A widely used scheduling tool
MS Project is common in construction, engineering, IT and consulting project teams.
CADD Centre · Synergy School of Business Skills · Project Management
MS Project Course in Vellore, Katpadi & Ranipet
Learn to plan, schedule, resource and track projects in Microsoft Project, from the first WBS to earned value reports.
4 levels40–64 h249 topics3 centresClassroom · Online · Hybrid
01What is MS Project
What is MS Project? In plain words.
Microsoft Project (MSP) is scheduling software from Microsoft. You list a project's tasks, organise them into a work breakdown structure, link them with dependencies and let the software work out the dates and the critical path. You then assign people, equipment and materials, level overloaded resources, save a baseline and track actual progress against it, with Gantt charts and reports to show the status.
Construction firms, engineering and manufacturing companies, IT teams and consultancies use MS Project to plan work and report progress to clients and management. Planning engineers and project coordinators are expected to build a clean schedule, update it every week and explain slippage using baselines and earned value. Knowing MSP along with basic project management ideas from PMBOK makes you useful from day one on a project team.
Construction, hospital and campus projects in Vellore and Katpadi, and industrial work around Ranipet's SIPCOT estate and BHEL unit, all need people who can plan and track schedules. Larger planning roles are also available in Chennai and Bengaluru.
What you will be able to do
- Set up project and resource calendars and working time
- Build a work breakdown structure with summary tasks, sub-tasks and WBS codes
- Link tasks with dependencies, leads and lags and find the critical path and slack
- Apply constraints, deadlines and recurring tasks and resolve scheduling conflicts
- Create resources, assign them to tasks and level over-allocations
- Set a baseline, update actual progress and compare with the tracking Gantt chart
- Analyse cost and schedule performance with earned value
- Manage multiple projects with resource pools and create custom and visual reports
02Why learn it
Why learn MS Project now?
Six reasons students and professionals in Vellore district pick this skill.
From plan to progress
You learn the full cycle: calendars, tasks, links, resources, baseline, tracking and reports.
Critical path clarity
See which tasks decide the finish date and where there is slack.
Earned value skills
Measure cost and schedule performance with earned value fields and variance analysis.
Project management basics included
Sessions on PMBOK phases, life cycle and knowledge areas explain why each step matters.
Useful for any engineering stream
Civil, mechanical, electrical and IT graduates all move into planning and coordination roles.
03Who can learn
Who can join this course?
BE/BTech Civil students
Prepare for planning engineer roles on construction projects.
Mechanical and Electrical engineers
Plan installation, maintenance shutdowns and plant projects.
IT and software professionals
Schedule releases and track team workloads.
MBA and management students
Learn a practical project scheduling tool alongside theory.
Site engineers and supervisors
Move from site work into planning and control roles.
Project coordinators and PMO staff
Build, update and report project schedules with confidence.
PMP aspirants
Apply PMBOK process ideas in a real scheduling tool.
Before you start: Basic computer and Excel use is enough. Some experience of working on a project, site or team helps you relate to the scheduling examples.
04Levels & syllabus
Every MS Project level, topic by topic.
4 programmes on one page. Pick a level to see its modules and every topic covered.
Foundation level
Certificate in MS Project
Learners who want a 40-hour certificate course in MS Project covering scheduling, constraints, cost, tracking, earned value and multiple projects.
