Microsoft Project Level 2

Course Code: MSPRL2

Duration: 1 day

Price: £425

Upcoming Events

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Tue 14 April 2026
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Tue 9 June 2026
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Wed 16 September 2026
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Wed 2 December 2026
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Tue 2 March 2027
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 
  • Virtual Classroom
  • Wed 9 June 2027
  • 1 day
  •  £425.00   (€490.00) 

Course Overview:

This course builds on the concepts and skills taught in the Microsoft Project Level 1 course. You will learn how to work to a more in-depth level with Microsoft Project and how to integrate Project data with other Office applications.

Target Audience:

This course is designed for people who have the ability to create and update project plans using Microsoft Project and wish to build on those skills to create more comprehensive project plans.

Course Objectives:

By actively participating in this course, you will learn about the following:

  • Baselines and Interim Plans.
  • Update a Project Plan and Monitor Progress.
  • Analyse and Adjust the Project Plan.
  • Work with Delays and Conflicts.
  • Importing & Exporting Data.

Course Content:

Baseline and Interim Plans

  • Save and View Multiple Baselines in a Single Project
  • Use Interim Plans to Compare Date Movements

Update a Project Plan and Monitor Progress

  • Update Task Progress using Actuals
  • Perform Updates using the Status Date
  • Reschedule Incomplete Work
  • Monitor Progress with Earned Value

Analyse and Adjust the Project Plan

  • Display Slippage and Slack in your Schedule
  • Splitting a Task
  • Understanding Resource Units
  • Changes in Resource Assignments
  • Understanding Effort Driven Scheduling
  • Working with Fixed Task Types
  • Identify the CriticalPath or Paths in a Programme
  • Shorten the Schedule

 Work with Delays and Conflicts

  • Delay Work for a Resource
  • Assign Overtime and Extra Resources
  • Use the Task Inspector
  • Using Team Planner View
  • Inactivate Tasks
  • Move a Project

The Critical Path

  • What is the Critical Path?
  • Understanding Slack Time
  • Working with Multiple Critical Paths

Importing & Exporting Data

  • Importing Data from another Office Application
  • Exporting Data to another Application

Prerequisites:

To be successful in this course, we recommend that you attend the following courses or have equivalent knowledge:

  • Microsoft Project Level 1 

Software Requirements for Virtual Classroom
If you are attending one of our Virtual Classroom courses, you will need to have Microsoft Project 2013, 2016, 2019 or 365 (desktop version) installed on your device. You may notice differences in software if using a MAC. For the best experience we also recommend that you have two screens and a working microphone. A webcam is optional, but very much appreciated by our trainers!

Certification / Exam:

There is no exam relating to this course.

Further Information:

For more information or to book this course, please contact our Course Enquiries Team on 0117 370 1970 or email us at enquiries@skilltec.co.uk.