Computer support for successful project management : using MS Project 2016 with information technology projects /
Samant, Ulhas M.,
Computer support for successful project management : using MS Project 2016 with information technology projects / Ulhas M. Samant. - First edition. - 1 online resource (xv, 151 pages) : illustrations. - Information systems collection, 2156-6593 . - Information systems collection. .
1. Introduction to information technology project management -- 2. Scope management -- 3. Introduction to project scheduling -- 4. Resources -- 5. Schedule calculations -- 6. Estimating costs and arriving at budget -- 7. Tracking project -- 8. Reports -- 9. Managing multiple projects -- 10. Beyond scope, time, and cost -- 11. Managing Agile projects using MS-Project -- Appendix A. What is new in MS-Project Professional 2016? -- Appendix B. Selecting the right edition -- Appendix C. A quick introduction to MS-Project 2016 -- Appendix D. Harnessing MS-Office -- Appendix E. Getting help for MS-Project -- Appendix F. Understanding the project server -- Appendix G. Keyboard shortcuts -- References -- About the author -- Index.
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In the recent past, computer programs have been used extensively to manage Information Technology projects. It has become almost mandatory for software development managers and students of Information Technology to learn how to use computer software to manage projects using computer software. Computer Support for Successful Project Management: Using MS Project 2016 with Information Technology Projects is a book intended to help Information Technology management professionals and students, in using popular software MS-Project. Although there are many books on MS-Project, there are very few that cover the subject from the Information Technology managers' perspective. This book uses guided examples from the Information Technology sector. Most of the relevant project management terminology, concepts, and key processes have also been discussed, based on the standards of the Project Management Institute. This book helps software development project managers to easily relate with the projects they execute in their day-to-day life. The author has included advanced topics like earned value analysis and multiple project management. A discussion on Agile Methodology and how MS-Project facilitates Agile Project Management has been included in the book. You also learn how a tool like MS-Project can be used for processes related to risk, quality, and so on, in addition to meeting project objectives like scope, time, and cost. This book helps you to transform yourself from an Information Technology professional to an Information Technology project manager.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
9781606497517
Microsoft Project.
Project management--Computer programs.
agile information technology Microsoft Office Project MS Project Office Project PMBOK PMI Project 2016 project management project professional scheduling software software development software project management
[genre]
HD69.P75
Computer support for successful project management : using MS Project 2016 with information technology projects / Ulhas M. Samant. - First edition. - 1 online resource (xv, 151 pages) : illustrations. - Information systems collection, 2156-6593 . - Information systems collection. .
1. Introduction to information technology project management -- 2. Scope management -- 3. Introduction to project scheduling -- 4. Resources -- 5. Schedule calculations -- 6. Estimating costs and arriving at budget -- 7. Tracking project -- 8. Reports -- 9. Managing multiple projects -- 10. Beyond scope, time, and cost -- 11. Managing Agile projects using MS-Project -- Appendix A. What is new in MS-Project Professional 2016? -- Appendix B. Selecting the right edition -- Appendix C. A quick introduction to MS-Project 2016 -- Appendix D. Harnessing MS-Office -- Appendix E. Getting help for MS-Project -- Appendix F. Understanding the project server -- Appendix G. Keyboard shortcuts -- References -- About the author -- Index.
Access restricted to authorized users and institutions.
In the recent past, computer programs have been used extensively to manage Information Technology projects. It has become almost mandatory for software development managers and students of Information Technology to learn how to use computer software to manage projects using computer software. Computer Support for Successful Project Management: Using MS Project 2016 with Information Technology Projects is a book intended to help Information Technology management professionals and students, in using popular software MS-Project. Although there are many books on MS-Project, there are very few that cover the subject from the Information Technology managers' perspective. This book uses guided examples from the Information Technology sector. Most of the relevant project management terminology, concepts, and key processes have also been discussed, based on the standards of the Project Management Institute. This book helps software development project managers to easily relate with the projects they execute in their day-to-day life. The author has included advanced topics like earned value analysis and multiple project management. A discussion on Agile Methodology and how MS-Project facilitates Agile Project Management has been included in the book. You also learn how a tool like MS-Project can be used for processes related to risk, quality, and so on, in addition to meeting project objectives like scope, time, and cost. This book helps you to transform yourself from an Information Technology professional to an Information Technology project manager.
Mode of access: World Wide Web.
System requirements: Adobe Acrobat reader.
9781606497517
Microsoft Project.
Project management--Computer programs.
agile information technology Microsoft Office Project MS Project Office Project PMBOK PMI Project 2016 project management project professional scheduling software software development software project management
[genre]
HD69.P75