CPIS 334 – LAB #1

Step by stepMicrosoft office project 2007

What is a Project?A temporary endeavour undertaken to create a unique product or service [ Project Mangment Institute : 2004]

What is a Project?Every project has an end date

Every project create uniq product or service

The Project Triangle Time

Cost

Scope

What is Project Management?

Project Management is the usage of knowledge, skills and tools to manage a project from start to finish with the goal of meeting the project requirements.

lifecycle of a project

lifecycle of a project Phase 1: Initialization is when you get the need permissions to start the preparations for the project 

Phase 2: Start-up is very important phase in which you to 65-70% decide if you will have a successful project or if the project will fail. In this phase you lay the foundation for the project and decide the scope (in a WBS), resources, budget, time-plan… 

lifecycle of a project Phase 3: Execution of the project. This is the phase in which you utilize all the preparations that you made in the previous phase. As the name says this phase is about executing and not planning Phase 4: Closing of the project. After, a hopefully, successful project you enter the fourth and last phase in the project which is to close the project in a proper way 

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

The WBS is one of the most important tools for you as a Project Manager and the importance of creating a WBS should not and can not be underlined enough. It will assist you in your role as leader of the project. 

Work Breakdown Structure (WBS)

 

Microsoft Office Project 2007 Family

Microsoft Office Project Standard 2007

Microsoft Office Project Professional 2007

Microsoft Office Project Server 2007

Microsoft Office Project Web Access 2007

Microsoft Office Project Portfolio Server 2007