About the Training
Step into a dynamic learning experience where complexity becomes clarity. Our instructor-led Microsoft Project training is designed for professionals and teams who want more than just software skills—they want mastery.
Led by Jerry Reed, an award-winning instructor, project strategist, Microsoft-Certified Professional, and PMI-Authorized trainer, this hands-on course delivers practical expertise shaped by over 25 years of real-world project management. Jerry’s approach blends technical precision with project management fundamentals—creating a supportive, interactive environment tailored to your learning style and goals.
Whether you're managing traditional waterfall projects or agile initiatives, you'll learn to build and execute reliable schedules using Microsoft Project—unlocking the full power of this essential scheduling tool.
You'll learn to:
- Break down any project into manageable parts
- Create a schedule outline
- Build task-based schedules
- Build sprints-based schedules using the Agile features
- Create and use task dependencies
- Initialize a project
- Create and manage resources and assignments
- Allocate resources and resolve over-allocations
- Manage calendars
- Analyze and track schedules and costs
- Use and explain Earned Value Management
- Use the Critical Path to get projects done faster
- Communicate project information using engaging status reports
- Correctly close projects for future reference
- Use the agile features to build and manage sprints-based
project schedules - Project management fundamentals using real-world scenarios


Meet Your Instructor
Jerry Reed is the Co-Founder and President of PMPlicity®, and the driving force behind the acclaimed Microsoft Project B.A.S.I.C.S. training series. With over 25 years of hands-on project management experience, Jerry has successfully delivered more than 100 enterprise-level projects using both predictive and agile methodologies.
A PMI Authorized Training Partner Instructor for the PMP® exam, Jerry is an award-winning educator, international speaker, and trusted advisor to organizations navigating complex project landscapes. His dynamic teaching style and deep expertise have made him a sought-after trainer for executives, managers, and teams at companies like AT&T, Optum Rx, Netflix, SpaceX, Google, Boeing, Disney, Blizzard, and the United Nations.
Jerry’s influence extends globally, having led workshops and training sessions for PMI chapters across the U.S. and abroad—including Puget Sound, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, North India, Bangladesh, and UAE (Dubai). His ability to translate theory into actionable strategy has empowered thousands of professionals to lead with confidence and deliver results.
Jerry brings clarity, structure, and real-world insight to every lesson.
His commitment to excellence and passion for teaching are at the heart of Microsoft Projec B.A.S.IC.S. — where learners come to master Microsoft Project and elevate their project management game.

Microsoft-Certified Professional, PMP, CSM, EQi 2.0
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