Microsoft Project 2003 for Dummies [With CDROM]

I have had this book for several years now, and when I went to see if there was a new version for Project 2007, I decided it was overdue for me to write a review for this edition. I had never used Project before, and got this book to help me get started. It provides not only clear steps for using Project, but also relates project management concepts and procedures to the software that I found enormously helpful. Now I'm off to purchase the Project 2007 For Dummies edition and look forward to the same insightful information!

This product was very easy to follow. It also came with a CD which made it even easier to use. I had never used this software before, but with the help of this book, I was able to!! Highly recommend.

This manuel was an excellent start for some of us "dummies" out there. Though I have signed up for a Project Class to be taken in person, this book as definately helped me to get by with a little help from the Dummy Writers.

Facing the new year with numerous relatively small projects that I felt were out of control, I resolved to take action. I believed that my planning tasks were unlikely to tax the abilities of Project 2003, and was not really interested in knowing every detail of the software. I picked up this book, and was able to read the sections of interest--about 75% of the content--on a flight from Atlanta to San Jose. I was not disappointed. By the evening of January 10, my three most pressing projects were organized, resources were assigned, and realistic finish dates had been determined. The book gave me the information I needed to get results without false starts. While the attempts at folksy humor can be a tad annoying, the prose is generally clear and understandable. I doubt this is the book for you if you are managing a major project with dozens of people. However, if your projects are jobs like press releases, webinars, and minor software releases, you will likely be well served by it.