Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK Guide Third Edition

As a professional project planner and scheduler, a Certified Cost Engineer and an Approved PRINCE2 Trainer I have used a number of planning and scheduling software packages for the management of a range of project types and sizes. There appeared to be very little literature aimed at the professional who understands how to run projects but requires a practical guide on how to use Microsoft Project in project environment using the processes outlined in the PMBOK® Guide. The first books I published were user guides/training manuals for Primavera SureTrak and P3 users. These were well received by professional project managers and schedulers, so I decided to turn my attention to Microsoft Project 2000, 2002 and 2003. To produce this book I edited my Microsoft Project 2003 book to explain how Microsoft Project may be used with the PMBOK® Guide. I trust this book will assist you in understanding how to use Microsoft Project on your projects. Please contact me if you have any comments you may wish to make on this book.Paul E Harris is the author of 'Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project and PMBOK Guide Third Edition', published 2005 under ISBN 9781921059087 and ISBN 1921059087.