Courses
The following are courses we currently have available
Microsoft Planner
Microsoft Planner: Half-Day Course Outline
18th February 2026
9.30am – 12.30pm
€65 per person
This half-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to Microsoft Planner, a lightweight, web-based project management application designed to help teams organise work visually. Participants will learn how to effectively create, manage, and track tasks, plans, and team progress. The course emphasises practical application and best practices for leveraging Planner within a collaborative environment.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the core functionalities and benefits of Microsoft Planner.
- Create new plans and add members.
- Organise tasks using buckets, labels, and progress indicators.
- Assign tasks, set due dates, and attach relevant files.
- Track team progress using the Charts and Schedule views.
- Integrate Planner with other Microsoft 365 applications.
- Implement best practices for effective task management and team collaboration within Planner.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Microsoft Planner
- What is Microsoft Planner?
- Key features and benefits
- Navigating the Planner interface
- Understanding the relationship between Planner, Microsoft 365 Groups, and Microsoft Teams
Module 2: Creating and Structuring Plans
- Creating a new plan
- Adding members to a plan
- Understanding and customising buckets
- Creating and managing tasks
- Adding task details (description, checklist, attachments)
- Setting priority and progress
- Assigning tasks to team members
Module 3: Task Management and Collaboration
- Organising tasks with labels
- Setting and tracking due dates
- Commenting on tasks
- Attaching files to tasks
- Filtering and grouping tasks
Module 4: Monitoring Progress and Reporting
- Utilising the Charts view for visual progress tracking
- Understanding the Schedule view
- Exporting plan data (if applicable)
- Best practices for team collaboration and communication within Planner
Module 5: Integration
- Integrating Planner with Microsoft Teams
- Accessing Planner from SharePoint
Nexus Human –
Nexus Human, established over 20 years ago, stands as a pillar of excellence in the realm of IT and Business Skills Training and education in the UK, Ireland and in locations across the globe. For over two decades, Nexus Human has been a steadfast source of reliable and high-quality training solutions, catering to a diverse range of professional and educational needs.
With a strong reputation in the Training Industry, Nexus Human has consistently demonstrated its commitment to equipping individuals and organisations with the skills and knowledge required to thrive in today’s dynamic world. Our training programs span a wide spectrum, encompassing IT certifications, business skills, and much more.
What sets Nexus Human apart is our unwavering dedication to staying at the forefront of industry trends and technology advancements.Our expert instructors, coupled with cutting-edge training resources, ensure that students receive the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge available. The impact of Nexus Human extends far and wide, helping individuals enhance their career prospects and aiding businesses in achieving their goals.
In order for us to continue to bring you subsidized content we will require you to fill out a profile sheet which will be emailed to you after your booking – completion of this sheet guarantees you a place on the training.
Please note our training courses are only available for people residing in the Republic of Ireland
Please note training sessions are live interactive training.