MS Project Master Class
A systematic and achievement-based approach to mastering Microsoft Project.
“Your own time, your own pace, your Mastery Journey.”
This MS Project Master Class is the most comprehensive Microsoft Project class, workshop, or seminar available anywhere.
Unlock the Power of Microsoft Project with my MS Project Master Class!
Since the first launch of Microsoft Project in 1990, I have taught and consulted with thousands of project managers on Microsoft Project across most industries on five continents.
This Master Class, grounded in decades of practical insights, strategies, and best practices, offers more than just training. It offers students the opportunity to transform one of their projects into a Master Project—all within an accessible and scalable Master Class.
Going beyond conventional training, this Master Class establishes a clear path to multiple earned and evaluated certificates, validating your proficiency in Microsoft Project. Whether you are starting your project management journey or are a seasoned professional, this program will refine your skills and contribute to your professional growth.
Embark on a journey towards expert project management planning, where practical knowledge and experience converge with the leading project management software.
To start your own Mastery Journal, enroll in the MS Project Master Class today and enhance your project management skills."
Beyond individual learning, this Master Class is a valuable resource for experts. Our Train-the-Trainer program equips professionals with materials and training to coach students or integrate the content into various professional training settings.
How to take this Master Class
1st, order the Master Class Book on Amazon
The Amazon book is titled, “MS Project Master Class Book.”
Once you have selected a Mastery Journey, decide if you want to earn one of our certificates.
More than a knowledge-based certificate or certification based on an exam and self-report expertise, this is a knowledge and skill-based certificate program where experts and seasoned professionals audit, review, and asses a Microsoft Project expert.
Become a MS Project Master Class Coach, Trainer, and or Reviewer.
Coaches, Trainers, and Reviewers are certified by the MS Project Master Class by:
Completing the MS Project Master Class and obtaining an “MS Project Certificate of Mastery” (MSPCOM).
Completing the MS Project Master Class Coach, Trainer, and Reviewer course.
2nd, choose your Mastery Journey
There are several ways to take this class. For instance, this Master Class might extend the training workshop you just attended or the college class you are currently taking.
Or, like many people, you purchased the MS Project Master Class Book on Amazon and intend to work through each chapter of the book at your speed and convenience.
Because this is a Mastery class, none of the journeys you might select are short and fast. All take considerable time, effort, and commitment.
However, if you need to start using Microsoft Project immediately, we have a streamlined Up and Running with Microsoft Project mini-course that will take about eight hours. This course presents 15 Activities (such as Activity 6—Enter Estimates) across a traditional project life cycle and then provides an overview, in one-page diagrams, of how Microsoft Project is used. Click the Download button below to review this mini-course.
After purchasing the MS Project Master Class Book, choose one of three journeys.
Journey 1: A Completly Self-Directed Master Class. Systematically work through the Master Class Book and complete all fifteen Activities (chapters) in the Master Class Book or those directly related to Microsoft Project. This Journey can be completed at the cost of the Amazon MS Project Master Class Book. It's an incredible value.
Journey 2: Self-Directed Master Class with a Coach. Many people greatly benefit, across a wide range of life activities, by finding a coach. We have coaches available to help you proceed through this Master Class. Contact us, and we will put you in touch with a Master Coach.
Once you select your Journey, there are three approaches to covering the course content. One approach covers all the content, and the other covers less content. This is a Master's Course, so don’t think any of these approaches will be easy. Taking this MS Project Master Class requires considerable effort.
Typically, working with a coach involves periodically meeting remotely or in person with a Master Class Coach. This coach might be someone we have certified, or it could be anyone who is using these materials to help you master Microsoft Project. A coach might work with you individually or with a small group of project managers. Working with a group would certainly cut costs.
On both Journeys, you will work on your Master Project that is either work-related or personal. One of the goals of this Master Class is that when you have completed all of the reading, exercises, reviews, and exams, you have created an Expert Project.
Journey 3: Self-Directed Free Microsoft Project Master Class. We have provided over 1,000 pages of free online content. More content than you will find in any course, class, or book on Microsoft Project. Register for this free Master Class, and we will send you information on taking this Learning Journey.
3rd, start immediately!
Once you have ordered the MS Project Master Class Book and decided on your Master Class Journey, start with the appropriate Activity or chapter in the Master Class Book.
Using a classic project life cycle, this MS Project Master Class is divided into 15 Activities (chapters) across four phases: Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing a project. We call this Project MAP.
As the student reviews each Activity, Online Applications are provided.
Each Activity is augmented with charts, posters, figures, illustrations, worksheets, documents, and exercises.
Microsoft Project is both a deep and broad-featured project management tool. While most Microsoft Project training programs and books, scratch the surface, this Master Class covers over 95% of Microsoft Project in the context of the Project MAP traditional project management life cycle.