40 hours12 modules · 70 topicsCode CE25PM01Certificate: SynergySBS network
12 modules · 70 topics
01Project Management and MSP Introduction5 topics
A visual overview of project management and the PMBOK storyProject phases and project life cycleKnowledge areasIntroduction to MSP, MSP road map and featuresMSP GUI
02Calendars7 topics
Introduction to calendarsTypes of calendarDefining a calendarAssigning a calendar in the Gantt chartTimescale at different levelsAssigning a calendar to the projectCalendar view
03Tasks and Activity Relationships8 topics
Entering tasks and durationsTask modesTypes of dependencyLead and lagEntering dependencies in various waysUnlinking tasksCritical path and slackViews
04Work Breakdown Structure5 topics
Introduction to WBSWBS codes and their typesCreating WBS codesWBS outline codesSummary tasks and sub-tasks
05Scheduling and Constraints5 topics
Types of constraintWorking with constraintsResolving conflicts caused by constraintsDeadlinesRecurring tasks and how to set them
06Resources and Cost Estimation7 topics
Types of resources and the resource sheetResource information dialog boxTask types and effort driven schedulingAssigning, removing and replacing resourcesResource calendarsWorking with hyperlinksUsing resource rates for cost estimation
07Resource Analysis and Levelling4 topics
Resource analysis in the Gantt chart and resource sheetResource graph and views for over-allocated resourcesResource levelling techniques and typesAutomatic and manual levelling
08Tracking Project Progress8 topics
Introduction to tracking and baselinesSetting a baselineUpdating tasks with actual informationEntering completion percentageUpdating tasks and the entire projectSetting status dateTypes of percent completeTracking Gantt chart comparison
09Earned Value Analysis4 topics
About earned valueEarned value fieldsEarned value tableAnalysing variance, indicators and revising the schedule
10Filters and Groups4 topics
Introduction to filtersWorking with filtersIntroduction to groupsWorking with groups
11Multiple Projects6 topics
Introduction to multiple projectsConsolidating projectsResource sharing and creating a resource poolSharing resources among projectsCompare ProjectOrganizer
12Customisation, Formatting and Reports7 topics
Creating a custom fieldGraphical indicators in custom fieldsFormatting and changing the Gantt chart layoutTypes of reportsCreating text reportsVisual reportsCustomising standard reports
Foundation level
Course on Microsoft Project
Beginners and working professionals who want a 40-hour, practice-based course in planning and tracking projects with MS Project.
40 hours12 modules · 79 topicsCode EBCMP2209Certificate: CADD Centre network
12 modules · 79 topics
01Project Management Basics4 topics
A visual overview of project management and the PMBOK storyProject phasesProject life cycleKnowledge areas
02Introduction to MSP4 topics
Introduction to MSPMSP road mapFeatures of MSPMSP GUI
03Calendar7 topics
Introduction to calendarsTypes of calendarsDefining a calendarAssigning a calendar in the Gantt chartTimescale at different levelsAssigning a calendar to the projectCalendar view
04Tasks and Relationships10 topics
Introduction to tasksEntering tasks and durationsTask modesIntroduction to relationshipsTypes of dependencyLead and lagEntering dependencies in various waysUnlinking tasksCritical path and slackViews
05Work Breakdown Structure5 topics
Introduction to WBSWBS codes and their typesCreating WBS codesWBS outline codesSummary tasks and sub-tasks
06Constraints and Recurring Tasks6 topics
Types of constraintWorking with constraintsResolving conflicts caused by constraintsDeadlinesIntroduction to recurring tasksSetting a recurring task
07Define and Assign Resources9 topics
Types of resourcesResource sheetResource information dialog boxTask typesEffort driven schedulingAssigning, removing and replacing resourcesResource calendarsWays to assign resourcesWorking with hyperlinks
08Resource Analysis & Levelling6 topics
Resource analysis in the Gantt chart and resource sheetResource graph analysisViews to identify over-allocated resourcesResource levelling techniquesTypes of levellingAutomatic and manual levelling
09Tracking8 topics
Introduction to trackingBaselines and how to set themUpdating tasks with actual informationEntering a task's completion percentageUpdating tasks and the entire projectSetting status date and updating the projectTypes of percent completeComparing baseline and actual with the Tracking Gantt chart
10Earned Value Analysis4 topics
About earned valueEarned value fieldsEarned value tableAnalysing variance, indicators and revising the schedule
11Filters, Groups and Multiple Projects8 topics
Working with filtersWorking with groupsIntroduction to multiple projectsConsolidating projectsResource sharing and creating a resource poolSharing resources among projectsCompare ProjectOrganizer
12Customisation, Formatting and Reports8 topics
Creating a custom fieldGraphical indicators in custom fieldsFormattingChanging the Gantt chart layoutTypes of reportsCreating text reportsVisual reportsCustomising standard reports
Foundation level
Essential in MSP
Learners who want a focused 40-hour MS Project course on the core scheduling workflow, from calendars and WBS to baselines and reports.
