Understanding Task Dependency Types in Microsoft Project

Dependency Types in Microsoft Project

When creating schedules in Microsoft Project the first thing that a Project Manager would typically do is to input the tasks involved in a project. These tasks then need to be linked to show the relationship between them. These links create task dependencies.

There are 4 different types of task dependency:

  • Finish-to-Start (FS): The finish date of one task drives the start date of another.
  • Start-to-Start (SS): The start date of one task drives the start date of another.
  • Finish-to-Finish (FF): The finish date of one task drives the finish date of another.
  • Start-to-Finish (SF): The start date of one task drives the finish date of another.

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Tech Certifications in Highest Demand for 2011

Tech CertificationWhether you are an established technology professional or just breaking into the field, knowing which technical certifications are in highest demand can help you grow your career – and your income!. The following list of technical certifications highlight those that are expected to be in high demand in 2011. These results are based on analysis done by the technical recruiting and placement firm, Robert Half Technology and include factors such as hiring trends and feedback from CIOs and other senior executives at firms across the U.S.  This list includes a brief overview of each technical certification and links to resources for learning more about them.

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Project 2010 Training and Project Server 2010 Training

microsoft project 2010Microsoft Project 2010 has many new features including now sporting the same interface (including the ribbon) as the rest of Microsoft Office. But the changes go much deeper than that. Some other Microsoft Project 2010 New Features include:

  • Project Team Planner – a resource scheduling view that lets you see at a glance what team members are working on and allows you to easily assign or reassign work.
  • Project 2010 Timeline View – provides a concise overview of your entire schedule.
  • Zoom Slider – Like other Microsoft Office products you can now easily zoom in or out of a view using a simple slider tool.
  • Manual Scheduling – allows you to tell Project 2010 not to automatically adjust task dates when you change the project calendar or task dependencies.

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