Mastering Microsoft Project 2002

Don't Let Project's Complexity Get in the Way of Effective Project Management Don't fear its complexity. Microsoft Project 2002 is more adaptable than ever. Mastering Microsoft Project 2002 shows you how to make Project really work for you, whether you're managing a sprawling, enterprise-wide project or something much smaller. Learn basic tasks and quickly move on to more advanced features, choosing the path that will make you and your organization efficient and successful. Coverage includes: * Understanding the project management process * Creating a new project * Entering project tasks * Scheduling and linking project tasks * Defining project resources and costs * Assigning and scheduling resources and costs * Communicating project information with other team members * Tracking project process * Assessing and managing risks * Sharing resources and tasks among multiple projects * Analyzing data using views and reports * Importing and exporting project data * Installing and administering Project Server * Using Project Professional and Project Server for enterprise-wide projects * Using Web Access for group projects * Creating Project macros * Customizing fields and forms * Automating Project with VBA

Don'T Fear Its Complexity. Microsoft Project 2002 Is More Adaptable Than Ever. Mastering Microsoft Project 2002 Shows You How To Make Project Really Work For You, Whether You're Managing A Sprawling, Enterprise-Wide Project Or Something Much Smaller. Learn Basic Tasks And Quickly Move On To More Advanced Features, Choosing The Path That Will Make You And Your Organization Efficient And Successful. Coverage Includes:Understanding The Project Management Process,Creating A New Project,Entering Project Tasks,Scheduling And Linking Project Tasks,Defining Project Resources And Costs,Assigning And Scheduling Resources And Costs,Communicating Project Information With Other Team Members,Tracking Project Process,Assessing And Managing Risks,Sharing Resources And Tasks Among Multiple Projects,Analyzing Data Using Views And Reports,Importing And Exporting Project Data,Installing And Administering Project Server,Using Project Professional And Project Server For Enterprise-Wide Projects,Using Web Access For Group Projects,Creating Project Macros,Customizing Fields And Forms,Automating Project With Vba

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Experience learning made easy—and quickly teach yourself how to lead projects to success with Microsoft® Project 2002. With STEP BY STEP, you can take just the lessons you need, or work from cover to cover. Either way, you drive the instruction—building and practicing the skills you need, just when you need them! Develop a project plan with tasks, resources, and assignments Master the tools for presenting your plan and creating reports Track progress and costs—and make real-time adjustments Learn techniques for managing multiple projects and dependencies Collaborate using Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Project Web Access Prepare for the Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOS) exam Plus, sharpen your project-management skills with the quick course in the appendix!

This edition has been thoroughly updated to reflect a new product incorporated in Project called Enterprise Project. Topics covered include scheduling tasks effectively and tracking costs.

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