The Project Managers Guide to Microsoft Project 2019

Learn Microsoft Project 2019 from the perspective of the project manager.

This guide is an all-in-one training resource and reference that covers all versions found in the Microsoft Project 2019 suite. It is not a “how-to” manual covering the features and functions of the software, but is designed to explain and demonstrate why those features and functions are important to you as a project manager, allowing you to maximize the value of Microsoft Project 2019.

Each aspect of project-manager-specific coverage was selectively compiled by author and Microsoft Project expert Cicala over more than two decades of consulting, project management training, and managing real-world projects using Microsoft Project. Readers will appreciate the robust index and intuitively organized and learning-oriented chapters, and sub-sections for quick reference and problem solving. “Try it” exercises at the close of every chapter help ensure understanding of the content.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

* Understand key components to the Microsoft Project 2019 solution
* Reinforce learning via hands-on exercises with step-by-step illustrations
* Build a plan and work breakdown structure, and manage resources and assignments
* Utilize enterprise project management for creating a project, monitoring, controlling, and tracking
* Export and communicate project information to an external audience

WHO THIS BOOK IS FOR

Project managers with limited time and resources who need to maximize their efficiency with Microsoft Project

Answer keys and supporting PowerPoint slides are available for academic instructors upon request.

GUS CICALA is the founder and CEO of Project Assistants, an Inc. 500 company founded in 1996. Project Assistants focuses on best practices, proven technology, and highly trained consultants who help companies optimize their business strategy. Gus and his team deliver process, technology, and people-based solutions across many industry verticals in the US and Western Europe and have been awarded Silver Competency in project and portfolio management by Microsoft. Gus specializes in Microsoft Project Server and online deployment, training, application development, and portfolio management consulting. He is a certified Microsoft Cloud and Office 365 partner.

PART I: INTRODUCTION TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chapter 1: Introduction

Chapter 2: Understanding Project Management Concepts

Chapter 3: Introduction to Microsoft Project 2019

PART II: PROJECT DEFINITION

Chapter 4: Understanding Project Definition

Chapter 5: Defining Your Project Using Microsoft Project 2019

PART III: PROJECT TASK PLANNING

Chapter 6: Developing a Work Breakdown Structure

Chapter 7: Building a Work Breakdown Structure with Microsoft Project 2019

Chapter 8: Managing Project Resources and Assignments

Chapter 9: Using Microsoft Project 2019 to Optimize the Plan

PART IV: ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Chapter 10: Creating Enterprise Projects

Chapter 11: Monitoring and Controlling – The Project Manager’s Functions

Chapter 12: Using Project Web Application for Tracking

Chapter 13: Other Features in Project Web Application

Chapter 14: Variance Analysis, Plan Revision, and Project Communication

Chapter 15: Presenting Project Information with Microsoft Project 2019