Microsoft Project

In this video, Ricardo shares tips for you to master the construction of the WBS for your project. A Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) is a tool used in project management to break down a project into smaller, manageable sections called work packages. It organizes and defines the total scope of the project by representing the work specified in the currently approved project scope statement.

Project Professional 2016 helps you easily plan projects and collaborate with others from virtually anywhere. Stay organized and keep your projects on track with the only project management system designed to seamlessly work with other Microsoft applications and cloud services.

Published in Portuguese.

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the release of his new book, "Microsoft Project 2013: Standard, Professional e Pro para Office 365", co-written with Allan Rocha, Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP). The book addresses the new features presented in this new version of the software and maintains the characteristics of the series of books about Project initiated by Ricardo in the book "Gerenciamento de Projetos com o Microsoft Project 98".

Ricardo Vargas presents, together with Allan Rocha, Microsoft Valuable Professional (MVP), the book that will help you achieve success in your projects using Microsoft Project 2013.

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the advantages that the Microsoft Certified Technical (Technology) Specialist certification for Project 2010 bring forth to the project manager's career when combined with other certifications such as CAPM or PMP from PMI. He explains that a professional who has both qualifications has more chances of success in the field for he knows how to apply the technical theory using a PM tool.

The book follows the same style of past books written by Ricardo, turning easier the readers that are seeking to upgrade from previous versions to the 2010. The book also includes one new feature, the Reader's Area. This area allows readers to subscribe in an exclusive website with downloads, discussion groups and several other relevant content to improve the use of Microsoft Project 2010.

In this podcast, Ricardo talks about the resource leveling and when it should be done. He explains that this is a complex task that requires a cost-benefit analysis and decision making, and do this task only through software is not the best decision.

In this podcast, Ricardo presents the highlights of the Microsoft Project Conference held in Phoenix-USA. The thrill of the conference was the first public exhibition of Project 2010. See also the pictures of the new project screen in the Pictures area.