Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft® Project 2010

Planning and Scheduling Using Microsoft® Project 2010

Synopsis:<br />The 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. A chapter is dedicated to the new functions and it outlines the differences from the earlier versions throughout the book.<br />Microsoft® Project 2010 is an extensive software update with many new functions and as a result this is a complete rewrite of the author’s previous book. It is designed to teach project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment. <br />This publication was written so it may be used as:<br />• A training manual, or<br />• A self teach book, or<br />• A user guide<br />The book stays focused on the information required to create and update a schedule with or without resources using Microsoft® Project 2010 by:<br />• Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and control a project.<br />• Keeping the information relevant to each topic in the appropriate chapter.<br />• Providing a quick reference at the start of each chapter listing the chapter topics.<br />• Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.<br />The book is aimed at:<br />• Project managers and schedulers who wish learn the software, however are unable to attend a training course, or require a reference book.<br />• 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.<br />• Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own courses. <br />About the Author:<br />Paul Harris holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering obtained in the UK and is a Certified Cost Engineer through AACE International, a certified PRINCE2™ practitioner and Approved PRINCE2™ Trainer. He has worked in the project controls industry for a number of years and has assisted many companies in a range of industries to set up and run project controls systems. His Melbourne, Australia based company, Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, offers project controls consulting and training services with a strong focus on Microsoft and Primavera software.<br />