Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) Intermediate
The Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) course equips project managers, project coordinators, and PMO staff with advanced skills to overcome inefficient scheduling and resource conflicts in complex projects. You will master automated scheduling, resource leveling, and portfolio reporting within the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, directly addressing the 76% of professionals who report increased innovation after certification, according to Microsoft's 2025 Value of IT Certification Report.
This course prepares you for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Project Portfolio Manager Expert certification (Exams MS-920 and MS-921). Koenig’s Guaranteed-to-Run dates ensure your training stays on track, and with 30-day lab access, you gain hands-on proficiency. Earn a globally recognized credential that validates your ability to drive strategic project execution and advance your career in enterprise project management.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) course by Microsoft is designed for project managers, project coordinators, and IT project leads seeking to master enterprise-grade project planning and execution. This course prepares learners for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Project Portfolio Manager Expert credential, validating skills in strategic portfolio oversight and tactical project delivery. With over 70% of Fortune 500 companies using Microsoft Project for resource planning and scheduling, this training serves critical roles such as Project Manager, PMO Analyst, and Portfolio Scheduler. Industry adoption remains strong despite the upcoming retirement of Project Online in September 2026, as organizations transition to Project for the web and Project Server Subscription Edition while continuing to rely on the desktop client for advanced scheduling.
This course covers core Microsoft Project functionalities including Gantt view, critical path analysis, resource leveling, task dependencies, and integration with Microsoft 365 services. Students engage in hands-on labs using the Project Online Desktop Client within a simulated Office 365 environment, where they build master projects, configure baselines, and manage resource allocations. A key real-world scenario involves creating a sprint-based project using task board views and managing agile workflows, allowing students to apply both waterfall and agile methodologies in a single environment. The lab environment mirrors enterprise deployments, with connectivity to Project Online for publishing schedules and tracking team task updates, ensuring practical readiness for actual project management roles.
Completing this course prepares candidates for the Microsoft 365 Certified: Project Portfolio Manager Expert certification, a globally recognized credential that demonstrates mastery in managing complex project portfolios. Certified professionals report an average salary increase of 18%, with project management roles averaging $93,000 annually in the U.S. according to 2025 industry data. Koenig Solutions enhances this learning with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and 1-on-1 instructor support, ensuring personalized mastery of advanced features like earned value analysis and custom reporting. Graduates gain the expertise to lead digital transformation in project management, positioning them for advancement into senior PMO and enterprise project leadership roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Completion of Microsoft 365 Fundamentals or equivalent experience is recommended before taking the Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) course by Microsoft.
- A foundational understanding of PMBOK concepts—specifically Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), critical path methodology, and resource leveling—is required for success in this training.
- Learners must have an active Project Plan 3 or Project Plan 5 subscription and access to a Windows 10 or 11 environment to fully engage with the features in the course.
- The ability to install and configure the Project Online Desktop Client from the Microsoft 365 portal is a prerequisite for the hands-on exercises in this training.
- A minimum of 16 hours of dedicated study time is recommended to master the cloud-based project collaboration and data synchronization workflows taught in the course.
- Proficiency in navigating Project Web App (PWA) interfaces and administrative settings is highly recommended to effectively utilize the advanced features covered in this training.
Certification Exam
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Exam Preparation Materials
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Career Outcomes
of Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Microsoft Project (Covering Project Online Desktop Client) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Project Manager
- Senior Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- IT Project Manager
- Project Scheduler
- Program Manager
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