Explains how to use the project management software to organize schedules, create Gantt charts, track budgets, reduce waste, and prepare customized reports with multimedia effects.

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...

Experience learning made easy - and quickly teach yourself how to manage the complete project life cycle with Project 2013. With Step by Step, you set the pace - building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Work with Project 2013 on your PC or touch-enabled device Build and fine-tune your project plan Schedule tasks and milestones, and assign resources Track progress and costs, and manage variances Troubleshoot delays and...

Led by a well-known Project expert, you'll learn how to apply the right tools and techniques to the most common project-management scenarios you'll encounter. Most important, you'll see the effects of different approaches in action-so you can make the best decisions for your project. Orchestrate great results by learning the most effective ways to: Identify project scope and goalsEvaluate project costs Drive a project plan and scheduleOrganize and...

"Whether you're managing a project for a small team or supervising a corporate assignment involving hundreds, the power of Microsoft Project 2007 and the detailed information in this comprehensive guide can keep you on track. From setting budgets to allocating resources to tracking results, each of the book's seven parts thoroughly focuses on key elements in a logical sequence so you can find what you need"--Resource description page.

A comprehensive guide to the project management software includes time-saving solutions, troubleshooting tips, and workarounds.

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