
Learning Microsoft Project 2019
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Learning Microsoft Project 2019
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Overview of this book
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.
Table of Contents (32 chapters)
Preface
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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Appendix A: Using This Book as a Textbook
Appendix B: Available Fields Reference
Appendix C: Keyboard Shortcuts
Appendix D: Glossary
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