MS Project Online
A practical MS Project Online course: you set up a central project environment, collaborate via video meetings and SharePoint, and report with Power BI.
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Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so feel free to book now.
In brief. MS Project Online is a 2-day classroom course. You take it in Amsterdam and The Hague, in a group of no more than 8 participants. The price is € 1050,- excl. VAT per participant, including course materials, lunch on location and a certificate of attendance. For a team or department we also deliver this course in-company.
- Working in the Project Web App
- Central resource pool and enterprise calendars
- Reporting with Power BI via OData
- Collaborating via a video meeting and SharePoint
- Practise with your own project case
Your schedules are spread across separate files and you are losing the overview. In this course you build a single central project environment in which your team can follow along, contribute and track progress through clear dashboards.
Description
You work in the Project Web App from the outset. You set up enterprise calendars, create a central resource pool and define roles and permissions. You then build a project structure with phases, tasks, milestones and dependencies, review the critical path and record a baseline.
On day two you connect your project data to Power BI. You create a first report with filters and slicers for utilisation per role, progress per phase and tasks at risk. You link projects to Teams and the associated SharePoint site, so that planning, documents and updates all come together in one place.
You practise with your own case or a recognisable practical example. At the end you step into your own project environment with confidence.
Topics
- Project Web App and differences with the desktop version
- Setting up enterprise calendars
- Central resource pool and resource management
- Roles, permissions and organisation fields
- Project structure with phases, tasks and relationships
- Milestones, critical path and baseline
- Linking to Power BI via OData
- Reports with filters and slicers
- Collaborating via a video meeting and SharePoint
- Dashboards based on live data
- Tracking progress and changes
- Your own cases and practical questions
Result
After this course you can independently set up a project environment with calendars, roles and permissions. You build a clear structure with phases, tasks, relationships and milestones, including a baseline. You manage resources centrally and keep track of availability and deployment. In Power BI you have a starter dashboard showing planning, capacity and progress. Your team works in a single environment via a video meeting and SharePoint, with clear agreements on access. You spot bottlenecks such as a shifting critical path or overload at an early stage and can adjust in good time.
Target audience
The course is intended for project managers, planners, PMO staff and administrators who work on a project basis and want to use MS Project Online in practice. Experience with Project is not required. A basic knowledge of working on a project basis will help you get started.
Teaching method
A short explanation, then straight into practice. You test your choices in your own environment or in a practice case. There is room for questions, and you are given steps that you can easily follow again later. You work with your own project or a recognisable practical example.
Prior knowledge
No experience with MS Project is required. Basic knowledge of project-based working and Microsoft 365 is useful.
Comments
This is a classroom-based MS Project Online course
Practical information
- Number of days
- 2 days
- Course times
- from 10 am to 5 pm
- Teaching hours
- 12 hours
- Education level
- Suitable for all levels
- Preparation time
- None
- Included
- Course materials and lunch on site
- Certificate
- At the end of the course you will receive a certificate of attendance
- Cancel
- Free up to four weeks before the start (cancellation terms)
Language
The course is given in Dutch as standard. The trainer speaks English. English-language course materials can be used. If at least 3 participants register, the course can also be given entirely in English.
In-company
Would you like to organise this training for a whole group or several groups? This can be cost-effective. For example, we can tailor the content entirely to your organisation, and training a whole group is also cheaper.
Are you looking at large numbers of participants or a complete academy? That involves a great deal. Consider planning and communication, for example, or identifying and agreeing the objectives and content of the training. Or differences in level, feedback mechanisms and safeguarding. Fortunately, Learnit has extensive experience in this field (more than 25 years) and we are happy to help you through this process.
All start dates
2 training days. In order of date.
- Wed 3 & Thu 4 February 2027 Amsterdam · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 6 January Enrol
- Wed 28 & Thu 29 July 2027 The Hague · 10:00–17:00Free cancellation until 30 June Enrol
No suitable start date? Send us a date request, and we'll look at the options together.
This course by city
- MS Project in Amsterdam5 dates
- MS Project in The Hague4 dates
This course for your team?
Plan your own group on a date that suits you, at your office, at our premises or online. We tailor the content to your day-to-day work, and training a whole group is cheaper than individual bookings.
- Your date and location
- Tailored content
- Multiple groups or an academy are also possible
- More than 25 years' experience
What others say about this course
"A good course that not only teaches you how the programme works, but also ensures that you can really get started with it yourself afterwards."
“This MS Project 2007 course is a perfect entry-level course. All the important aspects you need in order to find your way around the programme as a beginner are covered. The teaching is nicely varied, which keeps the material engaging. Two days is a good amount of time to take in the knowledge and clarify specific questions. Recommended.”
“The MS Project programme can support complex projects and can be tailored to your needs, which is very handy in day-to-day practice.”
"Definitely a good course for getting started with Microsoft Project. You learn all the basic functionality and options for managing your project properly; certainly recommended!"
