An Introduction

1. Microsoft Project (MSP)
Presented to,
IT-4th-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
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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

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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

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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

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Feature Description
►Project creates budgets based on
assignment work and resource rates
►Resources – people, equipment and
materials

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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

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MSP Offers
►Robust management tools with the right
blend of:
 Usability
 Power
 Flexibility
►That’s why you can manage projects more
efficiently and effectively.

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MSP Offers
►MSP enables you to stay informed and
control:
 Project work
 Schedules
 Finances
►And to keep project teams aligned

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The Project Map
► The Project Map can
help you accomplish
your project goals by
using the accepted
standards and
practices of project
management
methodology

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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

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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

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Track and Manage a Project
Activities
►Track progress
►Manage a schedule
►Manage resources
►Manage costs
►Manage risks

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Close a Project Activity
► Review final project information
Each one of project phase’s activities has it’s own
goals

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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.
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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_Proje
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