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Project Advanced
Advance your skills with our 1-day Microsoft Project Advanced course—ideal for experienced users who want to manage complex tasks, create tailored reports, and improve planning efficiency. This course is delivered for the desktop version, giving you practical ways to streamline project delivery in your organisation.
- 1 day
- Virtual or on-site
- 8 upcoming dates
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Course overview
You’re competent with Project, and you’re an experienced project manager. Now, take your expertise further and get the competitive edge with Microsoft Project that drives better results and streamlines workflows. Our advanced training is designed to level up your skills so you can take full advantage of what Microsoft Project offers.
The Future Savvy 1-day Microsoft Project Advanced course is tailored for experienced users who want to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You’ll build on your previous knowledge and become confident managing the Project environment, working within task structures, generating views, and producing clear, impactful reports.
Please note, this course is intended for the desktop version of Microsoft Project.
By the end of this one-day, instructor-led course, you will be able to utilise Microsoft Project to its full potential. Expect to work confidently with advanced task structures, custom views, and powerful reporting tools—making your future project plans more streamlined and professional.
Who it's for
- Experienced project managers using Microsoft Project
- PMO analysts and project schedulers
- Team leads coordinating complex project plans
What you need before you start
- Experience managing projects in Microsoft Project
- Familiarity with Microsoft Project fundamentals
- Desktop version of the Microsoft Project.
What you'll learn
What you will be able to do by the end of the course.
- Configure advanced calendars, custom fields, and tailored views
- Build and manage complex task dependencies using lag and lead
- Optimise critical path and resource allocation
- Create baselines and apply earned value tracking
- Design custom and exportable reports for stakeholders
- Format, share, and export project timelines and dashboards
Course outline
4 modules across 1 day.
1Managing the Project Environment3 topics+
- Link Projects
- Baseline a Project
- Work with Custom Fields
2Managing Task Structures5 topics+
- Change a Task List
- Create a Network Diagram
- Manage the Critical Path
- Use Lag and Lead
- Analyze Earned Value
3Generating Project Views4 topics+
- Use View Commands
- Use Existing Views
- Create Custom Views
- Format and Share the Timeline View
4Producing Project Reports3 topics+
- Use Existing Reports
- Create Custom Reports
- Export Visual Reports
Dates & booking
Pick a date and book online. Prices are per person and exclude VAT.
- 2Sept
2 Sept 2026
Wednesday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£315per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 3Nov
3 Nov 2026
Tuesday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£315per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
- 15Jan
15 Jan 2027
Friday
- Virtual
- 1 day
£315per person + VAT10% off 2 or more seats
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Save 10% on every seat when you book them together, subject to availability. Choose a date above, then book up to 6 seats.
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Training for your team
Run this course just for your team, on a date that suits you, virtually or at your site.
- Tailored contentBuilt around your team's work and skill levels.
- Flexible schedulingDates and times that suit your team, not ours.
- Your place or onlineDelivered at your office or virtually.
- Better value per headOne trainer, one day, your whole team.
- A dedicated trainerYour team gets all of the trainer's attention.
- Relevant examplesExercises shaped around the work your team does.
Why Future Savvy
Practical training, backed properly
Rated 4.72/5
From 696 reviews by learners and clients.
Money-back guarantee
A 100% money-back guarantee, for peace of mind.
Up to six learners
Small enough that every delegate gets trainer time on their own work.
Trainers who do the job
Practitioners who use these tools on real work, not career instructors.
Support after the course
Email your trainer when you hit something back at your desk.
What delegates say
Independently verified reviews, alongside quotes collected from delegates after their course.
good value for money, I understood notions that were very not clear to me. Thanks to Mark.
Very good communication and an excellent tutor.
Very happy with Mark's training ethos and training he provided.
Excellent course and really well presented. Starting from basic knowledge the course guided you through step by step and was well paced for all.
Really enjoyed the course. Tutor was knowledgeable, friendly and gave real-world, practical advice to get the most out of the training.
Absolutely Fab!! Kept us engaged, patient & informative
The trainer was really friendly and positive, really clear, and made sure everyone was on the same page, and spent individual time focusing on each person to make sure they understood and were up to speed with the training.
Overall the course was excellent. The trainer delivered well, he was knowledgeable and concise.
Overall - Brilliant though, genuinely, the trainer was informative, talked at a steady pace
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Frequently asked questions
Who should attend the Microsoft Project Advanced course?+
This course is designed for experienced users of Microsoft Project, such as project managers, PMO analysts, and team leads who want to maximise their effectiveness with the desktop application and drive better project outcomes.
Is this course suitable if I only use the web version of Microsoft Project?+
No, the course focuses solely on the desktop version of Microsoft Project to ensure the most powerful features and advanced functions are covered in detail.
What prior knowledge do I need before attending?+
Delegates should already be comfortable managing projects in Microsoft Project and have a solid grasp of the fundamentals before enrolling in this advanced course.
Will the training cover reporting and exporting project data?+
Yes, you will learn how to design custom, exportable reports and dashboards—enabling you to communicate project progress effectively to various stakeholders.
Does the course include hands-on exercises?+
Absolutely. The training is practical and interactive, allowing delegates to apply advanced features in real scenarios with instructor support.
How long is the course, and is it instructor-led?+
The course runs for one full day and is delivered by an experienced instructor, blending expert guidance with hands-on exercises.
What advanced topics are included?+
You will cover managing advanced task dependencies, critical path optimisation, earned value tracking, custom reporting, and creating tailored project views.
Can I bring my own projects to work on during training?+
Yes, if you have specific projects or scenarios, you are encouraged to bring them along for practical discussion and troubleshooting.
