Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 2013, 2016 & 2019

This 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.
Microsoft® Project 2019 is a minor update of Microsoft® Project 2016 and therefore this book covers versions 2013, 2016 and 2019. This book is aimed at showing project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment.
This book is an update of the author’s last book “Planning and Scheduling using Microsoft® Project 2013 and 2016”. It has revised workshops and incudes the new functions of Microsoft Project 2016.
This publication was written so it may be used as:
•A training manual, or
•A self teach book, or
•A user guide.
The book stays focused on the information required to create and update a schedule with or without resources using Microsoft® Project 2013, 2016 and 2019 by:
• Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and control a project.
•Keeping the information relevant to each topic in the appropriate chapter.
•Providing a quick reference at the start of each chapter listing the chapter topics.
•Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.
The book is aimed at:
•Project managers and schedulers who wish learn the software, however are unable to attend a training course, or require a reference book.
•Project management companies in industries such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees a good practical guide to using the software.
•Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own courses.