Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project written by Gwen Lowery and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1994 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Timed for release with the latest version of the software, this is the most up-to-date and advanced edition of Lowery's highly popular book. She explains the concepts of project management from the ground up, and takes the reader step by step through the features and applications of Microsoft Project 4.0.

Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project written by Gwen Lowery and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1992 with total page 412 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Novice project managers are taken step-by-step through using this software to expedite all types of projects. This manual explains concepts of project management as well as applications of the software. Numerous examples demonstrate how to use specific software features such as exchanging information with other software programs and managing multiple projects.

Download or read book Practical Project Management with Microsoft Project written by Bonnie Biafore and published by Cold Press Publishing. This book was released on 2021-02-20 with total page 794 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Practical Project Management with Microsoft Project 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.

Download or read book Managing Projects With Microsoft Project 2000 written by Gwen Lowery and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2002-02-28 with total page 481 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn proven project management strategies as you master the world's #1 project management software Here's a winning combination: a series of successful project management strategies that cover every phase of the process AND an insider's guide to the most powerful and versatile project management software available anywhere. That's what you'll find in Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2000. A synchronized learning system helps you get with the program Microsoft Project 2000 brings 21st-century power to this already formidable tool. Whether you're an experienced user preparing to upgrade to Microsoft Project 2000 or an aspiring project manager who needs to understand the big picture as you gain control of the details, this remarkable one-stop guide helps you make the most of this outstanding new program. It puts you in control of every new feature and enhanced capability, including how to: SCHEDULE TASKS AND TRACK PROGRESS using task calendars, deadline dates, estimated durations, baseline and interim plans, and more MANAGE RESOURCES FOR BETTER TASK SCHEDULING with new methods that let you vary resource availability, specify material resources, and set task priorities for resource leveling MODEL PROJECTS GRAPHICALLY WITH NETWORK DIAGRAM VIEW, which offers flexible viewing and formatting of program information in a graphical layout of tasks MANAGE TASKS AND RESOURCES ACROSS A WORKGROUP with Microsoft Project Central-a Web-based companion to Microsoft Project 2000 that allows for task delegation up and down organizational lines, task progress reporting, and narrative status reporting WORK FASTER AND SMARTER by jump-starting new products with templates, grouping tasks and resources, creating your own work breakdown structure numbering scheme-and much, much more

Download or read book Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project written by Advisicon and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-12-28 with total page 404 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to Microsoft Project that focuses on developing a successful project management strategy across the organization to drive better decisions Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project goes far beyond the basics of managing projects with Microsoft Project and how to set up and use the software. This unique guide is an indispensable resource for anyone who operates within a Project Management Operation (PMO) or is affected by the adoption of project management within an organization. Its focus is to provide practical and transitional information for those who are charged with making decisions and supporting corporate and strategic objectives, and who face cost and resource constraints. Because more and more companies are aligning project management with their business strategies, the book not only provides guidance on using Microsoft Project and teaching project management skills, but also includes important information on measuring results and communicating with the executive branch. It also provides valuable guidance in using SharePoint Server for social networking and working within a team. Clearly written and presented, the book: Covers work management using Microsoft Project at multiple levels within an organization Focuses on using Microsoft Project 2010 to integrate and support overall organizational strategies Includes hundreds of graphics, screen shots, and annotations that make it the most accessible and usable guide available on the subject Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project is a valuable reference for project managers at all levels, and it sets a new standard for training manuals used by businesses that teach courses on project management using Microsoft Project.

Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 4 0 written by Gwen Lowery and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1994-05-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects with Microsoft® Project 4.0 for Windows™ and Macintosh® Gwen Lowery Combines job-tested project management strategies with valuable tips for mastering today’s most powerful and versatile desktop project management tool In today’s increasingly competitve, customer-oriented environment, the ability to manage multiple business projects simultaneously is no longer a nicety—it’s an occupational necessity. Now Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 4.0 shows project managers—novices and experienced pro’s alike—how to successfully manage each project that comes their way. This versatile business resource is designed to help you optimize any schedule and make every project happen on time and on budget. How? By offering a practical primer on the concepts and practices of project management and a hands-on tutorial for mastering the latest version of Microsoft Project for Windows and the Macintosh, the standard in desktop project management software. In a clear and concise way this guide explains the fundamentals of project management and the full features of Microsoft Project. From here, a unique chapter organization focuses on each specific phase of the project management process, supplying a wealth of business-tested strategies you can use to customize the power and flexibility of Microsoft Project. The guide: Leads you step-by-step through the three key project management stages — setting up, optimizing, and tracking. Covers setting goals, listing tasks, estimating task duration, sequencing tasks, and assigning people to each task. Explores multiple ways to tailor the functions of Microsoft Project to your preferred work style. Explains how to manage multiple projects, share information with others, and access project information from other software packages. Includes a detailed tutorial for mastering Microsoft Project’s high performance tools. Explains how to optimize and refine a plan, and communicate it to others. From establishing a project’s goals to tracking it to completion, this one-stop guide supplies all the essential business information you need to automate tedious project management tasks, make better deployment decisions, and consistently get the best possible results.

