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This book focuses on project management best practices with Microsoft Project. It enables project managers to build solid schedules that will reflect the true scope of the project and continuously forecast status through completion.This book is closely aligned with industry standards from the Project Management Institute® (PMI).The overall goal is to teach project managers a practical approach to 'how' they should be using the tools in the context of industry best practices. As such, the book emphasizes the features of Microsoft Project and Project Web App that help facilitate Proactive Project and Portfolio Management (PPM). This book includes:Industry Standards and Proactive PPM Introduction to Microsoft Project and Project Web AppSubmitting a Project Proposal Developing the Baseline Schedule Collaborating and Tracking Progress Processing Updates and Taking Corrective ActionPreparing Status ReportsClosing out the Project