“The course is well put together and we got a lot out of it. Because the trainer knows the programme well, he could often quickly switch to how the participants use, or will use, MS Project at work. As we also had to complete assignments, we could immediately put what we had learnt into practice.”
“The MS Project course was a highly valuable course for our organisation; it gave practical insight into how we can use this programme to make our workflow and projects even more professionally transparent.”
“This course shows you clearly what the program can and cannot do. It seems to me a requirement for being able to use the program effectively. Of course, you only really learn it by using it regularly in practice yourself.”
"In just 2 days, at a great venue with excellent catering, I learned to work with a program I barely knew. All I have to do now is get started with it!"
"I was unfamiliar with the package but would like to start using it in my work. I learned a great deal during the 2-day course."
“The MS Project Basics course gives a clear impression of the possibilities within the Office suite. Thanks to the chronological structure of the documentation, combined with the exercises provided, you can apply the theory yourself straight away. This means you quickly make the programme your own. After the course we were given all the blank exercises so that we can go through them again in our own time. Basic knowledge of Office itself is advisable, given how much overlap there is.”
“This course shows you clearly what the program can and cannot do. It seems to me a requirement for being able to use the program effectively. Of course, you only really learn it by using it regularly in practice yourself.”
“In this course you learn all the basic operations of MS Project 2010. With this basic knowledge you can get going properly.”
"A good basic course with a clear structure. Good trainer: calm, helpful and very knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommended!"
“Very instructive and certainly usable in day-to-day work.”
"My aim was to gain more insight into the possibilities of MS Project. That aim has been more than achieved"
"Everything you want to know about MS Project, including features you were not aware of. Highly recommended!"
“Definitely worth taking this course, even if you already have some practical experience with MS Project.”
"A pleasant young organisation with a lovely and easily accessible location in Amsterdam. The MS Project course I attended was just the right length and substantial enough to get started with."
“Thanks to the trainer's professional attitude and extensive knowledge of both theory and practice, this course comes highly recommended. Learnit helped us excellently on all fronts and followed up well on our questions and specific requirements.”
“MS Project is an excellent tool for creating and monitoring schedules. To get the most out of the programme, the course is well worth it. Once everything is filled in properly, it will certainly make monitoring project progress easier. So the time you put into this training course pays for itself twice over later on.”
“The course goes deeper into the Microsoft Project programme, so a basic knowledge of drawing up a schedule does need to be in place. If you have that prior knowledge, it is an excellent course for deepening your skills.”
"Very focused. The trainer does not teach from a book but uses it as a guideline. Trying things out and figuring them out yourself is pleasant and enjoyable. If you have questions, they are looked into/explained immediately. An enjoyable and interesting course to take part in. The exercises you do during the course are short and to the point and give a clear picture of what you can do with the programme and what the possibilities are."
"Got to know MS Projects in a short time and can also apply it in practice."
"The basic version of MS Projects is certainly to be recommended for beginners."
"Very good trainer, course of a good standard. You can really get to work with the software after this course."
“The trainer clearly knows MS Project inside out. Practising yourself with the trainer's guidance means the knowledge sticks better.”
“Good course, comprehensive and with sufficient depth.”
“A professional organisation which, in my view, is well coordinated in every respect. The course was delivered by a highly knowledgeable and personable trainer, who takes account of all levels of knowledge within the group.”
“The brisk pace was pleasant, with plenty of opportunity to ask questions. After the course I had a picture of what is possible in the package and felt keen to explore it further on my own.”
“If you are looking for a training course that shows you the finer points of MS Project, then definitely sign up!”
“I had a very knowledgeable trainer who was good at tailoring the material to the different disciplines in his group. The course material was easy to read and very pleasant to work with. Plenty of exercises, which also makes it visually clear.”
“MS Project is extremely well suited to an organisation that works a lot with projects. To really understand the programme and keep your projects on track, a training course (basics or advanced) is indispensable. The trainer explains clearly which tick boxes are important (and which are not), and the links between the various tasks in a project become clear straight away.”
“The course goes deeper into the Microsoft Project programme, so a basic knowledge of drawing up a schedule does need to be in place. If you have that prior knowledge, it is an excellent course for deepening your skills.”
“After taking this course I can now create and maintain a schedule without any problems.”
“The trainer clearly knows MS Project inside out. Practising yourself with the trainer's guidance means the knowledge sticks better.”
“In 2 days, this course lays a solid foundation for working with MS Project. Sharing tips and pitfalls regarding working with the program is of added value.”
"A very instructive course with room for your own input and experiences."
“An enjoyable course that gives a good picture of everything mpp can do for planning resources against tasks and producing reports; a worthwhile course.”
“Excellent course and easy to apply in practice”
"A good Course to get a basic understanding of the posibilities of MS Project, this will help me judging the operational procticality of the plans made in our office."
