
Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Microsoft Project training for individuals and teams who want real, applied scheduling skills, not just theory. Our trainers are experienced project management practitioners, and every session is built around hands-on exercises using realistic project scenarios. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team in Senegal, you get structured courseware, flexible delivery and dedicated learner support focused on capability you can use at work.
- Experienced project management trainers with real Microsoft Project delivery expertise
- Hands-on exercises using realistic project scenarios throughout
- Fundamentals and Advanced levels to match your experience
- Flexible formats: live virtual, classroom and onsite corporate training
- Structured courseware, templates and practical learning resources
- Dedicated learner support before, during and after training
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Microsoft Project Training Locations in Senegal
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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Microsoft Project Training Location in Senegal
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Microsoft Project Training for Teams
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- Tailored to your own project data, sectors and scheduling standards
- Delivered onsite, live virtual, hybrid or blended to fit your team
- Standardises how teams plan, resource and report projects
- Experienced trainers with practical project management expertise
- Flexible scheduling around your team's availability
- Progress tracking and learner support for group programmes
- Scalable delivery for teams in Dakar and across Senegal
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