Mastering Project Essentials - Get Started the Right Way

Overview:

Think you know Microsoft Project? Think again. This isn't just another how-to session - it's a masterclass in what really makes Project tick. Join Ray, a seasoned Project implementation specialist, as he reveals the system-level understanding that separates adequate users from scheduling experts.

You'll Gain:

• SYSTEM MASTERY
• • The hidden logic behind Project's seemingly complex interface
  • Critical database principles every power user should know
  • Backstage configuration options that control your entire experience
• VISUAL INTELLIGENCE
• • How to navigate Project's workspace with purpose
  • The truth about views: which ones matter for specific scenarios
  • Calendar setups that professional schedulers swear by
• TIME CONTROL
• • Working vs. non-working time: the silent schedule killer
  • Calendar management techniques used by top PMOs
  • Why your calendar setup predicts 70% of scheduling success

Why This Matters Now:

With hybrid work environments and complex projects, understanding Project's core functionality is no longer optional - it's career-critical.

"Microsoft Project rewards those who understand its language. Let me teach you to speak it fluently." - Ray

Key Features:

• Emphasizes system understanding over basic functions
• Uses professional yet engaging language
• Highlights immediate practical applications
• Includes valuable takeaway resource
• Positions Ray as an expert without being overly technical

Why you should Attend:

Who Needs This:

• Project leads transitioning from other tools
• Teams tired of explaining why schedules slip
• Professionals seeking certification-ready skills

Ray's webinars replicate the in-person classroom experience and include a professional Learning Guide with practical hands-on exercise files, providing a superior learning and knowledge retention experience for attendees.

• Harness the full potential of your software investment
• Time-Efficient Power Learning with Focused Topics
• Practical Hands-On Skill Enhancement with High Retention
• Supporting Resources, Learning Guide and Practice Files
• Improved Productivity, Quality and Error Minimisation
• Up-to-Date Current Knowledge Transfer
• Professional Development Recognised for Career Advancement
• Interactive Experience Through Chat and Live Interaction
• Rapid Return on Investment

Areas Covered in the Session:

• Master Overview of Project Management & Planning Essentials
• Microsoft Project is not so Intuitive - Dangers of self taught approach to Project
• Understand the Complex Database driving Project
• Backstage View and Options
• Understand the Project Screen
• Explore and Understand Project Views - A Fundamental Essential
• Calendar Essentials Workshop
• Calenders Demystified - Ignore and Risk Failure
• Create, Update and Manage Calendars

Who Will Benefit:

• Anyone using Artificial Intelligence and Microsoft Office from fields including Government, Business, Education, Accounting, Banking, Finance, Investment, Bookkeeping, Consulting, Tourism, Hospitality etc