Microsoft Project
Microsoft Project is a project management tool designed to help project managers in developing plans, assigning resources to tasks, tracking progress, managing budgets and analysing workloads.
Key features
- Use Gantt charts and kanban boards to plan work.
- Team members can work together to edit and update task lists and schedules.
- Use prebuilt reports to track progress, resources and programs.
- Manage resources by requesting and assigning tasks.
Access instructions
Microsoft Project can be purchased for managed devices as part of the Microsoft Select Plus Agreement. You'll need to request this via your department’s admin team.
Available to staff (restrictions apply)
You can use this service on University-managed devices.
App-based
Compatible with Windows.
Funded by departments
Departments fund this service, subject to approval. There isn’t a cost to you for standard use.
Access instructions
Microsoft Project can be purchased for managed devices as part of the Microsoft Select Plus Agreement. You'll need to request this via your department’s admin team.
Guides and help
How-to guides and set up
Training and best practice
- Microsoft Project training (microsoft.com)
Accessibility
- Accessibility in Microsoft Project (microsoft.com)
Contact for support
If you're experiencing technical issues and need advice, please visit the Microsoft Project troubleshooting page (microsoft.com).
Service commitments
The following policies apply to all IT services provided by the University.
Availability
- This is a live service, available 24/7.
Support
- This service is managed by a third party.
- They are responsible for monitoring, identifying and fixing faults. We provide advice and support for local issues during our opening hours.
Support is available via the Microsoft Project troubleshooting page (microsoft.com).
Standards
- Our service performance and standards have been produced in consultation with our customers. We regularly monitor the delivery, performance and availability of facilities and services.
We appreciate feedback as it helps us review and continually improve our service.
Page last reviewed: 9 September 2024