Planner Training: Mastering Project and Task Management
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The Planner Training course at a glance
- Length
- 3.5 hours
- Schedule
- 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Format
- Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Audience
- Tous
- Price
- $650 per participant, or $450 for public bodies and non-profits (plus taxes)
- Language
- English
Doussou Formation and Planner Training: key facts
- Since 2016Doussou Formation has been delivering professional training in Quebec
- 300+specialized courses in our catalogue
- 97 %satisfaction according to client evaluations
- RAP · CPMTAccredited supplier and recognized training organization
Upcoming Planner Training sessions
Planner Training course outline
Advanced Task Tracking
- Use the Charts view to monitor overall progress
- Use the Calendar view to track due dates
- Group and filter tasks (by assignee, priority, or status)
Structuring Complex Projects
- Naming conventions and logical organization of buckets
- Distributing roles and tasks by department or project phase
- Best practices for long-term or cross-functional projects
Multi-Team Collaboration
- Manage multiple plans within a shared environment
- Track contributions from different teams
- Coordinate across departments and project owners
Useful Integrations
- Link Planner to Outlook to track personal tasks
- Combine usage with Microsoft To Do
- Store and centralize documents using SharePoint
Usage Optimization
- Tips to reduce unnecessary notifications
- Organize tasks by milestones, sprints, or activity types
- Best practices for plan readability and clarity
Practical Cases and Group Discussions
- Apply concepts to a real-world case suggested by participants
- Group or individual demonstrations
- Feedback and sharing of best practices
Prices and practical information
Preferred rate
$450 / participant
Public bodies and non-profits · plus taxes
Standard price
$650 / participant
Businesses and individuals · plus taxes
Practical information
- Length: 3.5 hours
- Schedule: 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Format: Live virtual class or in person in Montreal and Quebec City
- Payment: online (PayPal or card) when registering, or by invoice for organizations
- Funding: Doussou Formation is a training organization accredited by the CPMT. For Quebec employers subject to the Act to promote workforce skills development (payroll over $2M), this course can count toward their 1% training obligation.
Corporate Planner Training training
Train your whole team as a private group, on your own documents, at your premises or in a virtual class, on the dates that suit you.
Participant reviews
97% satisfaction (end-of-course evaluations, 120 evaluations) · Read all testimonials
Why take this Planner Training course
Objectives: what you will be able to do
- Use the Charts and Calendar views for advanced visual project tracking
- Structure a plan suited to more complex projects (e.g., RFPs, training plans, event coordination)
- Filter and group tasks using relevant criteria (assignee, priority, due date, etc.)
- Coordinate projects effectively across multiple teams or departments
- Leverage key integrations with Outlook, SharePoint, and Microsoft To Do for smoother workflows
- Implement best practices for organization, communication, and workload management
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
Access to Microsoft 365.
What is included
- Course materials and exercise files for each participant
- Certificate of attendance
- Optional personalized coaching after the course
- In public in-person sessions:
- Tea and coffee
- Lunch at a nearby restaurant
- Parking (in some cities)
- Wi-Fi access