Microsoft Project 2013 Plain & Simple

by Ben Howard

Overview

Get the full-color, visual guide that makes learning Microsoft Project 2013 plain and simple! Follow the book’s easy steps and screenshots and clear, concise language to learn the simplest ways to effectively manage all your projects.

Here’s WHAT you’ll learn:

• Develop a project plan and schedule resources
• Pull together your team and plan their assignments
• Understand dependencies and mitigate risks
• Stay on top of progress, delays, and costs
• Make adjustments and updates quickly
• Communicate with clear, customized reports

Here’s HOW you’ll learn it:

• Jump in wherever you need answers
• Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do
• Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts
• Use TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780735671997
Publisher:	Microsoft Press
Publication date:	05/29/2013
Series:	Plain & Simple Series
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	9.00(w) x 7.20(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Ben Howard is a MCSE, MCT in Project Server, and a Microsoft MVP for Project. He has more than 20 years of experience implementing IT-based solutions to solve business problems across all sectors.

Table of Contents

• Acknowledgments
• Chapter 1: About this book
• Chapter 2: Getting started with Project 2013
• Chapter 3: Getting the Project basics right
• Chapter 4: Creating and modifying tasks
• Chapter 5: Setting estimates
• Chapter 6: Linking the tasks
• Chapter 7: Assigning and managing resources
• Chapter 8: Adding external dependencies and deadlines
• Chapter 9: Communicating the plan
• Chapter 10: Updating and replanning
• Chapter 11: Closing the project
• About the Author