A comprehensive reference on the latest version of the leading enterprise project management software: Microsoft Project 2010

Microsoft Project allows users to manage business activities effectively by sharing project information, performing modeling and scenario analyses, standardizizing reporting processes, and more. This soup-to-nuts reference covers both the professional and standard versions of the latest iteration of Microsoft Project, as well as Project Server, so that you can efficiently manage your business projects. Veteran author Elaine Marmel begins with an overview of project management basics and then gradually moves on to more advanced topics so that you can learn the scope of what successful project management entails.

* Popular author Elaine Marmel provides comprehensive coverage of Microsoft Project 2010 and shows you how to successfully manage your business activities
* Begins with project management basics, such as creating a new project, tracking a project's progress, and working in groups
* Covers more advanced topics, including customizing Project, using macros, and importing and exporting information
* Demonstrates how to build tasks, use views, modify the appearance of a project, and resolve scheduling and resource problems

With Project 2010 Bible by your side, you’ll learn to confidently and skillfully put Microsoft Project 2010 to work for you.

Effective project management from start to finish

Take control of projects large and small with Microsoft Project 2010 and this in-depth book. A step-by-step guide to Project 2010, as well as a complete reference for when you're mid-stream in a project and need some advice, the Project 2010 Bible is packed with information to help you become a better project manager. Build a schedule, assign tasks, analyze results, and get more out of Project 2010 with this practical book.

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Master project management concepts and terms
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Get to know Project 2010's user interface and tools
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Start your first project by creating subtasks and schedules, and allocating resources
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Resolve conflicts, track progress, and generate reports
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Analyze results and make necessary course corrections to schedules or budgets
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Use macros and import/export data
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Work in Web-based teams with Project Web App and Project Server

Companion Web Site

Find a wealth of sample projects, trial software, and timesaving templates as well as helpful links to additional resources on this book's companion Web site. Visit the site at www.wiley.com/go/project2010bible

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Manage your projects more effectively
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Plan, implement, track, and analyze
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Harness Project Server and Project Web App