Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.
Built-in templates
Built-in, customizable templates use industry best practices to help you get started on the right path?so there?s no need to create project plans from scratch.
Project planning
Familiar scheduling features like Gantt charts and prepopulated pulldown menus help reduce training time and simplify the project planning process.
Out-of-the-box reports
Share reports across your organization to keep everyone on the same page. Reports include everything from burndown charts to financials.
Multiple timelines
Quickly view all project activities, from tasks to upcoming milestones. Customize timelines to represent specific data and easily share them with project stakeholders.
Reporting in real time
Track project success visually and dynamically by using out-of-the-box reports from the PPM Content Pack for Power BI for quick insights and drill down.
Portfolio management
Optimize your project portfolio to prioritize initiatives and get the results you want. Seamless integration with Power BI provides advanced analytics, and built-in reports keep everyone on the same page.
Portfolio optimization
Microsoft Project helps decision makers easily model different portfolio scenarios to determine the best strategic path by weighing project proposals against strategic business drivers and considering the cost and resource constraints within an organization.
Systematically evaluate project proposals
Microsoft Project helps your organization capture and evaluate project ideas from anywhere within the organization, through a standardized process that feeds detailed business cases and project charters to management for review.
Seamless BI integration
Use tools like Power BI Pro and Excel to gain insights across portfolios. Native OData lets you quickly aggregate portfolio data with other line of business (LOB) systems for further reporting.
Resource Management
Microsoft Project enables organizations to proactively manage resource utilization, identify bottlenecks early, accurately forecast resource needs, and improve project selection and timely delivery.
Systematic resource request
Use Resource Engagements to request and lock in resources, so your projects are always properly staffed.
Visual heat maps
View how resources are used with Capacity heat maps. Quickly identify overused and underused resources to optimize assignments.
Robust resource analytics
Compare resources across standard data and forecast projected usage. Built-in reports let you monitor progress and address concerns.
Integrated collaboration solution
Collaborate effectively with tools like Skype for Business (sold separately). Teams can access Skype in project plans, so there?s no need to switch between apps.
Keep Your Projects Organized!
Develop plans, manage budgets, allocate resources, assign tasks and track timelines with the improved features of Microsoft Project 2016 - making the life of Projects Managers just a little bit easier. Standard edition is designed for typical small and mid-sized projects, and add-ons are available for larger, more complex projects and manufacturing requirements.
Keep projects organized and on track with Project Standard 2016. Take advantage of flexible features that help you get started and make you more efficient and productive. Easily create modern reports to measure progress and communicate project details effectively with your team and stakeholders.
Compare?Project 2016 Editions
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Standard
Professional
Get started quickly with intuitive templates.
Keep projects on track with robust scheduling.
Easily create modern looking reports.
Allocate tasks and resources to team members using drag and drop capabilities.
Call or instant message team members from within Project.
