{"id":6536,"date":"2024-04-08T16:21:08","date_gmt":"2024-04-08T20:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metit\/?page_id=6536"},"modified":"2024-09-10T11:25:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-10T15:25:21","slug":"ms-project","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-project\/","title":{"rendered":"Microsoft Project"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Project is a project management software designed to help users plan out their project tasks, allocate resources, and set budgets.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<h4>Support Policy<\/h4>\n<p>MET IT is responsible for the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation of software on MET-provisioned Windows machines<\/li>\n<li>Troubleshooting software incompatibility issues<\/li>\n<li>Escalate issues with licensing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<dl>\n<dt><strong>Accessing Software<\/strong><\/dt>\n<dd>\n<p>Faculty, staff and students are able to access Microsoft Project through one of the following methods:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><em>(RECOMMENDED)<\/em> Use the <a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-project\/access\/\">Open VLab<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Download a copy from <a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/azure-dev-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Azure Dev Tools for Teaching<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong style=\"color: red\">NOTE:<\/strong> Option 2 is available for Windows users <em>only<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n<hr\/>\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n<div class=\"center-children\">\n<div class=\"grid col-3 colors\">\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/ms-project\/access\/\"><span>Access via Open VLab<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"\/metit\/services\/software\/azure-dev-tools\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span>Install Project (Windows only)<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"hovereffect\" style=\"background-color: #707070\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/project\"><span>MS Project Support Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><!--\n<!DOCTYPE html>\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Project is a powerful project management software designed to help users plan, execute, and oversee projects effectively. It provides tools for managing tasks, resources, budgets, and timelines, ensuring projects are completed on time and within scope.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Task management with scheduling and timelines<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Resource allocation and management<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Budget tracking and cost management<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Project reporting and analytics<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Collaboration tools for team communication<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Quick Start Videos<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-welcome-to-project-2019-3db1f4b2-f4c1-4c4b-bb8b-c3f0f33cb20c\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Welcome to Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-get-started-with-project-2019-3a8abfc1-6cc5-45d3-8d35-f5f03719d49e\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Get Started with Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-create-and-share-a-timeline-1ba44665-b4b6-4b96-8a93-11e1bc8d02f2\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Create and Share a Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/office\/video-track-tasks-in-project-2019-f44f5f70-0839-4d1b-a9c6-376b550f64f1\" class=\"ocpArticleLink\">Track Tasks in Project<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>How to Install Microsoft Project<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<ol>\n    \n\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.office.com\">Microsoft Office Portal<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Sign in using your organizational account.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Navigate to the \"Install Office\" section and select \"Other Install Options.\"<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Choose \"Project\" from the list of available software.<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Click \"Install\" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Why can't I find Microsoft Project in my Office 365 applications?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Microsoft Project requires a specific license separate from the standard Office 365 subscription. Please contact your IT administrator to ensure you have the appropriate license assigned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Can I integrate Microsoft Project with other tools?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, Microsoft Project can integrate with various tools such as Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, and third-party applications using Power Automate and other connectors. Check the Microsoft documentation for integration options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h4>How do I share my project with team members?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>You can share your project by saving it to a SharePoint site or OneDrive and inviting team members to collaborate. Alternatively, export your project timeline and share it via email or other collaboration tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Support<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our IT department provides the following support for Microsoft Project:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Installation assistance and licensing<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Training resources and tutorials<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Technical support for troubleshooting and usage<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Integration guidance with other Microsoft tools<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Workshops and webinars for advanced features<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Resources<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"center-children\">\n    \n\n<div class=\"grid col-3\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/project\/services\/access-control\/\"><span>Access Control<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/project\/services\/training\/\"><span>Training and Webinars<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"\/project\/services\/support\/\"><span>Support Portal<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/project\"><span>Microsoft Project Documentation<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n        \n\n<div class=\"hovereffect\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.microsoft.com\/en-us\/microsoft-365\/project\/project-management-software\"><span>Microsoft Project Overview<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<hr\/>\n\n\n\n\n<h4>Requesting Access<\/h4>\n\n\n\n\n<p>To request access to Microsoft Project, please <a href=\"\/project\/contact\/\">contact us<\/a> with the following information:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<ul>\n    \n\n<li>Your name and organizational email address<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>The department or team you belong to<\/li>\n\n\n    \n\n<li>Justification for needing access to Microsoft Project<\/li>\n\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our IT team will review your request and provide access details once approved. You will receive an email with installation instructions and licensing information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<p>Upon approval, you will gain access to Microsoft Project and resources to support your project management activities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/body>\n<\/html>\n--><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Microsoft Project is a project management software designed to help users plan out their project tasks, allocate resources, and set budgets. 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