A start-to-finish guide for the most popular project management software in the world

As the world’s most popular project management software application, Microsoft Project delivers essential project capabilities and functionality to over 20 million users around the globe.

In Microsoft Project Fundamentals, veteran project manager and consultant Teresa Stover offers readers a straightforward and comprehensive discussion of basic Microsoft Project techniques you can use to plan and execute projects, assign tasks to resources, track and adjust the schedule, close out completed projects, and more. The book explores every essential part of using Microsoft’s widely used software and covers basic topics that will be of interest to people new to the software.

Split into four parts, this book includes an introduction to project management basics and Microsoft Project, setting up and scheduling tasks, monitoring and controlling progress, and properly closing out your project. It’s ideal for optimizing your experience with Microsoft Project.

Perfect for people coming to Microsoft Project for the first time, as well as users of older versions who need a quick tutorial on the latest features, Microsoft Project Fundamentals also offers step-by-step walkthroughs on:

• Establishing the project charter and scope
• Creating new projects and tasks
• Setting up project resources and assigning them to tasks
• Tracking and viewing project information
• Reporting project information

Get a firm grip on one of the most popular project management applications on the market today

In Microsoft Project Fundamentals: Microsoft Project Standard 2021, Professional 2021, and Project Online Editions, accomplished project management leader Teresa Stover delivers a hands-on introduction to Microsoft’s popular project management software filled with real-world examples and plain-language guidance. The book walks you through how to plan, schedule, manage resources, track progress, and more.

In the book, you’ll:

• Learn principles and best practices of project management while mastering Microsoft Project capabilities, calculations, and views
• Understand how task durations, dependencies, and date constraints power the project schedule
• Manage human, equipment, and material resources, including availability, cost, and task assignments
• Adjust the project to optimize for the project finish date, budget, and resource allocation
• Use Microsoft Project to manage waterfall or agile projects

Ideal for anyone seeking to unlock the potential of Microsoft’s leading project management software for their own project work, Microsoft Project Fundamentals is an essential resource for those new to Microsoft Project and project management, as well as previous users and seasoned project professionals looking for a refresher in the latest features of the newest version of Microsoft Project.