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Synopsis:
This book is primarily a Microsoft Project book and designed to teach project management professionals, who understand the PRINCE2TM methodology, to use Microsoft® Project to plan and control PRINCE2 TM projects. It identifies which PRINCE2 TM processes may be handled with Microsoft Project® 2010 and how the software may be effectively used to assist in managing a project.
Microsoft® Project 2010 is an extensive software update with many new functions and as a result this is a complete rewrite of the author’s previous book. This book stays focused on the information required to create and update schedules using Microsoft® Project 2010 by:
• Explaining which elements PRINCE2TM may be supported by Microsoft® Project and demonstrating how.
• Showing practical ways that Microsoft Project may be used to manage programmes, portfolios and projects in a PRINCE2TM environment.
• 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 listing of commands at the start of each chapter.
• Providing a comprehensive index of all topics.
The book is aimed at:
• Project management companies who wish to run their own software training courses or provide their employees with an alternative text to the user manual.
• Training organizations who require a training manual to run their own training courses.
• People who wish learn the software however are unable to attend a formal training course.

About the Author:
Paul Harris holds an Honours Degree in Civil Engineering obtained in the UK and is a Certified Cost Engineer through AACEI International, a PRINCE2 Registered Practitioner, an Approved PRINCE2 Trainer and a “Managing Successful Programmes” Registered 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 worldwide with a strong focus on Microsoft Project, Asta Powerproject and Oracle Primavera scheduling software.