Microsoft Project – Advanced
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Microsoft Project Training Pathway
Our Microsoft Project training is offered across three progressive one-day courses – Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced. Whether you are new to Microsoft Project, building on existing skills, or managing complex multi‑project environments, there is a course tailored to your needs.
All courses can be delivered as is, or we can customise a training program so your team completes the exact topics they need in the number of days that suits your organisation.
You are currently viewing the Advanced course page, but you can easily explore the other levels using the links below.
- Microsoft Project Introduction – Build a solid foundation by learning how to create projects, work with tasks and resources, schedule effectively, track progress, and produce clear project information.
- Microsoft Project Intermediate – Extend your skills with resource levelling techniques, cost tracking, constraints, advanced views, tables, formatting tools, and enhanced reporting.
- Microsoft Project Advanced (on this page!) – Master complex project environments including custom fields, WBS codes, advanced reporting, project templates, shared resources, multi‑project linking, data export, and automation with VBA.
Microsoft Project Advanced – Course Overview
Microsoft Project Advanced is designed for experienced users who manage complex projects, multiple schedules, and shared resources. This one‑day course moves beyond day‑to‑day scheduling into customisation, multi‑project management, advanced reporting, and automation.
You’ll learn how to design Project to match your organisation’s way of working — from custom fields and views to templates — and how to manage linked projects, pooled resources, and large files efficiently.
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Create and use custom fields (with calculations) to add meaningful project intelligence
- Build and manage WBS codes for consistent structure and reporting
- Design custom views with filters, groups, and tables tailored to your stakeholders
- Run, modify, and create reports — including graphical and visual reports — for powerful insights
- Use templates to standardise best‑practice project setups across your organisation
- Link multiple projects and share resource pools to coordinate across teams
- Downsize and optimise large project files for performance and maintainability
- Export and integrate data with other applications for analysis and reporting
- Automate repetitive tasks with VBA macros to save time and reduce errors
If you’re ready to explore training for your team, you can request a quote, book onsite or online training, or download the course PDF using the buttons on the top right.
Not sure which combination of topics or course levels is right for you? Call us on 1300 667 660 and we’ll help design the perfect Microsoft Project training solution for your organisation.
What You Can Expect From Customised Microsoft Project Training With CTO
When you partner with CTO for onsite or customised Microsoft Project training, you get a learning experience designed specifically for your team. We focus on the skills that matter to your projects, your workflows, and your level of experience — no generic content and no time wasted.
Here’s what our clients value most:
- Training tailored to your needs – whether you follow the full Introduction–Advanced pathway or select only the topics relevant to your business.
- Experienced, engaging facilitators who specialise in Microsoft Project and bring real‑world examples to every session.
- Hands‑on, practical learning that builds confidence and equips your team to use Project effectively the next day.
- A supportive and enjoyable experience — our trainers are known for making complex concepts easy, clear, and approachable.
We bring training directly to your team, ensuring the content aligns with your systems, processes, and project environment.
About Corporate Training Options
For over 30 years, Corporate Training Options has helped organisations across Australia build capability, improve productivity, and get more value from their software tools. Our customised approach ensures your team gains the right skills, in the right way, for long‑term success.
Whether you want a single Microsoft Project course or a tailored multi‑level training program, we’re here to help.
Call us on 1300 667 660 to design the perfect training solution for your team.
Course Details:
About This Course
The one‑day Microsoft Project Advanced course is designed for experienced users who want to work confidently with complex projects, customise Project to their organisation’s needs, and streamline their workflow through templates, reporting, multi‑project management, and automation.
Use the download links on this tab for the official course outline.
Delivery Options
We offer flexible delivery to suit your team and environment:
- Onsite at your workplace – A tailored, hands‑on training experience using your scenarios, templates, and project structures
- Live online training – Instructor‑led, interactive sessions delivered through your preferred online platform
- Customised delivery – Combine topics from Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced to create a tailored multi‑level training program aligned to your organisation’s workflow, maturity, and project methodology
All sessions are facilitated by Microsoft Project experts with extensive real‑world project management and system implementation experience.
About the Courseware
Some of the courseware associated with this program is based on the 2016 edition of Microsoft Project. While the version number may appear older, the core principles, advanced tools, customisation methods, and multi‑project concepts remain fully accurate and directly applicable to current Microsoft Project desktop versions.
Where version differences exist — such as new features, interface enhancements, or improved reporting tools — our trainers highlight and incorporate these updates during the course, ensuring participants receive the most up‑to‑date information relevant to their software environment. We do hope to update them in the future.
Level:
Training Pathway
Our Microsoft Project training program consists of three progressive levels — Introduction, Intermediate, and Advanced. Each course can be delivered independently or combined into a customised program tailored to your organisation’s training needs.
Use the related‑course links on this tab to explore the Introduction and Intermediate levels.
Prerequisites & Requirements
- Introduction: Suitable for those new to Microsoft Project or wanting a solid foundation.
- Intermediate: Recommended before this course — participants should understand scheduling behaviour, resource assignment, dependencies, tracking progress, and navigating multiple views.
- Advanced: Designed for experienced Microsoft Project users who regularly build, update, and manage detailed schedules and want to take full advantage of custom fields, templates, reporting, multi‑project functions, and automation.
Software Versions
Training is available using Microsoft Project Desktop or the Project Online Desktop Client.
We ensure all demonstrations and examples match the software version used within your organisation.
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Learning Outcomes:
The Advanced course is designed to help experienced users tailor Microsoft Project to complex organisational needs and streamline project delivery through automation, customisation, and multi‑project management. After this course, participants will be able to:
- Create and use custom fields (including formulas) to add meaningful, automated data to their projects
- Build and manage WBS codes to structure projects consistently and report more efficiently
- Design custom views, tables, filters, and groups that support personalised workflows and stakeholder needs
- Run, edit, and create advanced reports, including graphical and visual reports
- Create and use templates to standardise project creation across teams
- Link multiple projects and share resource pools to coordinate work across departments or programs
- Downsize and optimise large project files for easier management and improved performance
- Export, integrate, and reuse data across applications
- Create and run VBA macros to automate repetitive tasks and reduce manual effort
These outcomes enable users to implement advanced project controls, customise Microsoft Project to their organisation, and work more efficiently across large or multi‑project environments.
Our Success Program
To ensure meaningful, long‑term value from your training, CTO delivers more than a one‑day course. Our Success Program supports your team before, during, and after training, helping them use their new skills confidently in real‑world project environments.
What’s included:
- Customised learning pathways designed around your team’s project responsibilities, skill levels, and industry context
- Expert facilitators who bring deep, practical Microsoft Project and project management experience
- Hands‑on, advanced-level training focused on solving real challenges and improving project outcomes
- Post‑training support options, including refresher sessions, coaching, and progression into other Microsoft Project levels or specialist workshops
- A partnership approach, helping your organisation develop lasting capability in Microsoft Project’s most powerful features
Prices:
| Trainees | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-3 trainees | $1,650 | per day |
| 4-8 trainees | $1,980 | per day |
| Each additional trainee | $154 | per day |
