PRINCE2 Planning & Control Using Microsoft Project: Updated for PRINCE2 2009 and Microsoft Office Project 2007

This book is primarily a Microsoft Project book and designed to teach project management professionals, who understand the PRINCE2 2009 and earlier versions of the PRINCE2 methodology, to use Microsoft Project to plan and control a PRINCE2 projects. It identifies which PRINCE2 processes may be handled with Microsoft Project and how the software may be effectively used to assist in managing a project. The book is based on Microsoft Project 2007, but may be used with Microsoft Project 2003, 2002 or 2000 as the book outlines the differences between the versions. This book is an update of the author's previous book to include updates from the PRINCE2 2009 release. It was written for people who understand PRINCE2 and are learning to utilise Microsoft Project in a PRINCE2 environment. The book focuses on Microsoft Project but describes which PRINCE2 processes many be managed with Microsoft Project and in some cases indicates some options. It shows the user how to plan and progress projects created within the software package to an intermediate level and stays focused on explaining how to use Microsoft Project to plan and control projects. This publication is ideal for a person who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and explains how the software differs from other software, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products. The book was written so it may be used as self teach book, or a user guide/reference book, or handout for a 2 day training course.