“I had a very knowledgeable trainer who was good at tailoring the material to the different disciplines in his group. The course material was easy to read and very pleasant to work with. Plenty of exercises, which also makes it visually clear.”
"Very focused. The trainer does not teach from a book but uses it as a guideline. Trying things out and figuring them out yourself is pleasant and enjoyable. If you have questions, they are looked into/explained immediately. An enjoyable and interesting course to take part in. The exercises you do during the course are short and to the point and give a clear picture of what you can do with the programme and what the possibilities are."
"A substantial course with excellent facilities."
“The content of the course was excellent and fully tailored to the participants' wishes. I followed this course with complete satisfaction. Excellent trainer!”
"A pleasant, practical course that immediately gets you going with MS Project"
"This course provides a good basis for getting started with MS Project."
“If you are looking for a training course that shows you the finer points of MS Project, then definitely sign up!”
'Excellent course. Also a luxury to be able to take it with just two people. Frank is very experienced in the software and has an answer to every question. The course is pleasantly structured.'
“MS Project is an application that certainly requires a course. I learned a great deal and the hands-on method appeals to me very much. Far better than simply working through books. Very practically organised and the facilities were excellent!”
"Great that the course went ahead, even though I was the only participant. I will definitely put what I learned into practice."
Training formats
Classroom
2 days€ 1050,-- Pleasant venue with a good trainer
- Small groups
- Inspiring and motivating
In-company
Bespoke trainingOn request- 100% for your group
- Bespoke training
- At your place or ours
Workshop
Up to 4 hours for groupsOn request- Suitable for events
- Interactive and inspiring
- Large groups too
Private training
At our place or yoursOn request- 100% just for you
- Achieve a lot in little time
- Whenever you want
Frequently asked questions
Can I cancel free of charge?
Yes. Up to four weeks before the first day of the course you can cancel free of charge, without giving a reason. You then receive a credit note or, if you have already paid, a refund. If you cancel later, you pay part of the course fee: 25% between four and two weeks before the start, 75% in the two weeks before it and 100% in the final week. Moving to another start date is free of charge up to two weeks before the start, after that 50%. Sending a colleague in your place is always possible. Read the cancellation terms.
What will you learn in the MS Project Online course?
You learn how to set up MS Project Online as a central project environment. You work in the Project Web App, create enterprise calendars and a resource pool, build a project structure with phases and milestones, and connect your data to Power BI. You also learn to collaborate via Teams and SharePoint.
Who is the MS Project Online course intended for?
The course is intended for project managers, planners, PMO staff and administrators who work on a project basis and want to make practical use of MS Project Online for planning, resource management and reporting within a team.
Do you need any prior knowledge for this course?
No. Experience with MS Project is not required. We start with the basics and build up steadily. A basic knowledge of project-based working and Microsoft 365 is useful, but not a requirement.
Can you bring your own project to the course?
Yes, we would encourage it. Working with your own situation gives you the most value. You can also practise with a recognisable practical example that we use during the course.
What is the difference between Project Online and the desktop version?
Project Online runs in the cloud and is intended for teams that plan together, share resources and report. The desktop version is installed locally and is mainly useful for individual use. During the course we show you when each version is the better choice.
Do you receive a certificate afterwards?
Yes. On completion you will receive a Learnit certificate of attendance. This shows that you have taken the MS Project Online course.
How do you connect MS Project Online to Power BI?
You connect Power BI Desktop to the OData source of Project Online. From that connection you build reports with filters and slicers, for example for utilisation per role, progress per phase and tasks at risk. During the course you create a first working dashboard.
How do you set up a central resource pool?
You create a central resource pool in the Project Web App, so that all projects share the same resources. Roles, availability and leave are recorded centrally. This prevents double booking and gives you a single overview of where people are deployed.
How do you collaborate via Teams and SharePoint within Project Online?
You link each project to a Teams channel and the associated SharePoint site. Tabs for planning and documents are kept in one fixed place. Updates, files and conversations stay connected to the project, and you manage access through clear roles and permissions.
When do you use Project Online and when Project Desktop?
You use Project Online for teams that plan together, share resources and want to report via Power BI. Project Desktop is useful for individual planners working locally on a single project. In practice you combine the two: planners open Online projects in the desktop version for more extensive editing.
How do you keep the critical path visible during a project?
You first record a baseline as soon as the planning is complete. After that you track changes via the Gantt view with critical path highlighting. You see shifts in tasks straight away, and reports in Power BI or the Project Web App give you alerts for tasks that deviate from the baseline.
How much does the MS Project Online course cost?
You can find the current price at the top right of this course page, along with the schedule, location and delivery format. For in-company or bespoke courses we are happy to provide a quotation on request.
Next start date: Wed 3 & Thu 4 February 2027 in Amsterdam
Free cancellation up to four weeks before the start, so you can secure a place now.