Learning Microsoft Project 2019

Streamline project, resource, and schedule management with Microsoft's project management software

Srikanth Shirodkar 지음

Packt(GCO Science) 2020년 09월 11일 출간

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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

▶Book 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 Learn
？ Create efficient project plans using Microsoft Project 2019
？ Get to grips with resolving complex issues related to time, budget, and resource allocation
？ Understand how to create automated dynamic reports
？ Identify and protect the critical path in your project and mitigate project risks
？ Become well-versed with executing Agile projects using MS Project
？ Understand how to create custom reports and make them available for future projects

▶Key Features
？ Explore various algorithms and the latest features of MS Project to organize and keep track of your projects
？ Understand Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to improve productivity
？ Apply real-world best practices and discover the tips, tricks, and pitfalls of schedule management

▶Who 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.

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▶TABLE of CONTENTS
▷ Section 1: The Iron Triangle ？ a Quick Primer for Project Management
Chapter 1: Project Management ？ the Essential Primer

▷ Section 2: Project Initiation with Microsoft Project
Chapter 2: Fundamentals of Microsoft Project
Chapter 3: Initiating projects with Microsoft Project
Chapter 4: Underlying Concepts of Microsoft Project
Chapter 5: Resource Management with Microsoft Project

▷ Section 3: Project Planning Like a Pro!
Chapter 6: Work Breakdown Structure ？ the Single Critical Factor
Chapter 7: Tasks ？ under the Microscope
Chapter 8: Mastering Link Dependency and Constraints
Chapter 9: Extended Customization ？ Task and Gantt Formatting

▷ Section 4: Project Execution ？ the Real Deal
Chapter 10: Executing Agile Projects with MS Project
Chapter 11: Overallocation ？ the Bane of Project Managers
Chapter 12: Baselines ？ Techniques and Best Practices
Chapter 13: Project Tracking Techniques

▷ Section 5: Monitoring and Control with Microsoft Project
Chapter 14: Views, Tables, and Customization
Chapter 15 : Resource and Cost Management
Chapter 16: Critical Path Monitoring and Advanced Techniques
Chapter 17: Project Reports 101

▷ Section 6: Project Closure with Microsoft Project
Chapter 18: Reviewing Projects and Creating Templates for Success
Chapter 19: Advanced Custom Reports and Templates
Chapter 20: Book Conclusion and Next Steps

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▶ Preface
New learners are very often faced with a double challenge: learning Microsoft Project and navigating project management at the same time. Microsoft Project is a beast, and not easy to learn.

So, I promised myself a few things when I started this book:

？ To remember and address the key pain-points I faced when I started my own journey into Microsoft Project and into project management
？ To introduce topics in the same order as in real-life project management
？ To not get lost within the maze of professional jargon, but to show the spirit and practical logic of its intention
？ To use storytelling to engage the reader, moving from simple concepts to advanced practical usage
？ To leverage all my experience of teaching online courses so that the readers of this book avoid the most common pitfalls

Experienced project managers, too, will benefit from this book. They will be able to plan and estimate, baseline, track progress, monitor and control, and create awesome reports all within a single application. Whether you are a beginner, or an experienced project manager, please start with a complete reading of the book.

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저자(글) Srikanth Shirodkar