Project management assistant

Price
Net: 1.650,00 €
VAT.: 313,50 €

Duration
3 days

For companies and job seekers:
this course is 100% fundable!

Location

Course Language
German

Training Solutions
WalkIn^®

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Professional project assistance combines organization, communication, and digital expertise. Efficient coordination is becoming a decisive factor for success in modern teams.

Key topics

Structure and manage teams effectively.
Planning and prioritizing tasks transparently.
Organizing cross-location collaboration.
Delivering clear and compelling presentations.
Optimizing digital workflows.

Prerequisites
Experience in an administrative environment and basic knowledge of Office applications.

Target group
Professionals in project environments, assistant roles, team coordination.

Well-thought-out organization and digital security strengthen the role of the assistant as a central interface in project management.

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Course content

Microsoft Teams – Efficient online collaboration

Virtual meetings:
- Join meetings
- Create and share invitations
- Present content and screen
- Host meetings
Use the Teams app on the go
Organization:
- Create and manage teams and channels
Summary and evaluation
- Points at a glance

Microsoft Planner – Coordinate and manage projects efficiently

Course overview
- Microsoft Planner – Manage teamwork with ease
- Introduction to Microsoft Planner
Getting started with Microsoft Planner
- Using Microsoft Planner in practice
- Starting Planner and exploring its features
Developing and structuring plans
- Creating a plan
- Organize plans with "buckets"
- Building plans – Introduction
- Building plans
- Building plans – Task
- Building plans – Solution
- Building plans – Afterword
Task management
- Introduction to tasks
- Creating new entries
- Opening and changing tasks
- Using notes and to-do lists
- Attaching and editing files
- Using comments – getting started
- Applying comments
- Advanced task functions – Introduction
- Advanced task functions
Clearly mapping structures
- Introduction to the plan overview
- Sort tasks specifically
- Group tasks by topic
- Flexible navigation display
Planner linked to other applications
- Overview of Microsoft 365 app connections
- Using Planner with Outlook
- Introduction to Planner and Excel usage
- Integration of Planner with Excel
- Planner integrated into SharePoint
- Introduction to Planner and Teams features
- Using Planner within Teams
- Getting started with Planner and Microsoft To Do
- Planner combined with Microsoft To Do
Concluding remarks
- Approaches to success
- Summary

Microsoft PowerPoint - Level 1

Course overview
Basics in PowerPoint
- Introduction to the interface
- The PowerPoint work environment
- Introduction to presentation views
- Views for presentations
- Introduction: Creating and saving files
- Creating and saving presentations
- Introduction to PowerPoint Help
- Using Support in PowerPoint
Creating presentations
- Templates for presentations
- Customizing text
- Inserting, changing, and removing slides
- Using designs – Introduction
- Using designs
Advanced text editing
- Introduction to font design
- Font formatting
- Introduction to paragraph formatting
- Paragraph formatting
- Adjusting text alignment
- Designing placeholders for text
- Selecting text
- Translate text into other languages
Using visual elements in presentations
- Introduction to visual design
- Inserting and placing photos
- Designing and customizing shapes
- Using and combining pictograms
- Integrating and displaying 3D objects
- Drawing freehand and writing digitally
Playing presentations
- Plan the introduction to the presentation
- Spell check and automatic correction
- Designing accessible content
- Use slide transitions
- Use animations for elements
- Navigation with zoom function
- Print presentations
- Start presentation
- Export presentation to other formats

Frequently asked questions

What does a project management assistant do?

Supports project managers in planning, organizing, and implementation. Monitors deadlines, coordinates teams, creates reports, and ensures smooth processes.

Who is further training in project assistance suitable for?

Ideal for anyone with organizational talent who enjoys working in a team and finds project work exciting—also suitable for career changers.

What content is covered in the continuing education program?

Project management basics, time and resource planning, digital tools, communication within the project, documentation, reporting, and team coordination.

What career opportunities arise after completing the training?

Good entry-level opportunities in companies across all industries. The profession is in demand—often a stepping stone to project management or office management.

Is a specific degree required for further training?

Not necessarily. In most cases, a secondary school diploma and professional experience in an office or organizational setting are sufficient. Motivation is what counts.