Highlights
MS Project Master Class
The most comprehensive set of training materials for Microsoft Project
Over 2,500 content pages in the MS Project Master Class Book and the Online Applications.
The content of the Master class is organized by a traditional and understandable project life cycle.
An entirely self-directed learning approach.
Certified Coaches, Trainers, and Reviewers can help with your Journey.
Students build a Master Project that meets the technical requirements of the DMCA and adheres to technical planning and scheduling criteria.
Three different certificates of completion are available.
Over 75 online exercises.
Follow-along files and examples are provided for students to open and use while reading the Master Class Book.
Over 125 downloadable:
Charts
Posters
Project Files
Project Management Worksheets and Documents
Hundreds of illustrative figures.
Seventeen exams to assess your understanding.
Over 100 Microsoft Project custom tables, views, and reports.
The MS Project Master Class outline is a traditional project life cycle
The structure and outline of the Master Class Book is based on the traditional phases of Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing a project.
Under these four phases are 15 Activities that are both industry standards and consistent with the underlying processes for planning and managing a project in Microsoft Project.
There is a defined workflow for each of these 15 Activities.
There is a chapter in the Master Class Book for each Activity.
The outline for each chapter is the Activity workflow.
Time estimates are provided for each part of the chapter outline so that students can plan their course of study.
Self-directed and blended learning
Self-directed learning is an educational method where individuals take responsibility for their learning process, setting goals, choosing resources, and evaluating their progress.
Explore the ultimate self-directed Master Class for Microsoft Project, where you take control of your learning journey. Priced at the cost of the accompanying MS Project Master Class Book on Amazon, this training program offers unparalleled value, making it one of the most cost-effective and empowering learning experiences available.
Blended learning is an educational approach that combines traditional face-to-face instruction with online learning activities, creating a hybrid or "blended" learning environment.
This MS Project Master Class could be taken as a dynamic learning experience blending face-to-face kick-off sessions with ongoing guidance from a dedicated coach. Alternatively, opt for a self-directed path with periodic coach check-ins. Benefit from a well-rounded approach that combines structured training with personalized support, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible mastery of Microsoft Project. Elevate your project management skills with a program tailored to your unique learning preferences and goals.
Many people benefit from working with a coach in a variety of ways. Coaches help us improve, keep us committed and focused, and they help speed us along the path toward reaching our goals.
In this context, coaching is a collaborative and goal-oriented process where a trained professional, known as a coach, works with an individual or a group to enhance performance, foster personal or professional development, and achieve specific objectives.
This MS Project Master Class is blended and self-directed; working with a coach can benefit the student.
In the example above:
A student or group of students meets weekly or periodically.
Before the meeting, the students review a section in the MS Project Master Class Book, like one or two chapters.
The students complete the related Online Applications.
The students update their journals.
When finished, the students complete the online exam.
During the remote or in-person meeting, the coach might:
Verify student exercises from the Online Applications,
Review journal entries,
Answer questions,
Preview the next sections,
MS Project Certificate of Mastery (MSPCOM)
Complete all the Activities in the MS Project Master Class Book and Online Applications. This involves studying over 1,200 pages of content, reviewing over 100 charts, posters, worksheets, and documents, and completing over 80 Microsoft Project exercises.
Taking 15 exams and scoring 80% or higher.
Submitting the Expert Project developed during the Master Class for critical assessment.
The candidate successfully builds and defends an expert plan before a review committee.
Earned certificates
Three types of certificates can be earned from completing this MS Project Master Class.
MS Project Master Class Certificate of Completion
Complete the Activities in the MS Project Master Class Book and Online Applications directly related to Microsoft Project’s core functionality. This involves studying over 1,000 pages of content, reviewing over 80 charts, posters, worksheets, and documents, and completing over 60 Microsoft Project exercises.
Taking ten exams and scoring 70% or higher.
MS Project/PM Master Class Certificate of Completion
Complete all the Activities in the MS Project Master Class Book and Online Applications. Microsoft functionality and features are covered in all Activities (chapters) in the Master Class Book, but these additional Activities round out the Initiating, Planning, Executing, and Closing project management phases. This involves studying over 1,200 pages of content, reviewing over 100 charts, posters, worksheets, and documents, and completing over 80 Microsoft Project exercises.
Taking 15 exams and scoring 70% or higher.
Note: It is possible to earn all three certificates.
What People Are Saying
“More practical and useful than any other management class I’ve taken.”
— Commerce Bank, Lawrence, KS
“Highly relevant course…”
— IT Manager US Secret Service, Washington D.C.
“As a group we now have a common language/method for managing projects”