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Microsoft Project Step by Step (covering Project Online Desktop Client)

by Cindy M. Lewis

March 2022

Beginner

608 pages

13h 19m

English

Microsoft Press

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Who this book is forThe Step by Step approachDownload the practice filesE-book editionAdapt procedure stepsHow to get support & provide feedback
Meet the Project programMeet the Project familyUsers of Project Standard and Project ProfessionalSee the new features in Project Online desktop clientReview features in earlier versionsTake a project manager’s perspectiveLet’s get started!
Explore the Project user interfaceManage files and set options in the Backstage viewWork with schedule details in viewsUse reports to check a plan’s statusSkills reviewPractice tasks
Create a new plan and set its start dateSet nonworking days in the project calendarEnter the plan title and other propertiesSkills reviewPractice tasks
Create tasksSwitch task scheduling from manual to automaticEnter task durations and estimatesEnter milestone tasksCreate summary tasks to outline the planLink tasks to create dependenciesCheck a plan’s duration and finish dateDocument task informationSkills reviewPractice tasks
Set up work resourcesEnter the maximum capacity for work resourcesEnter work resource pay ratesAdjust working time in a resource calendarSet up cost resourcesDocument resources by using notesSkills reviewPractice tasks
Assign work resources to tasksControl work when adding or removing resource assignmentsAssign cost resources to tasksCheck the plan after assigning resourcesSkills reviewPractice tasks
Customize a Gantt chart viewAdd tasks to a Timeline viewCustomize reportsCopy views and reportsPrint views and reportsSkills reviewPractice tasks
Understand progress trackingSave a baseline of your planTrack a plan as scheduledEnter a task’s completion percentageEnter actual values for tasksSkills reviewPractice tasks
See task relationships by using Task PathAdjust task link relationshipsControl task scheduling by using constraintsInterrupt work on a taskAdjust working time for individual tasksControl task scheduling by using task typesSee task schedule details by using the Task InspectorSkills reviewPractice tasks
Enter deadline datesEnter fixed costsCreate a recurring taskView the plan’s critical pathSchedule summary tasks manuallySkills reviewPractice tasks
Change resource availability over multiple date rangesWork with multiple resource pay ratesChange resource pay rates over different date rangesDelay the start of assignmentsApply contours to assignmentsCreate and assign material resourcesView resource capacityAdjust assignments in the Team Planner viewSkills reviewPractice tasks
Examine resource allocations over timeResolve resource overallocations manuallyLevel overallocated resourcesCheck the plan’s cost and finish dateInactivate tasksSkills reviewPractice tasks
Sort plan detailsGroup plan detailsFilter plan detailsCreate new tablesCreate new viewsSkills reviewPractice tasks
Update a baselineTrack actual and remaining work for tasks and assignmentsTrack timephased actual work for tasks and assignmentsReschedule incomplete workSkills reviewPractice tasks
Examine a plan’s varianceIdentify tasks that have slippedExamine task costsExamine resource costsSkills reviewPractice tasks
Format a Gantt chart viewFormat a Timeline viewFormat a Network Diagram viewFormat a Calendar viewPrint and export viewsSkills reviewPractice tasks
Create a custom reportCustomize charts in a reportCustomize tables in a reportSkills reviewPractice tasks
Share custom elements between plansRecord and run macrosEdit macrosCustomize the ribbon and Quick Access ToolbarSkills reviewPractice tasks
Copy Project data to and from other programsOpen files in other formats in ProjectSave to other file formats from ProjectGenerate reports with Excel and VisioSkills reviewPractice tasks
Share a resource pool across multiple plansConsolidate plansCreate dependencies between plansSkills reviewPractice tasks
Get started in Agile with the Sprints Project templateCreate the product backlogCreate the Agile teamCustomize task board cardsPlan a sprintRecord progress from daily scrum meetingsGenerate reports for sprint reviewsSources for more informationSkills reviewPractice tasks
Understand what defines a projectThe project triangle: View projects in terms of time, cost, and scopeTime, cost, and scope: Manage project constraintsManage your projects with Project
Join a Project learning communityJoin a project-management learning community
Set the Project Online desktop client or Project Professional to Computer modeLink to a Microsoft Planner planImport into Project for the webSynchronize tasks with SharePoint OnlineCollaborate in Project Online/Project Server by using Project Web AppProject portfolio management
Match content to instructional needsTeach project management with Project

Overview

The quick way to learn Microsoft Project!

This is learning made easy. Get more done quickly with Microsoft Project. Jump in wherever you need answers. Brisk lessons and detailed screenshots show you exactly what to do, step by step.

Quickly start a new plan, build task lists, and assign resources
Share your plan and track your progress
Capture and fine-tune work and cost details
Use Gantt charts and other views and reports to visualize project schedules
Share resources across multiple plans and consolidate projects
Manage Agile plans using the new task boards to create backlogs, plan sprints, and hold scrum meetings
Learn more about integrating Project with Microsoft 365 solutions for collaboration
Master project management best practices as you learn Project
Easily identify the features and lessons you need

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