3-day Virtual Seminar

Getting Started with MS Project 2013/2016/2019

Overview

This session is a "Zero to Hero" introduction designed to get you comfortable with the MS Project environment immediately. We will strip away the complexity to focus on the essential workflows: setting up a project, entering tasks, linking dependencies, and assigning resources. Whether you are using the 2013, 2016, or 2019 version, the core logic remains the same. You will leave with the confidence to build a schedule that actually works.

Why you should Attend

(Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt): "A tool you don't understand is a liability, not an asset." If you are manually calculating dates or struggling to answer "What happens if this task is delayed?", you are managing projects with one hand tied behind your back. Continued reliance on manual workarounds risks inaccurate forecasting and missed deadlines. Don't let the software intimidate you into inefficiency.

Areas Covered in the Session

• The Interface: Navigating the Ribbon, Timeline, and Gantt Chart views (highlighting version differences)
  
• Project Setup: The crucial first steps most people miss (Calendars, Start Dates, and Automatic vs. Manual Scheduling)
  
• Task Management: entering tasks, creating a WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) hierarchy, and understanding durations
  
• The "Secret Sauce" of Scheduling: Mastering Task Dependencies (FS, SS, FF, SF) to create a dynamic plan
  
• Resource Basics: Assigning people to tasks without breaking your schedule
  
• The Critical Path: How to identify the tasks that drive your project's finish date

Who Will Benefit

• New Project Managers and Coordinators
  
• "Accidental" Project Managers
  
• Project Schedulers
  
• Construction and Engineering Leads
  
• Operations Managers