Practical Project Management with Microsoft Project

Learn how to manage projects of any size with Microsoft Project. Whether you’re new to project management and Microsoft Project, or looking to expand your skills, this clear and engaging book guides you through Project’s features step by step. You can jump directly to the topics you need. Or download sample files from the book’s website to follow along to build a task list and resource team, develop and fine-tune your schedule, and monitor and correct performance. This book shows you how to make the most of Project’s tools, so you can master Project and the projects you manage with it.Learn Project basics. Follow the step-by-step instructions whether you use Project Standard or Professional. Develop your task list and assemble your team. Assign resources to tasks to build your project schedule. Make your schedule realistic and modify it to deliver on time and within budget. Enter actual values, evaluate performance, correct course, and manage changes. Produce reports and other output to communicate project info to stakeholders and team members. Develop your own views, tables, fields, filters, and groups. Customize the ribbon and Quick Access Toolbar. Exchange data between programs, share customizations, and share info via SharePoint. Use master projects to manage several projects. Learn how Project Server or Project Online help manage project portfolios.