Module 2: Project Creation
- Starting new project
- Setting up project information
- Calendars in MS project
- Create custom calendar
Starts from
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Course Overview
Overview
What's Included
Course Highlights
Eligibility Criteria
Benefits
Who Can Take
A Hands-On Route to Confident Planning
Course materials including task scheduling templates, Gantt chart guides and resource planning worksheets
Instructor-led training: 2-day Fundamentals (16 hours) or 3-day Advanced (24 hours), at 8 hours per day
16 PDUs (Fundamentals) or 24 PDUs (Advanced) on completion of the training
Hands-on exercises inside the software
Project plan templates, critical path reference guides, WBS checklists and cost management toolkits
Nine structured modules with topic-wise learning resources
Practice activities, assignments and scenario-based exercises
Course completion certificate from Invensis Learning
of the Microsoft Project Training Course
Who Can Enrol?
Skills You Apply from Day One
Project Managers
Project Coordinators
Team Members involved in project delivery
Business Analysts
IT Professionals
Program Managers
Operations Managers
Professionals transitioning into project management roles
Roles, Demand and Market
Microsoft Project is the scheduling tool of choice for project teams across Uganda, from oil and gas and construction to telecom, banking and development. As Albertine oil works, the EACOP pipeline, AFCON 2027 infrastructure and Kampala urban upgrades expand the project pipeline, employers increasingly want people who can build, baseline and report schedules in the software rather than manage by spreadsheet, which is where hands-on Microsoft Project training makes the difference. Demand spans project coordinators and planners through to project and programme managers, and here is what the Ugandan market is showing right now.
Designation
Microsoft Project Professionals in Uganda : Salary Insights and Trends
Hiring Companies in Uganda
WorldSalaries · PayScale (Uganda) 2026
Source: UNDP Uganda · World Vision Uganda · Baylor Uganda · Living Goods
Microsoft Project skills are a practical edge for anyone planning projects in Uganda. Join professionals who plan, resource and report with confidence, and turn project plans into schedules you can control. Start your training today.
Uganda's project pipeline is expanding with oil, infrastructure and digital investment, and employers increasingly separate people who can control a schedule from those who cannot. Here is the shift this training delivers.
Sources: WorldSalaries, Glassdoor, PayScale (Uganda) 2026.
of the Microsoft Project Training
The online Microsoft Project training curriculum in the Uganda 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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From Task Plans to Programme Reporting
This Microsoft Project training builds practical, job-ready capability across both course levels. By the end, you can plan, resource, track and report on projects in the software, from a single Gantt chart through to programme-level scheduling.
The skills covered in Microsoft Project start here: create a project file, set the calendar and working time, enter tasks and durations, and build a work breakdown structure with summary tasks, subtasks and milestones.
Link tasks using Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish and Start-to-Finish dependencies with lag and lead time, then display and interpret the critical path to protect your project finish date.
Create work, material and cost resources, assign them to tasks with the right units, spot over-allocation, and apply resource levelling so workloads stay within realistic limits across the plan.
Set the project baseline, record actual progress with percent complete and actual values, use the Tracking Gantt, and analyse schedule variance so slippage is visible early rather than late.
Track budget and actual costs, and calculate Earned Value metrics such as BCWS, BCWP, ACWP, SPI and CPI to report project health and performance clearly to sponsors and funders.
Create custom fields, tables, filters and views with RAG indicators, and produce Gantt charts, dashboards and built-in visual reports to communicate status without sending raw project files.
Insert subprojects into a master project, create cross-project dependencies, use shared resource pools, and report at programme level for multi-project and multi-site delivery.
Use multiple baselines and interim plans to model scope, resource and delay scenarios, manage schedule risk, and close projects cleanly with final performance reporting and archiving.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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
Starts from
USD 875
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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Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Microsoft Project training for professionals and organisations in Uganda who want confident, job-ready scheduling skills. Our programmes combine experienced trainers, hands-on exercises, organised courseware and flexible delivery, so you learn by doing rather than watching. Whether you enrol as an individual or arrange corporate training for your team, you get a professional learning experience from a trusted Microsoft Project training company in Uganda, focused on real-world application, measurable outcomes and skills you can use on your very next project.
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Microsoft Project Training Location in Uganda
Kampala Serena Hotel, Kintu Road, Nakasero, Central, Kampala Capital City, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
Microsoft Project Training Location in Uganda
Sheraton Kampala Hotel, Ternan Avenue, Nakasero, Central, Kampala Capital City, Kampala, Central Region, Uganda
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Microsoft Project Training is a practical, hands-on software course that teaches you to plan, schedule, resource and track projects using Microsoft Project. It suits project managers, coordinators, planners and PMO team members in Uganda who want confident, job-ready scheduling skills.