40 hours7 modules · 29 topicsCode EBCOS2201Certificate: CADD Centre network
7 modules · 29 topics
01MSP Road Map3 topics
Introduction to MSPMSP road map and featuresMSP GUI
02Calendar and Work Breakdown Structure5 topics
Types of calendars and defining a calendarAssigning calendars to the project and tasksTimescale and calendar viewWBS codes and outline codesSummary tasks and sub-tasks
03Task and Its Relationship6 topics
Entering tasks and durationsTask modesTypes of dependencyLead and lagConstraints and deadlinesRecurring tasks
04Critical Path Method3 topics
Introduction to the critical pathSlackViews to review the critical path
05Resources4 topics
Resource sheet and types of resourcesAssigning resources to tasksResource calendarsIdentifying over-allocated resources and levelling
06Baseline and Updation4 topics
Setting a baselineUpdating tasks with actual informationStatus date and updating the projectComparing baseline and actual in the Tracking Gantt chart
07Multiple Projects and Reports4 topics
Consolidating projectsResource pools and sharing resourcesFilters and groupsText and visual reports
Professional level
Proficient in MSP with PPM concepts
Engineers and managers who want a 64-hour course that joins project management process groups with hands-on scheduling in MS Project.
64 hours12 modules · 71 topicsCode EBPFM2207Certificate: CADD Centre network
12 modules · 71 topics
01Project Management Framework3 topics
Project and project managementOrganisation structure and project life cycleProcess groups and knowledge areas
02Project Initiation6 topics
Develop project charterIdentify stakeholdersDevelop project management planPlan scope managementCollect requirementsDefine scope
03Project Planning – Schedule7 topics
Creating the WBSDefine activitiesSequence activitiesEstimate activity resourcesPlan schedule managementDevelop schedulePractice on the critical path method
04Project Planning – Cost, Quality, Risk and More9 topics
Plan cost management, estimate costs and determine budgetPlan quality managementPlan human resource managementPlan communication managementPlan risk management and identify risksQualitative and quantitative risk analysisPlan risk responsesPlan procurement managementPlan stakeholder management
05Project Execution6 topics
Direct and manage project workPerform quality assuranceAcquire, develop and manage the project teamManage communicationConduct procurementManage stakeholder engagement
06Monitoring, Controlling and Closing5 topics
Control qualityControl communicationControl risk, procurement and stakeholder engagementClose project or phaseClose procurements
07MSP Introduction and Calendars7 topics
Introduction to MSP and the MSP road mapGetting started and MSP GUICalendar types and defining calendarsAssigning calendars in the Gantt chart and to the projectAssigning a resource calendar to a resourceCalendar view and fiscal yearPractice on calendar creation
08Tasks, Relationships and WBS7 topics
Entering tasks and durationsMilestones and inactive tasksRelationships and entering dependenciesCritical path and viewsWBS codes, types, summary tasks and sub-tasksConstraints, deadlines and recurring tasksPractice on relationships and WBS creation
09Resources, Analysis and Levelling5 topics
Types of resources and entering names in the resource sheetTask types and effort driven schedulingResource analysis and viewsResource levellingPractice on resource creation and analysis
10Tracking and Earned Value6 topics
Introduction to tracking and estimate versus actualBaselinesUpdating tasks with actual informationTypes of percent completeEarned value fields and methods of calculating earned valuePractice on project updating and earned value
11Filters, Groups and Multiple Projects5 topics
Default task filtersGroups and sorting tasksViewing multiple projectsResource sharing, Compare Project and OrganizerPractice on filters and groups
12Customisation and Reports5 topics
Custom fields and formattingReport typesCreating a project reportVisual reportsPractice on reports
05Choose your level
Which level is right for me?
