Planning Scheduling Using Microsoftr Project 2003

This book is an update of the book published in 2007, it includes new workshops and some new text. It designed to teach project management professionals how to use Microsoft Project in a project environment. The book is based on Microsoft Office Project 2007 but may be used with Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as the book outlines the differences between the versions. This book may be used with Microsoft Project as either: a self teach book, or a user guide, or a training manual for a two day training course. A user guide written for Project Management Professionals in any industry who wish to learn or improve their skills in Microsoft Project 20007 and discover how to get the most out of the software up to an intermediate level in a single project environment using Standard or Professional versions.

This book is may be used for learning Microsoft Project 2003 software as either: A self teach book or; A userguide; A Training manual for a two day training course; The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.0 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource levelling and Project Groups. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author's practical experience in using SureTrak in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.

An update of the 2007 edition, the book includes new workshops and some new text. It designed to teach project management professionals how to use Microsoft Project in a project environment. Based on Microsoft Office Project 2007, but may be used with Project 2000, 2002 or 2003 as differences are outlined in book.

Whether your job is to manage the construction of a building, oversee the launch of a new product, host an international event, or plan a company party, Microsoft Project 2003 can help. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies shows you how to use the program to plan, schedule, and budget all phases of a project, assign the resources, create essential reports, and monitor your progress. If you’re new to Project, you’ll find what you need to get up to speed, including info on how Project works, finding your way around, and building your first Project plan. If you’ve used an earlier version of Project, you’ll delve into Project 2003 and all of the new features it puts at your fingertips. Complete with case histories, screen shots, and step-by-step instructions, this guide walks you through: Making calendar settings, building a task-outline, and entering timing and timing relationships for tasks Assigning resources and material costs to tasks Using scheduling and tracking tools: The Gantt Chart which is the main view of Project; The Network Diagram (version of a PERT (program Evaluation and Review Technique) chart; Risk management; and Resource management Recalculating based on what-if scenarios to solve resource conflicts, get your costs within budget, or meet your deadlines Understanding the task/subtask structure, creating an outline, and working with WBS (Work Breakdown Structure) codes Working with a combination of cost types (fixed, work, and material) and customizing costs fields with Value Lists Saving your plan with a baseline Using the tracking toolbar and to record actual activity, update fixed costs, and more Generating and formatting standard reports (complete with graphics), creating custom reports, and using the XML Reporting Wizard If you have Project Server (that complements Project 2003 but is not included), this book shows you how to use Project in an enterprise environment to centralize information online and get real online collaboration. You can publish projects to the Web, allow team members to update their progress, analyze your project status, and generally communicate in one central, online location. Microsoft Project 2003 For Dummies is complete with a bonus CD-ROM that includes: Add-on tools and templates Case history examples Test preparation questions for the Project Management Institute (PMI) certification exam Milestones Project Companion and Project KickStart trial versions Cobra, WBS Chart Pro, PERT Chart Expert, and TimeSheet Professional demo versions Use this friendly guide to get comfortable with Project. You’ll wonder how you managed without it.

Microsoft Office Project 2003 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 of Eric Uyttewaal's best-selling book on Microsoft Project provides users with everything they will need to more easily and effectively manage projects to a successful conclusion. Dynamic Scheduling with Microsoftr Office Project 2003: The Book By and For Professionals is not only written by a certified PMP and project management practitioner with over 17 years of experience using and teaching MS Project, but is also based on the cumulative experience of the author's clients, other instructors, and includes insights from numerous other professionals who have used MS Office Project successfully.

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.

The book is designed for users of earlier versions to upgrade their skills and for new planners to learn the software. It starts with the basics required to create a schedule, through resource planning and on to the more advanced features. A chapter is dedicated to the new functions and it outlines the differences from the earlier versions throughout the book. Microsoft(r) Project 2010 is an extensive software update with many new functions and as a result this is a complete rewrite of the author's previous book. It is designed to teach project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment.

Written for project management professionals who understand how projects are managed and wish to learn how to plan and control projects with or without resources using Primavera Contractor. The spiral bound version will be useful for training courses and for learning the software.

By covering this project management tool, this work offers the reader an understanding of the features, functions and best practices of project management.