Microsoft Project 2003 Standard Upgrade [Old Version]

by Microsoft

Product Features

• Project 2003 is the a powerful new tool for project leaders who need to manage projects independently, but still stay on top of what's going on!
• Organize your work more effectively with new scheduling tools -- Track schedule and resource changes to yourproject plans quickly
• New display options lets you show individuals the project information they need to review
• Increase your impact at work and create better presentations to print compelling and succinct copies of schedules and goals
• Move information easily between Project 2003 and other Microsoft Office programs, such as Excel

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000AZJVL
• Item model number: 076-02665
• Date first available at Amazon.com: September 12, 2003
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,613 in Software (See Top 100 in Software)
  • #56 in Software > Business & Office > Project Management

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Microsoft Office Project Standard 2003 is used by project managers who need a desktop tool to manage their projects independently, but who do not require strong coordination with other project managers or the ability to manage resources from a central repository. Project Standard 2003 Upgrade is designed to improve your ability to organize work and communicate effectively and succinctly through familiar, easy-to-use tools.

Better organize and manage work and people to ensure that projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Organize your work more effectively with powerful scheduling capabilities
• Track and evaluate the impact of schedule and resource changes to your overall project plans
• Customize plans to capture information specific to your projects
• Display the project information you want to review
• Focus on information that needs your attention with filters and groups

Convey your project plans and status effectively and succinctly.

• Increase your impact at work and create better presentations by easily transferring information from Project Standard 2003 into other Office programs such as Microsoft Office Word 2003, Microsoft Office PowerPoint 2003, and Microsoft Office Visio 2003.
• Communicate more clearly using new printing enhancements to print one-page printouts of project schedules.
• Share project information with team members by saving Project (MPP) files to a Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services site. Windows SharePoint Services is a component of Microsoft Windows Server 2003 that enables users to create Web sites for information sharing and document collaboration.

Enhance your productivity and effectiveness by learning and applying project management practices easily.

• Get started quickly with tools that assist you with project management methodology, so you can set up schedules and manage resources more effectively
• Access online help and training for relevant, up-to-date support and assistance
• Download a template from Templates on Microsoft Office Online, rather than starting a project from scratch. Learn more about Office Online
• Use familiar tools to do work that is more sophisticated and has more of an impact without the need for extensive training
• Save time by moving project information easily between Project 2003 and other Microsoft Office programs, such as Microsoft Office Excel 2003
• Navigate and learn Project Standard 2003 quickly with an updated interface that is consistent with Office 2003 programs

Product Description

Upgrade Only; previous installation required Updated interface and new templates available for downloading, make this version of Project the most user-friendly ever!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fosters Team Integration, December 24, 2003

By 

Craig L. Howe "The Pointed Pundit" (Darien, CT United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Project 2003 Standard Upgrade [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

This upgrade is worth its price.

Used in conjunction with Project Server and Project Professional 2003 the program now allows project tasks to appear in Outlook calendars and messaging. As a project manager, I find this feature eases communications with team members and fosters greater team participation.

This ease of communication saves time and money. If you have doubts over this upgrade, my unequivocal recommendation is to proceed. The software's tight integration with other Microsoft Office Products, including Outlook, enables you to focus on project goals, not the technology that supports them.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars You need if you manage projects, February 8, 2007

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Kenneth M. Scheinblum "iiSCEO" (West Hartford, CT USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Microsoft Project 2003 Standard Upgrade [Old Version] (CD-ROM)

MS Project has become the de facto standard at many organization. If you already use an earlier version or if Project is the tool of choice at a company, you need this version. Some improvements over the previous version. Better integration with the rest of Office. It is still not a product you use effective right out of the box. You especially have know about the changes MS has made.