Microsoft Project Fundamentals. Teresa S. Stover

      1  Cover

      2  Title Page

      3  Copyright

      4  Dedication

      5  Acknowledgments

      6  About the Author

      7  About the Technical Editor

      8  Introduction Who Will Benefit Most from This Book Features

      9  PART I: Manage Your Projects with Microsoft Project Lesson 1: Project Management Basics Projects and Project Managers The Project Triangle Project Processes Project Management Methodologies More About Project Management Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 2: Introducing Microsoft Project How Microsoft Project Helps Microsoft Project Solutions Touring the Microsoft Project App Get Help with Project Key Terms Review Questions

      10  PART II: Plan Your Project Lesson 3: Establish a Strong Foundation Initiate the Project Start Planning Organize Project Plan Documents Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 4: Set Up the Project and Tasks Start a New Project Plan Set the Project Start Date Enter Task Names Sequence Tasks Organize the Task Outline Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 5: Build the Schedule Decide on Automatic Scheduling Get to Know the Gantt Chart Enter Task Durations Set Milestones Link Dependent Tasks Schedule Sprints for an Agile Project Identify Any Hardwired Dates Enter Deadline Reminders Use Project and Task Calendars Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 6: Set Up Resources Add Resources to the Plan Enter Resource Costs Refine Resource Unit Availability Customize Resource Calendars Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 7: Assign Resources to Tasks Assign Work Resources to Tasks Assign Material Resources to Tasks Assign Cost Resources to Tasks Review Resource Assignments See Task Costs from Assignments Change Assignments Key Terms Review Questions Lesson 8: Check and Adjust the Project Check the Project Finish Date Check Costs Check Resource Assignments Set the Project Baseline Key Terms Review