Independent Resources

The following is a list of independent Web sites for organizations that can provide further assistance and information in your work with Microsoft Project and project management:

Project Management Institute (PMI)
http://www.pmi.org      Project Management Institute is a nonprofit professional organization for project managers. PMI establishes industry-recognized project management standards and provides training. PMI also sponsors the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, which is the most recognized professional credential for project managers. PMI publishes A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), which details generally accepted project management standards, practices, knowledge areas, and terminology.

Microsoft Project Users Group (MPUG)
http://www.mpug.org      The Microsoft Project Users Group is an independent users group formed with the support and recognition of Microsoft. The Web site offers information about a variety of Microsoft Project and project management resources, with a goal to improve the understanding and use of Microsoft Project and related products. It includes a calendar of MPUG events as well as a directory of Microsoft Project user groups around the world.

Microsoft Project Most Valuable Professionals (MVPs)
http://www.mvps.org/project      This is a Web site maintained by Microsoft Project MVPs, who are "super users" recognized by Microsoft as providing exceptional service to the Microsoft Project user community. The site includes frequently asked questions and links to information about third-party project management products, including Microsoft Project add-ons and templates.

Cross-References  

For more Microsoft Project resources, Web sites, and third-party product demonstrations , see the Companion CD for this book.