Tasks to Timelines

Monday 30 November

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A project often starts with a list of things that need to be done. But a list alone doesn't tell you when work should happen, which tasks depend on others or how a delay could affect the overall project.

That's where Microsoft Project can help.

This Masterclass takes you through the practical process of turning a simple list of activities into a structured project schedule, helping you understand how Project calculates and manages your timeline.

Build the foundations of your project

Set up a new project and understand the key information Microsoft Project needs before you start creating your schedule.

Turn activities into structured tasks

Create and organise tasks so your project plan clearly reflects the work that needs to be completed.

Create a realistic schedule

Add task durations and understand how Microsoft Project uses them to calculate your project timeline.

Link tasks together

Create dependencies between activities so your schedule reflects the order in which work needs to happen.

Add milestones

Use milestones to highlight important dates, deadlines and key points within your project.

Understand what happens when things change

See how changes to tasks and timings can affect other activities and the overall project completion date.

This session is designed for people who are new to Microsoft Project or who need to create and understand straightforward project schedules.

It's particularly useful if you find yourself:

Managing projects using task lists · Planning work in Excel · Working out dates manually · Coordinating activities that depend on one another · Tracking important deadlines · Wanting to understand how Microsoft Project builds a schedule

You don't need previous Microsoft Project experience. The session focuses on the practical foundations you need to start building a useful project plan.

The learning doesn't have to stop when the Masterclass ends. You'll also receive practical resources designed to help you revisit the key techniques and apply them in your workplace.

Masterclass Companion Guide

A practical reference guide covering the key techniques from the session, so you can revisit what you've learned when you need it.

7-Day Productivity Challenge

Simple follow-up activities designed to encourage you to apply what you've learned in your own workplace over the following week.

Certificate of Attendance

A PDF certificate confirming your attendance at the Workplace Productivity Masterclass.

Learn it | Apply it | Make it part of the way you work.

This is a live, instructor-led session built around creating a realistic project plan. You'll see a simple list of tasks develop into a structured schedule while learning how Microsoft Project manages dates and dependencies. 

Live online
Join from wherever you're based.

Practical demonstrations
See Microsoft Project being used step by step to build and manage a project schedule.