Course on Microsoft Project, Essential in MSP and Certificate in MS Project are all 40-hour courses on the core MS Project workflow; your counsellor will suggest the one running at your centre. Choose Proficient in MSP with PPM concepts (64 hours) if you also want the full project management process – initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing.
| Programme | Level | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate in MS Project Code CE25PM01 | Foundation | 40 h | Learners who want a 40-hour certificate course in MS Project covering scheduling, constraints, cost, tracking, earned value and multiple projects. |
| Course on Microsoft Project Code EBCMP2209 | Foundation | 40 h | Beginners and working professionals who want a 40-hour, practice-based course in planning and tracking projects with MS Project. |
| Essential in MSP Code EBCOS2201 | Foundation | 40 h | Learners who want a focused 40-hour MS Project course on the core scheduling workflow, from calendars and WBS to baselines and reports. |
| Proficient in MSP with PPM concepts Code EBPFM2207 | Professional | 64 h | Engineers and managers who want a 64-hour course that joins project management process groups with hands-on scheduling in MS Project. |
Foundation
Course on · Essential · Certificate · SKEP · Executive DiplomaStart here. Core tools, workflow and a practice project.
Professional
Proficient · ProfessionalIndustry-style exercises, advanced features and a portfolio project.
Master
Advanced · Expert · MastersComplete programmes that combine several tools and a capstone project.
06Hands-on
Projects you will build
You learn by making real deliverables – reviewed by your trainer before certification.
Residential building schedule
Plan a house or apartment block from foundation to handover with WBS, links and a critical path.
Plant maintenance shutdown
Schedule a short shutdown with crews, equipment and tight deadlines, then level over-allocated resources.
Software release plan
Build a sprint-style release schedule with milestones and recurring review meetings.
Progress update and earned value
Set a baseline, enter actuals for several weeks and report schedule and cost variance.
Multi-project resource pool
Share a common team across two projects and resolve conflicts with a resource pool.
Tools & features covered
Microsoft ProjectGantt chart and Tracking GanttProject and resource calendarsWBS and outline codesCritical path and slackResource sheet, usage and resource graphResource levellingBaselines and progress updatesEarned value fields and tablesResource pools and OrganizerCustom fields and graphical indicatorsText and visual reports
Talk to a counsellor about MS Project
Get the full syllabus PDF, current fee, offers and the next batch date on WhatsApp – usually within minutes during centre hours.
07Careers
Jobs you can apply for after MS Project
Roles that list this skill in Indian job postings.
Planning Engineer
Builds and updates project schedules and reports progress.
Project Coordinator
Tracks tasks, resources and deadlines for the project manager.
Project Control Engineer
Monitors schedule and cost using baselines and earned value.
PMO Analyst
Maintains project data and prepares status reports for management.
Scheduler
Creates detailed schedules and critical path analyses for projects.
Assistant Project Manager
Supports planning, team coordination and client reporting.
Project Manager (after experience)
Leads projects end to end, using schedules to guide decisions.
Salary you can expect
Fresher0–2 years₹2.4–4 LPA
Experienced3–5 years₹5–9 LPA
Senior6+ years₹10–18 LPA
Indicative ranges for India; pay varies by company, city, skills and experience. Figures in lakh per annum (LPA).
Industries that use it
Construction and real estateInfrastructureManufacturing and plant engineeringOil, gas and powerIT and software servicesEngineering consultanciesTelecomHealthcare projects
Companies that use these skills
Larsen & ToubroTata ProjectsShapoorji PallonjiAfcons InfrastructureBHELTata Consultancy ServicesInfosysWiproCognizantThermaxAECOM IndiaJacobsJones Lang LaSalle (JLL)Sobha
Examples of well-known companies and sectors in India that use these skills. They are not CareerKraft partners or recruiters.
Your career path
1
Planning Trainee / Project Coordinator
Updates schedules and prepares simple progress reports.
2
Planning Engineer
Owns project schedules, critical path reviews and resource plans.
3
Senior Planner / Project Control Lead
Manages baselines, earned value and reporting for large projects.
4
Project Manager
Leads delivery of projects, using schedules to manage time, cost and scope.
5
Programme Manager / PMO Head
Oversees several projects and sets planning standards.
Placements
Students placed from our centres
Raghul P
Team member
V V Systems & Power Panels Pvt. Ltd, Bangalore
AK
Aswin Kumar K
Trainee Conversion Associate
Amnet ContentSource Pvt. Ltd
VG
Vinodhini G
Teacher (Event Coordinator)
Arya Vidhyasshram CBSE School
BK
Boomika K
Voice Process
EBIX Cash Global Services Pvt. Ltd, Nandanam
08How you learn
Classroom, online or both.
