Microsoft Project 2013 Plain & Simple

Here’s WHAT you’ll learn:

• Develop a project plan and schedule resources
• Pull together your team and plan their assignments
• Understand dependencies and mitigate risks
• Stay on top of progress, delays, and costs
• Make adjustments and updates quickly
• Communicate with clear, customized reports

Here’s HOW you’ll learn it:

• Jump in wherever you need answers
• Follow easy STEPS and SCREENSHOTS to see exactly what to do
• Get handy TIPS for new techniques and shortcuts
• Use TRY THIS! exercises to apply what you learn right away

Table of Contents

Chapter 1. About this book
Chapter 2. Getting started with Project 2013
Chapter 3. Getting the Project basics right
Chapter 4. Creating and modifying tasks
Chapter 5. Setting estimates
Chapter 6. Linking the tasks
Chapter 7. Assigning and managing resources
Chapter 8. Adding external dependencies and deadlines
Chapter 9. Communicating the plan
Chapter 10. Updating and replanning
Chapter 11. Closing the project