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ISBN: 1921059257 – Perfect bound $65 on sale for $39 (40% off)
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This book is written by an experienced scheduler, who has used the software at the sharp end of projects and is not a techo. The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It tackles some of the more complex aspects of the software that the user manual does not address.

It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author’s practical experience in using the software in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index.

The book may also be used as a reference manual and the book provides advice on how on how these options may be applied to projects environments and it aims to teach readers how to plan and progress projects created within the software package and stays focused on explaining how to use Primavera Contractor Version 6.1 to schedule projects by: Concentrating on the core functions required to plan and schedule a project in a single project environment. Providing command lists at the start of each chapter as a quick reference. Omitting advice on project management methodology and/ or theory, which the target audience may not be interested in, and would tend to pad the book out. Providing a comprehensive index of all topics. It explains how the software differs from Primavera SureTrak, P3 and Microsoft Project, thus making it ideal for people who wish to convert from other products.
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ISBN 0975150383 – Spiral bound  $75
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This book is may be used for learning Primavera Enterprise – P3e and P3e/c Version 3.5 software as either: A self teach book or; A user guide; A project management software training manual for a two day training course; The book is designed to teach planners and schedulers in any industry such as construction project management, etc. how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence the steps required to create and maintain a schedule. It has a chapter dedicated to the new functions available in Version 3.0 and covers some of the more advanced features of the software such as resource leveling and Project Groups. It highlights the sources of information and methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author’s practical experience in using SureTrak in a wide variety of industries. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index. Purchase below using Paypal or click here to pay using Google Checkout.

ISBN: 1921059109 Perfect bound $75 on sale for $45 (40% off)
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The Planning & Scheduling Using Primavera Version 5.0 for Engineering & Construction training manual is written by an experienced project management trainer, who has used the Primavera Systems software at the sharp end of projects and not a techo. The book is designed to teach project management planners and schedulers in any industry how to setup and use the software in a project environment. It explains in plain English and in a logical sequence, the steps required to create and maintain an unresourced and resourced schedule. It tackles some of the more complex aspects of the software that the user manual does not address. It highlights the sources of information and the methods that should be employed to produce a realistic and useful project schedule. It draws on the author’s practical experience in using Primavera version 5.0 software in a wide variety of industries including construction project management and oil and gas project management. It presents workable solutions to real day to day planning and scheduling problems and contains practical advice on how to set up the software and import data. It includes exercises, a large number of screen dumps, numerous tips and an index. Purchase below using Paypal or click here to pay using Google Checkout.