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 Zambia
Plan, Schedule and Track Projects
Give project managers, planners and PMO teams in Zambia the hands-on skills to build schedules, assign resources and track progress in Microsoft Project. Delivered by experienced instructors across Fundamentals and Advanced levels, this practical training turns the industry-standard scheduling tool into everyday capability on mining, construction, energy, IT and public-sector projects.
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Overview
Course Highlights
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits
What Microsoft Project Training in Zambia Delivers
A Practical Route to Confident Scheduling
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Key Highlights
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Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in Zambia
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Why Microsoft Project Skills Pay off at Work
Skills You Apply from Day One
For Individuals
Microsoft Project training helps you turn project plans into controlled, trackable schedules. You learn to set up a project, sequence tasks, assign resources and monitor progress, so plans hold up as scope and dates change. Whether you are moving off spreadsheets, stepping up from coordinator tasks, or supporting delivery in mining, construction, energy or IT, the course builds capability that maps to real Zambian project roles.
If you want to be the person who can build and defend a schedule, MS Project fluency is a practical, portable skill. You gain hands-on command of the tool through exercises based on realistic project scenarios.
- Build dependency-linked schedules in Microsoft Project instead of fragile spreadsheets
- Create a full work breakdown structure with summary tasks, subtasks and milestones
- Assign work, material and cost resources and resolve over-allocation
- Set baselines and track actual progress with the Tracking Gantt
- Read the critical path to spot schedule risk and protect delivery dates
- Generate built-in reports and dashboards for clear stakeholder updates
- Move from spreadsheets to a tool Zambian employers actively request
- Apply skills immediately on mining, construction, energy and IT projects
For Organizations
Microsoft Project group training helps organisations build consistent, reliable project scheduling capability across delivery teams and PMOs. Teams learn a shared approach to planning, resourcing, tracking and reporting. For organisations running capital, infrastructure, energy or IT programmes, this creates a common scheduling language that improves visibility and control.
If your projects slip because plans are inconsistent or manual, standardising on MS Project gives your teams one dependable way to build, baseline and track schedules. Training can be tailored to your sector and delivered around work schedules.
- Standardise how teams plan and report projects in Microsoft Project
- Improve schedule reliability across mining, construction and IT programmes
- Cut project slippage with baselines, tracking and critical-path control
- Build in-house planning capability instead of relying on contractors
- Train PMOs and delivery teams on real organisational project data
- Deliver consistent resource and cost management across the portfolio
- Choose flexible onsite, live virtual and blended delivery for teams in Zambia
- Strengthen reporting to sponsors, boards and programme funders
Where Project Skills Lead in Zambia
Roles, Demand and Sectors Hiring
Microsoft Project skills rank among the most requested capabilities in Zambian project roles, where employers across mining, construction, energy, banking and IT commonly ask for hands-on MS Project or Primavera experience. As copper expansion, rail and power programmes scale, planners and project managers who can build, resource and control schedules in the tool are increasingly in demand. Roles range from Project Scheduler and Coordinator up to Project Manager, Programme Manager and PMO Lead, and here is what the market is telling us right now.
Designation
Microsoft Project Professionals in Zambia : Salary Insights and Trends
Hiring Companies in Zambia
ZMW45KMin
ZMW72KAverage
ZMW120KMax
WorldSalaries · PayScale (Zambia) 2026
First Quantum MineralsBarrick LumwanaMopani Copper Mines
Source: First Quantum Minerals · Barrick Lumwana · Mopani Copper Mines
Market Pressures Driving Demand for Scheduling Skills
Microsoft Project skills are among the most requested in Zambia's project market. Build hands-on scheduling capability employers actively look for. Start your training today.
Your Zambia Project Skills ShiftYour Skills Before and After This Training
The Microsoft Project Difference
Zambia's project pipeline in mining, energy, construction and IT is expanding fast, and employers increasingly separate professionals who can drive a schedule in Microsoft Project from those who cannot. Here is the shift this training delivers.
Sources: Glassdoor, WorldSalaries, PayScale (Zambia) 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 Zambia 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, Tool-Based Capability
Here is what you will learn in Microsoft Project training: how to build, resource and control a complete project schedule using the tool. Across the Fundamentals and Advanced levels you gain hands-on capability you can apply directly at work, from first task entry to programme-level reporting.
Build Project Schedules and the WBS
Create a project file, configure calendars, and enter tasks, summary tasks, subtasks and milestones to build a clear work breakdown structure with realistic durations.
Link Tasks and Manage the Critical Path
Sequence work with Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish and Start-to-Finish dependencies, apply lag and lead time, and read the critical path to protect delivery dates.
Assign and Balance Resources
Set up work, material and cost resources, assign them to tasks, spot over-allocation, and apply resource levelling to keep workloads realistic and achievable.
Set Baselines and Track Progress
Baseline the approved plan, record actual progress with percent complete, and use the Tracking Gantt and variance tables to see slippage early and act on it.
Manage Costs and Earned Value
Plan and track project costs, and use Microsoft Project's Earned Value metrics such as SPI and CPI to report schedule and budget performance to stakeholders.
Report with Custom Views and Programmes
Create custom fields, tables, views and visual reports, and consolidate multiple project files into a master project for programme-level reporting.
Who Should Take
Microsoft Project Training in Zambia?
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
Expert-Led and Practical
Invensis Learning delivers structured, instructor-led Microsoft Project training for individuals and organisations that want dependable project scheduling skills. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on exercises and flexible delivery, so learning translates into real capability at work. Whether you enrol as an individual or plan group training for your team in Zambia, we focus on practical understanding, real-world application and measurable outcomes.
- ISO 9001:2015 certified training provider with proven quality standards
- Experienced project management trainers with real delivery expertise
- Hands-on Microsoft Project exercises using realistic project scenarios
- Flexible live online, classroom and corporate onsite delivery
- Fundamentals and Advanced levels to match your experience
- Learner support before, during and after the training
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Microsoft Project Training Locations in Zambia
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 Zambia
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- Suitable for small, medium and large project teams
- Customised schedules built around your team's availability
- Onsite, live virtual or blended delivery across Zambia
- Trainers experienced in real project scheduling
- Exercises based on your own project data and sector
- Fundamentals and Advanced levels in one programme
- Dedicated coordination and learner support
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