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Learning Microsoft Project 2019. Streamline project, resource, and schedule management with Microsoft's project management software

Learning Microsoft Project 2019. Streamline project, resource, and schedule management with Microsoft's project management software

Srikanth Shirodkar

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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.
  • 1. Project Management - the Essential Primer
  • 2. Fundamentals of Microsoft Project
  • 3. Initiating projects with Microsoft Project
  • 4. Underlying Concepts of Microsoft Project
  • 5. Resource Management with Microsoft Project
  • 6. Work Breakdown Structure - the Single Critical Factor
  • 7. Tasks - under the Microscope
  • 8. Mastering Link Dependency and Constraints
  • 9. Extended Customization - Tasks and Gantt Formatting
  • 10. Executing Agile Projects with MS Project
  • 11. Overallocation - the Bane of Project Managers
  • 12. Baselines – Techniques and Best Practices
  • 13. Project Tracking Techniques
  • 14. Views, Tables and Customization
  • 15. Resource and Cost Management
  • 16. Critical Path Monitoring and Advanced Techniques
  • 17. Project Reports 101
  • 18. Reviewing Projects and Creating Templates for Success
  • 19. Advanced Custom Reports and Templates
  • 20. Book Conclusion and Next Steps
  • 21. Appendix A - Using this Book as a Textbook
  • 22. Appendix B - Available Fields Reference
  • 23. Appendix C - Keyboard Shortcuts
  • 24. Appendix D - Glossary
  • Title: Learning Microsoft Project 2019. Streamline project, resource, and schedule management with Microsoft's project management software
  • Author: Srikanth Shirodkar
  • Original title: Learning Microsoft Project 2019. Streamline project, resource, and schedule management with Microsoft's project management software
  • ISBN: 9781838983727, 9781838983727
  • Date of issue: 2020-09-11
  • Format: Ebook
  • Item ID: e_2afq
  • Publisher: Packt Publishing