Download or read book Microsoft Project Step by Step Covering Project Online Desktop Client written by Cindy M. Lewis and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2022-03-02 with total page 816 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quick way to learn Microsoft Project! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Microsoft Project. Jump in wherever you need answers. Brisk lessons and detailed screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Quickly start a new plan, build task lists, and assign resources Share your plan and track your progress Capture and fine-tune work and cost details Use Gantt charts and other views and reports to visualize project schedules Share resources across multiple plans and consolidate projects Manage Agile plans using the new task boards to create backlogs, plan sprints, and hold scrum meetings Learn more about integrating Project with Microsoft 365 solutions for collaboration Master project management best practices as you learn Project Easily identify the features and lessons you need

Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project Desktop written by Rolly Perreaux and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-08-29 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The goal of this training book is to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively manage projects using Microsoft Project Desktop (2010, 2013 & 2016). TARGET AUDIENCE This training book is intended for Project Managers, Project Schedulers, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leads and other people responsible for managing projects. These individuals are involved in or responsible for scheduling, estimating, coordinating, controlling, budgeting and staffing of projects and supporting other users of Microsoft Project. COURSE OUTLINE Module 1: Overview of Microsoft Project Lesson 1: What's New in Project? Lesson 2: Backstage Area Lesson 3: The Ribbon Lesson 4: Project Views Module 2: Configure Project Settings Lesson 1: Configuring Display and Schedule Settings Lesson 2: Creating and Configuring Calendars Lesson 3: Creating and Saving a Project Schedule Lesson 4: Scheduling Types Module 3: Working with Tasks Lesson 1: Managing Tasks and the WBS Lesson 2: Working with Task Dependencies Lesson 3: Working with Constraints Lesson 4: Advanced Task Features Module 4: Working with Resources Lesson 1: Resource Types Lesson 2: Creating Resources Module 5: Assigning and Leveling Work Resources Lesson 1: Working with Resource Assignments Lesson 2: Factors that Affect Assignments Lesson 3: Viewing Resource Assignments Lesson 4: Resolving Resource Allocations Module 6: Finalizing the Project Schedule Lesson 1: Understanding the Critical Path Method Lesson 2: Working with Groups, Filters and Highlights Lesson 3: Setting the Project Baseline Module 7: Tracking and Updating Project Schedules Lesson 1: Overview of Tracking the Project Schedule Lesson 2: Tracking Project Progress Lesson 3: Updating Project Progress Module 8: Working with Advanced Features Lesson 1: Linking Multiple Project Schedules Lesson 2: Working with Master and Subprojects Lesson 3: Working with Resource Pools Lesson 4: Integrating with Microsoft Excel and SharePoint AT COMPLETION After completing this training book, you will be able to: * Understand the new user interface of Microsoft Project. * Initialize Microsoft Project settings. * Create a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS). * Create task relationships in a project schedule. * Configure advanced task information. * Use the Task Inspector. * Create and manage resources. * Assign and level work resources. * Review and finalize the project schedule. * Track and update project schedules. * Manage multiple projects and resource pools. PREREQUISITES You should have a working knowledge of the following: * Microsoft Windows Server 20xx networking. * Basic project management concepts. SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS In order to complete the hands-on practices in this course you will require the following software: * Microsoft Project Standard or Microsoft Project Professional * Any version between 2010 - 2016 * Microsoft Excel * Any version between 2010 - 2016 TRAINING FILES Additional training files (PowerPoint slides, LabFiles and Hyper-V Build Guides) can be downloaded from our website at http://www.learnmsproject.ca/support/training-files/

Download or read book Microsoft Project 2016 Step by Step written by Carl Chatfield and published by Microsoft Press. This book was released on 2016-04-08 with total page 856 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The quick way to learn Microsoft Project 2016! This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Project 2016. Jump in wherever you need answers–brisk lessons and colorful screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step. Quickly start a new plan, build task lists, and assign resources Share your plan and track your progress Capture and fine-tune work and cost details Use Gantt charts and other views and reports to visualize project schedules Share resources across multiple plans and consolidate projects Master project management best practices while you learn Project Look up just the tasks and lessons you need

