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Choosing Project Management Software

The document discusses project management software and its benefits like planning, scheduling, resource management, cost control, and automating communication. It covers the selection process for PM software including criteria like project size, budget, reports, compatibility, ease of use and support. Popular software mentioned are Microsoft Project, Primavera and Excel.

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Choosing Project Management Software

The document discusses project management software and its benefits like planning, scheduling, resource management, cost control, and automating communication. It covers the selection process for PM software including criteria like project size, budget, reports, compatibility, ease of use and support. Popular software mentioned are Microsoft Project, Primavera and Excel.

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Project Management Process -

What is Project Management software?


A Project Management Software helps the organizations in:

 Planning/Scheduling
 Resource Management
 Project Cost Control
 Automating Communication
 Providing visibility into project progress

In short, project management software makes it easier for companies in effective planning and management of
projects.

Selection Process:
In the process of selecting project management software, professionals build a perception about a tool based on
specific reference such as –

 Feedback from colleague/venders/competitor


 Marketing material
 Experience through a trial or demo
 Cost considerations

What are the main criteria?


 Size of the project
 Number of activities
 Organi1zation’s budget
 Project Manager’s decisions
 Variety of reports
 System compatibility
 User friendly
 Easy to learn
 Technical support availability

How will the software help?

Advantages and Drawbacks of PM softwares:


Project Management software Features:

Most used softwares:

Most Popular PM Sofwares:


 Microsoft Project (MSP)
 Primavera
 Microsoft Excel

1. Microsoft Project (MSP):

2. MS Excel:
3. Primavera:

Impact of PM Softwares:

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