If you are an HR, L&D or operations manager looking to standardise how your teams build and track project plans, this is a practical, hands-on programme that takes complete beginners to confident, capable Microsoft Project users in two days.

Course at a glance

This course is intended for novice users of Microsoft Project, and for the team members and groups who collaborate on a project and benefit from shared familiarity with this widely-used project management tool. The more people on a team who speak the same Microsoft Project “language”, the easier it is to keep schedules, resources and reporting consistent.

Full course outline

The programme is delivered in two sections over two days, taking delegates from the fundamentals of building a project plan through to advanced task control and reporting.

Project 2013 Section 1 (Part 1)

• Beginning a Project — overview, interface navigation, adding tasks and resources
• Introduction to Project Calendars — managing the project time frame
• Introduction to Project Tasks — task control, summaries and milestones
• Introduction to Project Resources — resource allocation and levelling
• Delivering the Project Plan — printing, sharing and exporting

Project 2013 Section 2 (Part 2)

• Managing types of Projects — linking projects and customisation
• Controlling Task Structures — earned value, critical path, lag and lead
• Producing Project Views — custom views and timeline formatting
• Generating Project Reports — custom reports and visual reports

By the end of Part 2, delegates can build a multi-project plan, manage the critical path, level resources and produce professional custom and visual reports for stakeholders.

What is Microsoft Project training, and who is it for?

Microsoft Project training is structured, instructor-led skills development that teaches staff how to use Microsoft Project to create schedules, assign resources, track progress and report to stakeholders. It is aimed at teams who run projects in any sector — from construction and engineering to finance, IT and operations.

This course suits:

• HR and L&D buyers standardising project software skills across departments
• Operations and project managers who want their teams planning in one consistent tool
• Business owners rolling out project governance and reporting discipline
• Mixed-ability teams where some staff are complete novices to Microsoft Project

Because the course starts at novice level, no prior Microsoft Project experience is required — only basic computer familiarity. That makes it ideal for upskilling an entire team at once rather than relying on one or two “power users”.

Why choose BOTI for Microsoft Project training?

BOTI is an accredited South African corporate training provider with 450 courses and a client base that includes Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg. Our Microsoft Project training is built for organisations, not individuals chasing a certificate.

• Practical, facilitator-led skills programme — delegates receive a BOTI certificate of completion (this is not an accredited qualification); for a credit-bearing route, ask about our accredited Project Management qualifications (QCTO 101869 / Services SETA 50080)
• In-house or on-site delivery — we come to your premises in Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or anywhere in SA, or train remotely
• Group pricing that scales — the per-person cost drops sharply for teams
• Comprehensive coverage of Project 2013 functionality, from first task to visual reporting
• Designed for collaboration — built specifically for teams and groups who work on projects together

In-house delivery is usually the most cost-effective route for teams of five or more, because you avoid travel time, keep your people on-site, and the content can be aligned to the way your organisation actually runs projects.

Microsoft Project training delivery options for SA businesses

We deliver Microsoft Project training in the format that best suits your team’s size, location and schedule:

Whichever option you choose, the 2-day Part 1 and Part 2 structure stays intact, so delegates always leave able to build and report on a complete project plan.

How Microsoft Project training fits funded skills development

For South African employers, Microsoft Project training can support your wider skills-development strategy:

• Skills Development Levy (SDL): employers with an annual payroll above the SARS threshold pay 1% of payroll monthly to SARS. A portion can be recovered as mandatory grants when you submit a Workplace Skills Plan and Annual Training Report through your SETA.
• B-BBEE skills development: on the B-BBEE scorecard, the skills-development element targets training spend of 6% of the leviable amount on black employees, which training spend like this can contribute towards.

These are general guidance points, not financial or legal advice — your Skills Development Facilitator or B-BBEE consultant should confirm how a specific course maps to your scorecard. Ask us how to position Microsoft Project training within your Workplace Skills Plan when you request a quote.

Where Microsoft Project training fits in your project skills roadmap

Software skills are most powerful when paired with sound project management method. Many clients combine this course with foundational project management training so their teams understand both the discipline and the tool.

Explore related BOTI project management courses:

• Project Management Training Course — core project management method for delegates across Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria
• Project Management Advanced Training Course — integration, procurement and contracts for experienced project staff
• Explain Fundamentals of Project Management — unit-standard grounding in project management basics
• Work as a Project Team Member — for staff who support and contribute to projects
• Monitor, Evaluate and Communicate Simple Project Schedules — scheduling and reporting fundamentals that complement Microsoft Project skills

A common, cost-effective sequence is to run a fundamentals course first, then this Microsoft Project training so delegates immediately apply the method inside the software.

Ready to upskill your team? Request a quote or a free 15-minute callback to scope dates, group size and in-house delivery for your organisation. Call 011-882-8853 and ask for our free Microsoft Project skills checklist to assess your team’s current level.

Frequently asked questions

What is Microsoft Project training?

Microsoft Project training is an instructor-led course that teaches your staff how to use Microsoft Project to plan schedules, allocate resources, track the critical path and generate reports. BOTI’s course covers Microsoft Project 2013 Part 1 and Part 2 over two days.

Do delegates need prior experience to attend?

No. The course is intended for novice users of Microsoft Project, including those using Project 2013 or earlier versions. Only basic computer familiarity is needed, so you can train an entire team of mixed ability together.

How much does Microsoft Project training cost in South Africa?

Is the Microsoft Project course accredited?

No. This is a practical, facilitator-led skills programme and delegates receive a BOTI certificate of completion — it is not an accredited qualification. BOTI is, however, an accredited training provider (Services SETA 12582, MICT SETA, QCTO Quality Partner), and your training spend can still support your B-BBEE skills-development and Workplace Skills Plan objectives. If you need a credit-bearing route, ask about our accredited Project Management qualifications (QCTO 101869 / Services SETA 50080).

Can BOTI deliver the training in-house at our offices?

Yes. We deliver off-site or in-house across major South African cities including Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria, as well as remotely for distributed teams. Call 011-882-8853 to arrange dates.

Book your team’s Microsoft Project training today. Request a quote or a free 15-minute callback to confirm dates, delegate numbers and on-site delivery. Phone BOTI on 011-882-8853 — accredited corporate training trusted by Sasol, Glencore and the City of Johannesburg.