Download or read book Managing Enterprise Projects written by Dale Howard and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2019-12-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 20 years, Microsoft has made professional project management tools available to the masses through the Microsoft Project desktop application and the Project Portfolio Management (PPM) tools Project Online and Project Server. Continuing the tradition started by msProjectExperts many years ago, the latest version of this "blue book" lays out everything a project manager needs to know to effectively use Microsoft Project with either Project Online or Microsoft Project Server 2019.Beginning with an overview of Microsoft's project management tools, Managing Enterprise Projects: Using Project Online and Microsoft Project Server 2019 follows the normal project management life cycle of Defining, Planning, Executing, and Controlling to show you how to effectively use these tools at each step of the cycle. It contains a generous number of Best Practice notes to provide you with our recommendations for best uses of the tools based on our years of field experience. Armed with this book, you will become more effective at using Microsoft Project and the Microsoft PPM tools.

Download or read book Planning and Control Using Microsoft Office Project and Pmbok Guide written by Paul Eastwood Harris and published by Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd. This book was released on 2010 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is principally a Microsoft Project book aimed at Project Management Professionals who understand the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition processes and wish to learn how to use Microsoft Office Project to plan and control their projects in a PMBOK® Guide environment, and discover how to gain the most from the software.This book is may be used for learning Microsoft Project in an environment utilizing the PMBOK® Guide processes and may be used as a self teach book, or a user guide, or for a two-day training course.A Microsoft Project user guide and training manual written for Project Management Professionals following the PMBOK® Guide Fourth Edition who wish to learn how to schedule projects in a single project environment with or without Resources with Microsoft Project. The book is packed with screen shots, constructive tips and is suitable as a training course handout, for learning the software or as a reference book. The book contains workshops with solutions at the end of each chapter for the reader to practice the skills taught in the chapter. The book is based on the Microsoft Project 2007 but may be used with Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as the book points out the differences.

Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 98 written by Gwen Lowery and published by Wiley. This book was released on 1997-12-23 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Managing Projects with Microsoft® Project 98 For Windows™ Gwen Lowery and Rob Ferrara Get the Most out of Your Projects with the Most Successful Project Management Strategies and the World’s #1 Project Management Software. Now in a totally revised and updated edition of the bestselling classic written for first-time project leaders and experienced business professionals alike, Managing Projects With Microsoft Project 98 offers a masterful combination: a series of success-proven project management strategies in all phases of the process plus an insider’s guide to the most powerful and versatile project management software on the market today. …a world-class projects tutor and a think-of-everything assistant all in one! Microsoft Project 98 marks a quantum leap forward for this acclaimed software tool. Lowery and Ferrara’s remarkable guide goes stride for stride with the new program, incorporating coverage of dozens of new features and enhancements for: Creating and Tracking Projects — explore Microsoft Project 98’s new method of calculating task durations and schedules plus its new task scheduling, linking, and tracking features. Managing Resources and Costs Efficiently — the program offers a number of new ways to help you manage money and time, including Task Splitting, Resource Contouring, Multiple and Variable Resource Rates,Resource and Task Usage Views, User-Entered Actual Costs, and more. Enriching Plans Via the Internet — launch your project into cyberspace with the new Web Toolbar, plus options for publishing your plan on the Web and linking Web documents into the plan. Sharing Project Information—put the program’s easier-than-ever importing and exporting, workgroup set-up, and Intranet support features to work. Working Faster and Smarter — new data entry features, auto filters, view displays, graphics inserts, and "Indicator" icon prompts, plus new printing options, make the job go quicker and smoother. Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 98 features a complete new chapter on established electronically-linked workgroups on and off the Web.

Download or read book Making Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project written by Tim Runcie and published by Much-in-Little. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BA guide to Microsoft Project that focuses on developing a successful project management strategy across the organization to drive better decisions/b/ iMaking Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Project/i goes far beyond the basics of managing projects with Microsoft Project and how to set up and use the software. This unique guide is an indispensable resource for anyone who operates within a Project Management Operation (PMO) or is affected by the adoption of project management within an organization. Its focus is to provide practical and transitional information for those who are charged with making decisions and supporting corporate and strategic objectives, and who face cost and resource constraints. Because more and more companies are aligning project management with their business strategies, the book not only provides guidance on using Microsoft Project and teaching project management skills, but also includes important information on measuring results and communicating with the executive branch. It also provides valuable guidance in using SharePoint Server for social networking and working within a team. Clearly written and presented, the book:ulliCovers work management using Microsoft Project at multiple levels within an organization/liliFocuses on using Microsoft Project 2010 to integrate and support overall organizational strategies/liliIncludes hundreds of graphics, screen shots, and annotations that make it the most accessible and usable guide available on the subject/li/ul iMaking Effective Business Decisions Using Microsoft Projec/it is a valuable reference for project managers at all levels, and it sets a new standard for training manuals used by businesses that teach courses on project management using Microsoft Project.

