project study guide

[Icabod]

Hello, I want to learn how to use ms project and would welcome suggestions
for which study book I should buy. I am looking for a book aimed at a
computer literate person which takes the user through to the advanced
features of the application (def. not a dummies book). Any ideas?

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Icabod,

Welcome to the Microsoft Project newsgroup

You didn't say which version of Project you're interested in. There are
several - you might like to peruse the FAQs, particularly 40, 41, and 42. I
favour the Que book - but then I'm biased!

FAQs, companion products and other useful Project information can be seen at
this web address: <http://www.mvps.org/project/>

Hope this helps - please let us know how you get on

Mike Glen
MS Project MVP

 

[Top Spin]

Hi Icabod,

Welcome to the Microsoft Project newsgroup

You didn't say which version of Project you're interested in. There are
several - you might like to peruse the FAQs, particularly 40, 41, and 42.

The problem with that is it's just a list. It's not rated in any way.
It doesn't even any meaningful descriptions.

I favour the Que book - but then I'm biased!

What level is your book designed for (beginner, intermediate)?

It is a tutorial or a reference?

Does it include examples and solutions for common problems?

 

[Mike Glen]

Hi Icabod,

As a list, it is the starting point for you, depending on your version of
Project: in your case the relevant FAQ is 20. Books and References, if you
can still find them for this obsolescent product. An auction house like
eBay might help. We do not have access to reviews by competent persons.
Compared to the price of Project, I would get them all and make your own
choice, or you could try a book shop now you know the titles. The Que books
are definitely reference books for those who want to know detailed hows and
why - sounds just the thing for you!

Mike Glen
Project MVP

 

[Steve House]

Adding to Mike's comments - I've used the Microsoft Press Step-by-Step books
for my classes with good success. You really should look into learning a
newer version version though. Project 98 is 1997 technology and there were
signifigant changes with the 2000 and later releases. It's now 6 years on -
given the pace of technologic change and compared to what the job market is
asking for these days, you might as well be sketching Gantt charts on the
cave walls by blow spraying red ochre out of your mouth <grin>. Seriously,
if you're committed to learning Project or similar software, learn the
technology that employers will be buying a year from now, not what they
bought 5 years ago.