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Microsoft Project

Composite Score

8.7 /10

CX Score

9.0 /10

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What is Microsoft Project?

Stay organized, focused, and in charge. Tackle anything from small projects to large initiatives. You may or may not be a project manager, but now you can be the boss of any project with a powerful, easy-to-use app.

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Microsoft Project Ratings

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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

86 Likeliness to Recommend

1
Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1
Since last award

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2
Since last award

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft Project?

2% Negative

8% Neutral

90% Positive

Pros

Reliable
Respectful
Enables Productivity
Saves Time

Feature Ratings

Average 83

Planning and Scheduling

Collaboration

Resource Management

Dependency and Milestone Tracking

Document Management

Workflow Management

Hierarchical Task Management

Reporting

Time & Expense Tracking

Budget Management

Mobile Access

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

Ease of Implementation

Quality of Features

Usability and Intuitiveness

Availability and Quality of Training

Ease of IT Administration

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Ease of Customization

Vendor Support

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Microsoft Project Reviews

Molly C.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Retail
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

"Very complete tool for managing projects."

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

It differs from other programs because it has an excellent price and is very easy to use.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

For me, Microsoft Project was a great experience. It's an advanced piece of software for managing projects, with a wide variety of features for facilitating teamwork throughout the project lifecycle. Particularly useful for me was the Gantt chart function, which allowed me to see where the project was behind and where the delays would be occurring. The intuitive layout of the program made it easy for me to plan my work and allocate my resources. It was also helpful that it worked with other Microsoft programs I was already familiar with, such Excel and SharePoint, so that I could easily share and collaborate on data with my team.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Those unfamiliar with project management software have observed that there is a steep learning curve to using the software. There is also a high level of expertise in project management processes and techniques required to get the most out of the program, so novices may want to look elsewhere.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Because it is possible to manage multiple projects in one location and because all team members have access to and can examine Microsoft's road map updates, I highly recommend this program for its many features and functions.

Pros

Reliable
Unique Features
Efficient Service
Effective Service

dylan t.

Role: Operations
Industry: Telecommunications
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

Such a helpful project management product!!

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

Ease of use

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

How user friendly it is, and helps me keep my projects managed

What do you dislike most about this product?

Not applicable

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Recommend to any project manager, or anyone conducting projects

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Performance Enhancing

Carissa W.

Role: Sales Marketing
Industry: Healthcare
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jan 2023

Project Pro with Microsoft Project

Likeliness to Recommend

6 /10

What differentiates Microsoft Project from other similar products?

Microsoft Project is a great tool for managing projects and tracking progress. One of the things that set it apart from other similar products is the level of detail it allows you to go into. You can track tasks, assign resources, and create detailed timelines all in one place.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of this product is the ability to assign tasks and resources. It's easy to see who is responsible for what and to make sure everyone is on track.

What do you dislike most about this product?

The one thing I dislike about this product is the steep learning curve. It can be a bit overwhelming to learn all the different features and how to use them effectively.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

If you're considering this product, I would recommend taking some time to learn the ins and outs. It's definitely worth it in the end, but it may take a bit of time and effort to get the hang of it. Overall, Microsoft Project is a great tool for managing projects and tracking progress.

Pros

Client Friendly Policies
Helps Innovate
Trustworthy
Caring

Cons

Less Productive
Commodity Features

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Microsoft Project Ratings

86 Likeliness to Recommend

1 Since last award

95 Plan to Renew

1 Since last award

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

2 Since last award

Emotional Footprint Overview

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Microsoft Project?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Planning and Scheduling Includes milestones, tasks and resource assignments (can also include WBS and CPM).

Collaboration Includes ability to view, share and direct work between co-workers in real or near real-time.

Resource Management Includes resource allocation, expense tracking, and resource planning.

Dependency and Milestone Tracking Ability to define project development stages and task dependencies while setting milestones to mark specific points in a project

Document Management Includes features such as check-in/check-out and versioning controls on documents and artifacts.

Workflow Management Includes ability to support flexible and comprehensive workflow-based capabilities.

Hierarchical Task Management Ability to create both templates and unique projects and support tasks that can be divided into sub-tasks and delegated

Reporting Straightforward data storage with ability to create any reports easily. Dashboards for any role with ability to easily build and modify.

Time & Expense Tracking Ability to track time for planning and estimating

Budget Management Includes financial planning, cost management, and payroll budgeting.

Mobile Access The solution can be easily accessed by employees through a dedicated native application or HTML5 access.

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

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Project Portfolio Management - Enterprise

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Microsoft Project Reviews

Molly C.

"Very complete tool for managing projects."

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

dylan t.

Such a helpful project management product!!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Carissa W.

Project Pro with Microsoft Project

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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