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There's a better way to learn Microsoft Project! Whether you're managing a construction project, planning an event, managing a clinical trial, or deploying new software, this practical, learn-by-doing manual will help you master Microsoft Project and build reliable schedules in six basic steps. B.A.S.I.C.S.®, our 6-step scheduling process will bring you from a beginner to an intermediate-advance scheduler. Learn from a Microsoft-Certified Professional and PMI-Authorized instructor with over 25 years of project management experience. YOU'LL LEARN to build and execute traditional and Agile schedules that you and your team can rely on. You'll be able to break down any project into manageable parts, create a schedule outline, create and use task dependencies, initialize a project, create and manage resources, manage calendars, analyze and track schedules and costs, use and explain Earned Value Management, use the Critical Path to get projects done faster, communicate project information using engaging status reports and correctly close projects for future reference.You'll also learn to use Project for the Web, Microsoft's newest cloud-based project management app. To reinforce learning, this book includes practice exercises, a companion website to check your answers (mspbasics.com), bonus video tutorials with work-along demos and 4 months access to the Microsoft Project B.A.S.I.C.S. On-Demand course.