Practical, applied course

Microsoft Project in practice, from planning to control

Plan, control and track your projects with confidence and autonomy. 16 hours of practice with real engineering, construction and oil & gas projects.

Microsoft ProjectPlanner PremiumPower BICopilot
In-person class confirmedNovember 14 and 21In person in Belo HorizonteIn-company, in person or remote
Schedule in MS ProjectIllustrative example
W1W2W3W4W5W6W7W8
1Project
1.1Engineering
1.2Procurement
1.3Construction
1.4Commissioning
1.5Delivery
Critical pathBaselineMilestone
See the 7 course modules

What makes it different

  • Small classes with individual attention
  • Content built on real projects
  • Exercises with real project data
  • WhatsApp support before, during and after

Who it is for

  • Engineers and technical professionals
  • Project managers who want to master the tool
  • Professionals who report schedules
  • Students who want to get ahead in the market

What you will achieve

  • Build schedules with WBS, dependencies and critical path
  • Allocate and level resources without overloading the team
  • Track execution against the baseline
  • Create Power BI reports and use Copilot

Formats

  • In person in Belo Horizonte
  • Live online
  • In-company, an exclusive class for your company
  • Same content in every format
Applied technology

Microsoft Project and Planner Premium to plan and execute with autonomy

Microsoft Project

Complete schedule: WBS, PERT network, critical path, resource allocation and leveling, baseline and physical-financial control.

Microsoft Planner Premium

Plans and boards connected to the schedule, so the team tracks day-to-day tasks without manual updates.

Power BI

Project data in management dashboards, with a real-time executive view of the project.

Copilot

AI as a decision-support agent: schedule adjustment suggestions and automation of repetitive tasks.

Syllabus

7 modules, 16 hours of practice

A learning path, not a collection of loose classes. Each module delivers a skill you will use on your next project.

Save my seat
Module 1Fundamentals of professional planning1h30
  • The role of planning in organizational performance
  • The most common mistakes when using MS Project
  • Essential project management vocabulary
  • How this course will change your routine
Module 2Introduction to Microsoft Project and WBS3h
  • MS Project environment and navigation
  • The WBS concept (Work Breakdown Structure)
  • Breaking scope down into work packages
  • Hands-on construction of your first WBS in Project
Module 3Logical sequencing: PERT network3h
  • Dependencies and precedence types
  • Building the PERT network
  • Identifying the critical path
  • Analyzing the impact of delays and float
Module 4Resource and cost management2h30
  • Resource allocation and calendars
  • Identifying overallocation
  • Resource leveling in MS Project
  • Cost control and performance curve
Module 5Tracking and controlling execution2h30
  • Baseline
  • Updating actual progress
  • Schedule and cost indicators
  • Replanning without losing control
Module 6Copilot for Project1h30
  • Copilot as a decision-support agent
  • Automatic schedule adjustment suggestions
  • Automating repetitive tasks
  • Limits and responsible use of AI in projects
Module 7Integration with Power BI2h
  • Connecting Project data to Power BI
  • Building management dashboards
  • Real-time executive view of the project
  • Individual post-course action plan
GEPROQ in-person training room in Belo Horizonte
How it works

A spacious room for hands-on learning

Individual workstations, good connectivity and plenty of space to follow the instructor side by side during the two days of the course. Seats are limited, as the room is designed for small classes.

  • Air-conditioned room
  • Individual workstations
  • Good connectivity
  • Ergonomic chairs
  • Presentation TV
  • Kitchenette

Av. Raja Gabáglia, 2000, Room 518, Tower 1, Estoril, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

For companies

Train the whole team, with content tailored to your reality

This course is also offered in-company: a closed class for your company's professionals, in person (at your office or in our room in Belo Horizonte) or remote, live, with dates and pace agreed with you.

Request a proposal for my company
Content tailored to your industry

Examples and exercises built on your company's real projects.

In person or remote

At your office, in our room in Belo Horizonte or remote, live.

Flexible dates

Schedule defined with you, respecting the team's calendar.

Group pricing

Volume pricing and corporate invoicing, with invoice and contract.

Performance report

Leadership receives feedback on the group's performance and engagement.

Dedicated account manager

A single point of contact, from the first alignment to post-course.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about the course

Didn't find your answer? Talk to our team on WhatsApp.

Talk to our team
What are the course formats?

In person in Belo Horizonte, live online or in-company (an exclusive class for your company). The content is the same in every format.

What is the workload?

16 hours, divided into 7 modules. In person, the course runs over two immersion days, from 8 am to 4 pm; online, in two live classes.

Does the course include a certificate?

Yes. At the end, you receive a GEPROQ certificate of completion stating the workload, plus the complete course material.

Do I get support after the course?

Yes. The GEPROQ team supports you on WhatsApp before, during and after the course.

Can my company book an exclusive class?

Yes. This course can be booked in-company, in person or remote, with content tailored to your industry, flexible dates and corporate invoicing with invoice and contract.

Ask your questions on WhatsApp