Microsoft Project Online · Retires Sept 30, 2026
Project Online is going away. Primavera isn’t.
Microsoft is retiring Project Online this fall. If you run real schedules, the lighter replacements may feel like a step down. Move to the enterprise standard — Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud — with a Certified Oracle Partner who’s done it for over 27 years.
The clock is already running
A hard deadline, and the runway is short
Microsoft has confirmed Project Online will be fully retired on September 30, 2026. New licenses ended in October 2025, and after the cutoff your projects and data inside the service will no longer be accessible. Project desktop and Project Server aren’t affected — but if your team relied on Project Online for real schedule and portfolio management, you need a plan now.
Why Primavera
A replacement built for serious scheduling
Microsoft is steering Project Online users toward lighter tools. For basic task lists, that’s fine. For critical-path planning, resource loading, baselines, and portfolio control, it can leave gaps. Primavera is the platform trusted across construction, engineering, energy, and government for exactly this kind of high-stakes scheduling.
Enterprise-Grade Scheduling
True critical path, baselines, earned value, and resource management — the depth project controls teams depend on.
Built for Portfolios
Manage many projects, resources, and reporting in one place, with the rigor owners and auditors expect.
Proven & Supported
Decades of adoption on active projects worldwide, backed by Oracle and a Certified Oracle Partner.
Two paths
P6 or OPC? We’ll help you pick the right one.
Desktop power
Primavera P6 Professional
The industry-standard scheduling powerhouse. Ideal if you want maximum control, deep scheduling features, and a tool your project controls team can drive hard.
Explore Primavera P6 →
Cloud-native
Oracle Primavera Cloud (OPC)
A modern platform for scheduling, risk, and portfolio management — collaborative, browser-based, and built to scale across teams.
Explore Oracle Primavera Cloud →Not sure which fits? That’s exactly what our needs assessment is for. We match the platform to how your team actually works — not the other way around.
How we get you there
You don’t just get software. You get a transition.
Switching scheduling platforms is where most migrations stall. We handle the whole path so your team is productive on day one — not lost in a new tool.
Assess
We review your current Project Online setup, schedules, and goals, then recommend P6 or OPC and a realistic transition plan.
License & Install
As a Certified Oracle Partner, we get you properly licensed and set up — including cloud hosting if you’d rather not manage servers.
Implement & Bring Your Plans Across
We help stand up your environment and move your existing project plans into Primavera, so you’re not starting from a blank page.
Train & Support
Oracle-certified instructors get your team confident fast — virtual or in-person — backed by post-training support and refresher access.
Why Global PM
The Primavera partner teams have trusted for nearly three decades
We’re a Certified Oracle Primavera software and training partner — not a reseller bolting on a course. We sell, install, host, implement, and teach Primavera every day, which means one accountable team from your first quote through your team’s first live schedule.
- Certified Oracle Partner — licensing, P6, OPC, hosting, and support under one roof.
- Oracle-certified instructors — 100+ years of combined Primavera experience.
- Software included in training — hands-on in P6 from minute one, no install required.
- Support that lasts — post-training instructor help plus refresher access.
The Numbers
Before you switch
Questions teams ask
Is my project data lost when Project Online retires?
After September 30, 2026, data inside Project Online won’t be accessible — which is why exporting and planning your move early matters. We help you bring your existing project plans into Primavera as part of implementation, so your work carries forward.
Do I have to leave the Microsoft ecosystem entirely?
No. This change only affects Project Online. Your team can keep using the Microsoft tools they rely on while running schedules in Primavera — many organizations do exactly that.
Isn’t Primavera overkill for us?
It depends on how you schedule. If you only need simple task lists, a lighter tool may be enough. If you manage critical paths, resources, baselines, or portfolios, Primavera is built for it — and our assessment helps you decide honestly.
How long does a migration take?
It varies by team size and complexity, which is why we start with an assessment. The key is starting before the deadline rather than after it.
Can you train our team?
Yes — that’s a core part of what we do. Oracle-certified instructors offer P6 and OPC courses virtually and in-person (New Orleans, Houston, NYC, Orlando, Atlanta), plus private training for your team.
What does it cost?
Pricing depends on the platform, licensing, hosting, and training you need. Request a quote and we’ll put together a clear, tailored estimate.
Beat the deadline. Move with a partner who’s done it.
Get a free transition assessment and a clear quote for moving your team to Primavera P6 or Oracle Primavera Cloud.
Microsoft, Microsoft Project, and Project Online are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Oracle, Primavera, and Oracle Primavera Cloud are trademarks of Oracle Corporation. Global Project Management Solutions, LLC is an independent Certified Oracle Partner and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Microsoft. Retirement details reflect Microsoft’s published announcement; confirm specifics for your tenant with Microsoft.