Microsoft Project

An Introduction

1. Microsoft Project (MSP) Presented to, IT-4 th -Evening-2013-2017 Presented by, Ubaid-ur-Rehman -:- 3014

2. Table of Contents Define History Feature descriptions MSP Offers Project Map Track and maintain project Enhancments 15.04.2015 Microsoft Project 2 /15

3. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 3 /15 What is Microsoft Project? Microsoft Project (or MSP) is a project management software program It is designed to assist project managers in: developing plans assigning resources to tasks tracking progress managing budgets analyzing workloads

4. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 4 /15 Short History of MSP The first version of Microsoft Project was released for DOS in 1984 by a company working for Microsoft Microsoft bought all rights to the software in 1985 During 1980’s couple of versions for DOS were released

5. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 5 /15 Short History of MSP The first Windows version in 1990 During 1990’s there were also versions for Mac The latest version for Windows is Microsoft Office Project 2013

6. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 6 /15 Feature Description Project creates budgets based on assignment work and resource rates Resources – people, equipment and materials

7. 15. 4. 2015.. Microsoft Project 7 /15 Feature Description Resources can be shared between projects using a shared resource pool Each resource can have its own calendar Limitation - MS Project presumes additional physical raw materials are always available without limit

8. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 8 /15 MSP Offers Robust management tools with the right blend of: Usability Power Flexibility That’s why you can manage projects more efficiently and effectively.

9. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 9 /15 MSP Offers MSP enables you to stay informed and control: Project work Schedules Finances And to keep project teams aligned

10. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 10 /15 The Project Map The Project Map can help you accomplish your project goals by using the accepted standards and practices of project management methodology

11. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 11 /15 The Project Map The Project Map outlines the three phases of the project life cycle: Build a plan Track and manage a project Close a project

12. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 12 /15 Build a Plan Activities Define a project Plan project activities Plan for a procure resources Plan project costs Plan for quality and risks Plan communication and security Optimize a project plan Print and distribute project information

13. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 13 /15 Track and Manage a Project Activities Track progress Manage a schedule Manage resources Manage costs Manage risks

14. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 14 /15 Close a Project Activity Review final project information Each one of project phase’s activities has it’s own goals

15. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 15 /15 Enhancements Microsoft Project’s capabilities were extended with the introduction of: Microsoft Office Project Server Microsoft Project Web Access Also, newer versions provide for cross-functionality with products like: PowerPoint Visio

16. Conclusion This is an awesome Software to done Your projects more efficiently and accurately. We can save lots of time, paper work, men power and money. 15. 4. 2015. Microsoft Project 16 /15

17. Reference https ://products.office.com/en-us/project/project-and-portfolio-management-software www.ese.upenn.edu/seniordesign/resources/ MS _ Project _Tutorial.pdf http:// en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project 15.4.2015. Microsoft Project 17 /15