Same syllabus and certificate in every mode. Your counsellor confirms the mode based on trainer availability for your batch.
Classroom
Learn in our labs at Katpadi, Vellore or Ranipet with your trainer beside you and classmates to build with.
Online
Live sessions from home with the same syllabus, projects and certificate. Good if you cannot travel every day.
Hybrid
Lab days plus online sessions around college or work. The mode depends on trainer availability for your batch.
Certificate
On completing a level and its project assessment, you receive the course certificate of the CADD Centre, SynergySBS network, issued through CareerKraft as the authorised training partner.
Batches & timings
Weekday, weekend and fast-track batches within centre hours (Mon–Sat 9:30 AM – 6:30 PM · Sun 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM). Ask for the next start date at your centre.
Fees & EMI
The fee depends on the level and mode. Your counsellor shares the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Why learn at CareerKraft
Authorised partner training
Structured syllabi and certificates from the CADD Centre, Livewire and SynergySBS networks.
Learn by doing
Hands-on lab work and a project assessed before you are certified.
Personal attention
Industry-experienced trainers and batches small enough to ask questions.
Placement support
Resume help, mock interviews and job leads when you are ready – no false promises.
Career guides that include this course
11Where to learn
Learn MS Project at any of 3 centres
Same syllabus, trainer standard and certificate at every centre. Tap the centre you want.
MS Project in Katpadi
Near Aascars Cinemas, Katpadi
CADD Centre Katpadi · SynergySBS Katpadi
MS Project in Vellore
Near Raja Theatre, Vellore
CADD Centre Vellore · SynergySBS Vellore
MS Project in Ranipet
Near SBI, Muthukadai, Ranipet
CADD Centre Ranipet · SynergySBS Ranipet
09FAQ
MS Project course – your questions answered
12 answers about levels, duration, eligibility, certificate, placement support and fees.
Still have a question? The counsellor at the centre you prefer replies on WhatsApp.
Ask on WhatsAppWhat is MS Project?
Microsoft Project is software for planning and tracking projects. You enter tasks, link them, assign resources and track progress against a baseline using Gantt charts and reports.
Who can join the MS Project course?
Civil, mechanical, electrical and IT graduates, MBA students, site engineers, project coordinators and working professionals can join. Basic computer and Excel use is enough.
How long is each MS Project level?
Course on Microsoft Project, Essential in MSP and Certificate in MS Project are 40 hours each. Proficient in MSP with PPM concepts is 64 hours.
Which level should I choose?
For MS Project skills alone, a 40-hour course is enough. If you also want project management processes such as scope, cost, risk and procurement planning, choose Proficient in MSP with PPM concepts.
Is MS Project useful for civil engineers?
Yes. Planning engineers on building and infrastructure projects use it to schedule work, manage resources and report progress. Primavera is another tool used on larger projects, and it is taught in a separate course.
Can I learn online or in hybrid mode?
Yes. Classroom, online and hybrid modes are available depending on trainer availability. Your centre's counsellor will confirm the options.
Is there a free demo class?
You can ask for a demo session when you enquire. The counsellor at your chosen centre will arrange it on WhatsApp or phone.
Will I get a certificate?
Yes. You receive a course completion certificate after completing the course and its assessment.
Do you provide placement support?
We provide placement support, including resume help, mock interviews and job leads. We do not guarantee a job.
What is the fee, and is EMI available?
Fees depend on the level and mode. The counsellor at your chosen centre will share the current fee, offers and EMI options on WhatsApp.
Do I need my own laptop?
Not for classroom batches, as the centre provides systems. For online classes you need a Windows computer that can run MS Project; the counsellor will guide you.
What jobs and salary can I expect, and which centre can I join?
Roles include planning engineer, project coordinator and project control engineer, with fresher pay in India typically around ₹2.4–4 LPA and more in metros. All levels run at Katpadi, Vellore and Ranipet, open Monday to Saturday 9:30 am–6:30 pm and Sunday 9:00 am–2:00 pm.
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