Microsoft Project Professional 2016 Intermediate
Mastering Microsoft Project Professional 2016 equips project managers, schedulers, and project stakeholders with the skills to build and manage accurate project plans efficiently. This course solves the critical pain point of poor schedule visibility and resource over-allocation, common in complex projects. According to Microsoft, 76% of certified professionals report increased ability to innovate and improve processes. You’ll learn to create work breakdown structures, set baselines, level resources, and track progress using built-in tools.
This training prepares learners for the Microsoft Specialist: Managing Projects with Microsoft Project (Exam 74-343), validating real-world scheduling expertise. Koenig Solutions delivers official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Graduates gain confidence to deliver projects on time and within budget using industry-standard tools.
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Course Overview
The Microsoft Project Professional 2016 course by Microsoft is designed to equip project managers, coordinators, and team leads with essential skills for creating and managing project schedules using Microsoft’s industry-standard tool. While there is no formal certification exam tied directly to Microsoft Project Professional 2016, this training aligns with core competencies tested in project management credentials such as PMI’s PMP and PRINCE2. It serves roles including Project Scheduler, Construction Project Coordinator, and IT Project Manager, where precise timeline and resource tracking are critical. According to IT Jobs Watch, over 200 permanent UK job postings in the past six months required Microsoft Project skills, with the tool consistently ranked among top project management applications used by employers.
This course covers key components of Microsoft Project Professional 2016, including task scheduling, resource allocation, cost management, baseline setting, Gantt chart customization, and earned value analysis. Students engage in hands-on labs using the Microsoft Project desktop application, where they build comprehensive project plans from initiation to execution. A core lab scenario involves developing a real-world construction project schedule, complete with milestones, dependencies, resource assignments, and budget tracking. Learners configure task calendars, resolve resource overallocations, and generate status reports, simulating the responsibilities of managing a live project lifecycle within the software environment.
Completing this Microsoft-led training enhances career readiness for project-focused roles and supports preparation for broader project management certifications like PMP or PRINCE2, which recognize proficiency in tools like Microsoft Project. Professionals with these skills command competitive salaries, with UK median earnings reaching £55,000 annually and US-based Project Professionals averaging $131,389 per year. Koenig Solutions offers this course with official Microsoft courseware and Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling, ensuring learners gain practical experience through instructor-led sessions. Mastering Microsoft Project Professional 2016 empowers individuals to deliver projects on time and within budget, positioning them for advancement into senior project management and PMO leadership roles.
What You'll Learn
Prerequisites
- Fundamental knowledge of project management concepts like tasks, resources, timelines, and work breakdown structures, essential for mastering Microsoft Project Professional 2016.
- Installation of Microsoft Office 2016 or later to ensure full compatibility with the .mpp file format and integration features in Microsoft Project Professional 2016.
- System environment requirements including a minimum of 4GB RAM and a screen resolution of at least 1280x800 for optimal performance of Microsoft Project Professional 2016.
- Technical prerequisites including .NET Framework 4.0 or higher, and network connectivity for integration with Microsoft Project Server or Project Online.
- Understanding of scheduling fundamentals, including task dependencies and milestones, crucial for effective project timelines in Microsoft Project Professional 2016.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel for data import/export tasks to support robust project planning and reporting within Microsoft Project Professional 2016.
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Microsoft Project Professional 2016 Setup
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Day 2– WBS and Microsoft Project Scheduling
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Day 3– Resource and Cost Management Mastery
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Official Courseware
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Microsoft Project Professional 2016 certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Microsoft Project Professional 2016 certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Program Manager
- Project Scheduler
- IT Project Manager
- Construction Project Manager
Companies Hiring
and 5,000+ organizations worldwide seeking Microsoft Project Professional 2016 certified professionals
Meet Your Instructor
With over 15 years of experience as a highly certified corporate trainer, I have delivered effective training programs on Project Management and Service Management to clients from diverse industries such as Banking, Engineering, IT, and Infrastructure. My certifications as a PMP, SMC, SPOC, CCBA, and ITIL professional demonstrate my expertise in these areas. I have had the privilege of training esteemed clients including AB InBev, Bank of Uganda, Dell, Google, and United States Department of State, among others. As an effective communicator with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, I am committed to making training a fun and engaging learning experience for all participants. With a proven track record of delivering valuable training solutions, I am dedicated to helping professionals enhance their skills and reach their full potential.
Associated with Koenig since September 2017.
Education- M Tech in Mechanical Engineering - 2010 / Diploma in Mechanical Engineering 2002
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