This book is designed for users of earlier versions to upgrade their skills and for new planners to learn the software. It starts with the basics required to create a schedule, through resource planning and on to the more advanced features.

Microsoft^(R) Project 2019 is a minor update of Microsoft^(R) Project 2016 and therefore this book covers versions 2013, 2016 and 2019. This book is aimed at showing project management professionals how to use the software in a project environment.

This book is an update of the author's last book "Planning and Scheduling using Microsoft^(R) Project 2013 and 2016. It has revised workshops and incudes the new functions of Microsoft Project 2016.

This publication was written so it may be used as:

• A training manual, or
• A self teach book, or
• A user guide.

The book stays focused on the information required to create and update a schedule with or without resources using Microsoft^(R) Project 2013, 2016 and 2019 by:

• Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and control a project.
• Keeping the information relevant to each topic in the appropriate chapter.
• Providing a quick reference at the start of each chapter listing the chapter topics.
• Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.

The book is aimed at:

• Project managers and schedulers who wish learn the software, however are unable to attend a training course, or require a reference book.
• Project management companies in industries such as building, construction, oil & gas, software development, government and defence who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees a good practical guide to using the software.
• Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own courses.

About the Author:

Paul Harris holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering obtained in the UK and is a Certified Cost Engineer through AACE International, a certified PRINCE2(TM) practitioner. He has worked in the project controls industry for a number of years and has assisted many companies in a range of industries to set up and run project controls systems. His Melbourne, Australia based company, Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd, offers project controls consulting and training services with a strong focus on Microsoft and Primavera software.