Download or read book Microsoft Project 4 0 for Windows and the Macintosh written by Peggy J. Day and published by Van Nostrand Reinhold Company. This book was released on 1995 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A step-by-step guide to increasing corporate productivity with today's popular project management program. This book is specifically designed to help business users integrate Project 4.0's project management design standards into existing goals, systems, hardware, and business plans. From a basic discussion of the principles of project management to practical advice on planning, implementation and follow-up, all the necessary information is here. Includes many case studies and time-saving shortcuts. Illustrated.

Download or read book Managing Projects with Microsoft Project 2016 and Project Pro for Office 365 written by Michael Samadi and published by . This book was released on 2016-04-07 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Learning Microsoft Project 2019 written by Srikanth Shirodkar and published by Packt Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-09-11 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explore detailed explanations and examples to get up and running with the five phases of the project management lifecycle and integrate project management principles in a variety of projects Key FeaturesExplore various algorithms and the latest features of MS Project to organize and keep track of your projectsUnderstand Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to improve productivityApply real-world best practices and discover the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of schedule managementBook Description Microsoft Project is one of the most popular project management tools for enterprises of all sizes thanks to its wide variety of features such as project scheduling, project budgeting, built-in templates, and reporting tools. Learning Microsoft Project 2019 will get you started with the basics and gradually guide you through the complete project life cycle. Starting with an overview of Microsoft Project 2019 and a brief introduction to project management concepts, this book will take you through the different phases of project management – initiation, planning, execution, control, and closure. You will then learn how to identify and handle problems related to scheduling, costing, resourcing, and work allocation. Understand how to use dynamic reports to create powerful, automated reports and dashboards at the click of a button. This Microsoft Project book highlights the pitfalls of overallocation and demonstrates how to avoid and resolve these issues using a wide spectrum of tools, techniques, and best practices. Finally, you will focus on executing Agile projects efficiently and get to grips with using Kanban and Scrum features. By the end of this book, you will be well-versed with Microsoft Project and have the skills you need to use it effectively in every stage of project management. What you will learnCreate efficient project plans using Microsoft Project 2019Get to grips with resolving complex issues related to time, budget, and resource allocationUnderstand how to create automated dynamic reportsIdentify and protect the critical path in your project and mitigate project risksBecome well-versed with executing Agile projects using MS ProjectUnderstand how to create custom reports and make them available for future projectsWho this book is for If you use Microsoft Office and are looking to use MS Project to manage your projects efficiently, this book is for you. Project managers or anyone interested in project management will also find this book useful. Basic knowledge of Windows UI and MS Office products is required.

Download or read book Dynamic Scheduling With Microsoft Project 2013 written by Rodolfo Ambriz and published by J. Ross Publishing. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 729 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “More than a how-to book, Dynamic Scheduling® With Microsoft® Project 2013 takes you on a journey from concepts through frameworks and processes and then unleashes the power of Project 2013. Easy to use, the book lays out a solid foundation and the authors masterfully walk you through basic functionality and all the new bells and whistles. Enjoy the ride!” —Scott G. Fass, PMP, Strategy, Operations and PPM Executive Microsoft® Project 2013 is a powerful software tool, and like all tools it requires knowledge and skill to be used to its maximum potential. This fully revised new edition provides users with everything they will need to more easily and effectively manage projects to a successful conclusion. Designed for the busy, practicing project manager, Dynamic Scheduling® With Microsoft®Project 2013 will help you get up to speed quickly with the new and enhanced features of Project 2013 (including Project Pro for Office 365) and enable you to create effective schedules using best practices, tips & tricks, and step-by-step instruction. Through the use of helpful screenshots, hands-on exercises, illustrations, and review questions, this guide instructs you on how to build dynamic schedules that will allow you to explore what-if scenarios and dramatically decrease the time you spend making static schedule changes. “A must read, reread, and use daily for all project managers” is what PMI’s Project Management Journal had to say about previous editions. This updated version is even better!