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    What's Included

    Course Highlights

    Eligibility Criteria

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    Who Can Take

    What Microsoft Project Training Covers and Who It Helps

    A Practical Skills Course for Planners and PMOs

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    What's Included in Your Microsoft Project Training

    • 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

    Key Highlights

    of the Microsoft Project Training Course

    Microsoft Project Training Eligibility in South Africa

    Who Can Enrol?

    What You Gain from Hands-On Microsoft Project Skills

    Value for Individuals and Teams

    Who Should Take Microsoft Project Training in South Africa?

    • Project Managers

    • Project Coordinators

    • Team Members involved in project delivery

    • Business Analysts

    • IT Professionals

    • Program Managers

    • Operations Managers

    • Professionals transitioning into project management roles

    Where Microsoft Project Takes You in South Africa

    Roles, Demand and Pay

    Microsoft Project skills open doors across South Africa's project economy, from construction, mining and energy to IT services, banking and the public sector. A heavy capital and infrastructure pipeline, grid expansion to 2030 and a shortage of experienced planners mean employers actively want people who can build and control schedules in the industry-standard tool. Roles run from Project Coordinator and Planner to Scheduler, PMO Analyst and Programme Manager, and here is what the market looks like right now.

    Why South Africa's Project Teams Need Stronger Scheduling

    Microsoft Project skills are becoming a baseline expectation for planners and PMOs in South Africa. Learn the tool that keeps schedules honest and projects on track. Start your journey today.

    Your South Africa Skills Transformation

    Your Skills Before and After the Training

    A Clear Step up in Capability

    South Africa's project pipeline is growing across energy, infrastructure, mining and IT, and employers increasingly separate people who can drive a schedule from those who cannot. Here is what changes once you can plan and control projects in Microsoft Project.

    Sources: PayScale, ERI SalaryExpert, Indeed (South Africa) 2026.

    Module 2: Project Creation

    • Starting new project
    • Setting up project information
    • Calendars in MS project
    • Create custom calendar

    Module 3: Project Planning

    • Creating a new project
    • Defining project properties
    • Setting up tasks and dependencies
    • Creating a project schedule
    • Identifying and managing project risks

    Module 4: Tracking and Reporting Progress

    • Tracking project progress and status
    • Updating project schedules
    • Creating and customising reports
    • Analysing project data

    Module 5: Resource Management

    • Adding resources to a project
    • Assigning resources to tasks
    • Tracking resource utilisation
    • Analysing resource costs and availability

    Module 6: Functions of Microsoft Project

    • Developing plans
    • Assigning resources to tasks
    • Tracking progress
    • Managing budgets
    • Analysing workload

    Module 7: Building Project Plans with Microsoft Project

    • Creating a new project file
    • Defining tasks and task dependencies
    • Creating and customising project calendars
    • Estimating task durations
    • Analysing the project schedule

    Module 8: Working with Costs and Budgets using Microsoft Projects

    • Understanding the relationship between cost, budget, and project scope
    • Creating and modifying project budgets
    • Assigning cost resources to tasks and tracking costs
    • Analysing project costs and variances
    • Creating and customising cost and budget reports
    • Understanding earned value analysis and how it relates to project costs and progress tracking

    Module 9: Advanced Features

    • Customising views and fields
    • Working with multiple projects
    • Using macros and templates
    • Customising project settings and options

    Course Curriculum

    of the Microsoft Project Training

    The online Microsoft Project training curriculum in the South Africa 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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    Skills You Will Build in Microsoft Project

    From First Schedule to Programme Reporting

    By the end of the course you can plan, schedule, resource and track projects in Microsoft Project. The skills covered span the full workflow, from building your first schedule to managing costs, custom reports and multi-project programmes.

    Build and Structure Project Plans

    Create project files, configure calendars and working time, and build a work breakdown structure with summary tasks, subtasks and milestones that roll up cleanly.

    Link Tasks and Read the Critical Path

    Apply Finish-to-Start, Start-to-Start, Finish-to-Finish and Start-to-Finish dependencies with lag and lead time, then use the critical path to protect the finish date.

    Assign and Level Resources

    Create work, material and cost resources, assign them with the right units, and resolve over-allocation using resource levelling and shared resource pools.

    Set Baselines and Track Progress

    Save a baseline, record actual progress with percent complete and actual values, and use the Tracking Gantt and variance tables to manage slippage.

    Manage Cost and Earned Value

    Plan budgets, track costs, and calculate Earned Value metrics such as SPI, CPI and Estimate at Completion to report project health to stakeholders.

    Report and Run Multiple Projects

    Build custom fields, views and visual reports, and consolidate subprojects into a master project with cross-project links for programme-level control.

    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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    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 in South Africa

    Expert-Led Microsoft Project Training

    As a leading Microsoft Project training company in South Africa, Invensis Learning delivers practical, instructor-led Microsoft Project training for professionals and organisations across South Africa. Our trainers are experienced project practitioners who teach the tool the way it is used on real construction, mining, energy and IT projects, with hands-on exercises from start to finish. Whether you join as an individual or enrol your team, you get flexible delivery, structured courseware and dedicated support before, during and after the training. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified provider, we hold our training quality and your data to international standards.

    • Experienced instructors who use Microsoft Project on real projects
    • Hands-on delivery with realistic project scenarios throughout
    • Flexible formats: live online, classroom and corporate onsite
    • ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2022 certified training provider
    • Training tailored to your sector and, for teams, your own project data
    • Global delivery with responsive local support across South Africa
    • Post-training support and a course completion certificate
    • Trusted by professionals and organisations across industries

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    Microsoft Project Training Locations in South Africa

    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 South Africa

    The Westin Cape Town Convention Square, Lower Long Street, Cape Town Ward 115, Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Western Cape, 8000, South Africa

    Microsoft Project Training Location in South Africa

    Southern Sun Katherine Street Sandton, 115, Linden Street, Atholl Gardens, Johannesburg Ward 91, Johannesburg, City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng, 2146, South Africa

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    Corporate Microsoft Project Training

    For Teams in South Africa

    • Upskill whole project teams and PMOs on one consistent standard
    • Flexible onsite, live virtual or hybrid delivery across South Africa
    • Schedules aligned to your team's availability and project cycles
    • Sessions run on your own live Microsoft Project data
    • Sector-relevant examples for construction, mining, energy and IT
    • Dedicated coordination and progress tracking for group training
    • Scalable delivery for local, regional and multi-site teams

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    Microsoft Project training is a practical, hands-on course that teaches you to plan, schedule, resource and track projects using Microsoft Project, the industry-standard scheduling software from Microsoft Corporation. It is offered at Fundamentals and Advanced levels and does not include an examination.