Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021 - Reference Manual for Training and Self-Teaching

Sep 12, 2026

Planning and Control Using Microsoft Project 365 and 2021 provides a structured two-day training course framework and a self-teach reference manual for understanding how Microsoft Project operates across modern versions. The content supports learning through chapter-end exercises, emphasizes how Microsoft Project differs from Oracle Primavera Project Manager, SureTrak, and Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject, and helps users transition from competing scheduling tools. It also offers guidance for organizations to tailor the book by removing, reordering, or adding content and creating their own exercises.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages51

Reading Time18 min

AccessFree to download

INTRODUCTION

Purpose

Required Background Knowledge

Purpose of Planning

Project Planning Metrics

Planning Cycle

Levels of Planning

Monitoring and Controlling a Project

CREATING A PROJECT SCHEDULE

Understanding Planning and Scheduling Software

Understanding Your Project

Level 1 – Planning without Resources

Creating Projects

Defining Calendars

Defining the Project WBS Using Outlining

Defining, Adding and Organizing Tasks

Adding the Logic Links

Developing a Closed Network

Constraints

Risk Analysis

Contingent Time

Printing and Reports

Issuing t

Planning and Control Using Microsoft® Project 365 and 2021 Including 2019, 2016 and 2013 by Paul Eastwood Harris This publication is only sold as a bound book, no parts may be reproduced by any means, e.g. electronic, video or print. © Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd i 􀂔Copyright 2022 by Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any method without the written permission of the author. Microsoft􀂓 Project 2013, Microsoft􀂓 Project 2016, Microsoft􀂓 Project 2019, Microsoft􀂓 Project 2021, PowerPoint, Word, Visio and Excel are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Primavera Project Planner􀂓 , Primavera P6 Project Manager􀂓 and SureTrak􀂓 are registered trademarks of Oracle Corporation. Adobe􀂓 and Acrobat􀂓 are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. Powerproject􀂓 is a registered trademark of Electrosoft􀂓 . All other company or product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Screen captures were reprinted with authorization from Microsoft Corporation. This publication was created by Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd and is not a product of Microsoft Corporation. DISCLAIMER The information contained in this book is, to the best of the author’s knowledge, true and correct. The author has made every effort to ensure accuracy of this publication but cannot be held responsible for any loss or damage arising from any information in this book. AUTHOR AND PUBLISHER Paul E Harris Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd PO Box 4032 Doncaster Heights 3109 Victoria Australia [harrispe@eh.com.au](harrispe@eh.com.au)[ ](harrispe@eh.com.au)[http://www.eh.com.au](http://www.eh.com.au) Tel: +61 (0)4 1118 7701 Please send any comments on this publication to the author. ISBN 978-1-925185-85-0 (1-925185-85-0) -Letter – Paperback ISBN 978-1-925185-86-7 (1-925185-86-9) -Letter/A4 – Spiral ISBN 978-1-925185-87-4 (1-925185-87-7) -eBook 6 November 20021 This publication is only sold as a bound book, no parts may be reproduced by any means, e.g. electronic, video or print. © Eastwood Harris Pty Ltd ii SUMMARY The book was written so it may be used as: 􀂾 A training manual for a two-day training course, or 􀂾 A self-teach book, or 􀂾 A reference manual. The book has been written to be used as the basis of a two-day training course and includes exercises for the students to complete at the end of each chapter. Unlike many training publications, this course book may then be used by the students as a reference book. This publication is ideal for people who would like to quickly gain an understanding of how the software operates and how the software differs from Oracle Primavera Project Manager, P3, SureTrak and Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from these products. CUSTOMIZATION FOR TRAINING COURSES Training organizations or companies that wish to conduct their own training may have the book tailored to suit their requirements. This may be achieved by removing, reordering or adding content to the book and by writing their own exercises. This book is available in both A4 spiral bound, which lies flat on the desk for training and/or self–teaching, and in B5 paperback as a reference manual. Please contact the author to discuss this service. AUTHOR’S COMMENT As a professional project planner and scheduler, I have used a number of planning and scheduling software packages for the management of a range of project types and sizes. 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, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019 and now Microsoft Office Project 2021. This book follows the same proven layout of my previous books. I trust this book will assist you in understanding how to use Microsoft Project on your projects. P

FAQs

Who is the book intended for?

The book is designed for people who want to quickly understand how Microsoft Project works and how it differs from Oracle Primavera Project Manager, SureTrak, and Elecosoft (Asta) Powerproject.

How can the book be used for learning?

It can be used as a two-day training manual with exercises at the end of each chapter, and then as a reference manual by students.

Can training organizations customize the book?

Yes. Organizations can request tailoring by removing, reordering, or adding content and by writing their own exercises.

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