An invaluable guide to using EVM techniques with Microsoft[registered] Office Project. Schedule and cost management are the most essential parts of project life cycle management, and many projects fail as a result of not managing these critical components effectively. The most commonly used tool for project schedule management is Microsoft[registered] Office Project and the most common technique used for cost management is Earned Value Management (EVM). "Earned Value Management Using Microsoft[registered] Office Project" provides readers with a revolutionary how-to guide that combines the most widely used scheduling tool with the most widely accepted cost management technique. This volume also includes a free CD-ROM that features a version of a unique EVM software tool that will help practitioners more effectively manage their projects, track and report the status and progress of projects, and take necessary action before their projects fail beyond repair.