Item: Microsoft Project
Rating: 8
Author: Verified User

Use Cases and Deployment Scope

Microsoft Project is a great software tool for project planning and budgeting. It is used primarily by the Operations and IT Departments to work on project tasks to ensure that timelines and deadlines are met. It addresses the immediate need for project planning and coordinating to ensure projects are being completed.

Pros and Cons

Microsoft Project provides all the typical options you'd want to do in a project management app.
The Gantt chart bars are interactive; therefore, as you adjust these, the information inside the cells update simultaneously.

Microsoft Project can take a long time to learn due to all of its functionality and even longer to master.
The feature-rich application has different ways of doing the same thing, and it might get a bit tricky for some users.

Return on Investment

Been able to maximize productivity by keeping the project team focused on task completions.
Ultimately project management methodology has been improved by the use of the software.

Alternatives Considered

Zoho Projects and LiquidPlanner

These other products are much simplified and easier to use due to not having all of the advanced features that Microsoft Project has built-in. However, they have all the necessary functionality to meet the needs if you're not trying to use all of the extra advanced features.

Support Rating

Microsoft offers a variety of online resources that provide support and training on how to use the application. You just need to be willing to take the time to research and get this information.

Key Insights

Do you think Microsoft Project delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Project's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Project live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of Microsoft Project go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy Microsoft Project again?

Yes

Other Software Used

Microsoft Azure, MiCloud Connect (formerly ShoreTel), Symantec Asset Management Suite

Likelihood to Recommend

Choosing to use Microsoft Project for your organization makes sense if you are familiar with the Microsoft Office Suite Apps. First, its recommended to have a certified Project Manager to drive the software or someone willing to put the time and effort to learn it thoroughly. Second, it helps if your team already uses Microsoft apps. If you have to manage lots of projects, it would be best to have a dedicated individual to update and maintain these for the organization, such as a Project Manager.

Project Management for advanced users or those willing to learn

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Project