Microsoft Project Standard 2016 License

Project Management

Microsoft Project helps you get started quickly and execute projects with ease. Built-in templates and familiar scheduling tools help project managers and teams stay productive.

Project management in Microsoft Project 2016
Built-in templates in Microsoft Project 2016
Built-in templates
Built-in, customizable templates use industry best practices to help you get started on the right path—so there’s no need to create project plans from scratch.

Project planning

Familiar scheduling features like Gantt charts and prepopulated pulldown menus help reduce training time and simplify the project planning process.

Project planning in Microsoft Project 2016
Out-of-the-box reports in Microsoft Project 2016

Out-of-the-box reports

Share reports across your organization to keep everyone on the same page. Reports include everything from burndown charts to financials.

Multiple timelines

Quickly view all project activities, from tasks to upcoming milestones. Customize timelines to represent specific data and easily share them with project stakeholders.

Multiple timelines in Microsoft Project 2016

Reporting in real time

Track project success visually and dynamically by using out-of-the-box reports from the PPM Content Pack for Power BI for quick insights and drill down.

Real time reporting in Microsoft Project 2016
Portfolio management in Microsoft Project 2016

Portfolio management

Optimize your project portfolio to prioritize initiatives and get the results you want. Seamless integration with Power BI provides advanced analytics, and built-in reports keep everyone on the same page.

Portfolio optimization in Microsoft Project 2016

Portfolio optimization

Microsoft Project helps decision makers easily model different portfolio scenarios to determine the best strategic path by weighing project proposals against strategic business drivers and considering the cost and resource constraints within an organization.

Systematically evaluate project proposals

Microsoft Project helps your organization capture and evaluate project ideas from anywhere within the organization, through a standardized process that feeds detailed business cases and project charters to management for review.

Systematically evaluate project proposals in Microsoft Project 2016

Seamless BI integration

Use tools like Power BI Pro and Excel to gain insights across portfolios. Native OData lets you quickly aggregate portfolio data with other line of business (LOB) systems for further reporting.

Seamless BI integration in Microsoft Project 2016
Resource management in Microsoft Project 2016
Resource Management
Microsoft Project enables organizations to proactively manage resource utilization, identify bottlenecks early, accurately forecast resource needs, and improve project selection and timely delivery.

Systematic resource request

Use Resource Engagements to request and lock in resources, so your projects are always properly staffed.

Systematic resource request in Microsoft Project 2016

Visual heat maps

View how resources are used with Capacity heat maps. Quickly identify overused and underused resources to optimize assignments.

Visual heat maps in Microsoft Project 2016
Robust resource analytics in Microsoft Project 2016

Robust resource analytics

Compare resources across standard data and forecast projected usage. Built-in reports let you monitor progress and address concerns.

Integrated collaboration solution

Collaborate effectively with tools like Skype for Business (sold separately). Teams can access Skype in project plans, so there’s no need to switch between apps.

Integrated collaboration solutions in Microsoft Project 2016
Keep Your Projects Organized!

Develop plans, manage budgets, allocate resources, assign tasks and track timelines with the improved features of Microsoft Project 2016 – making the life of Projects Managers just a little bit easier. Standard edition is designed for typical small and mid-sized projects, and add-ons are available for larger, more complex projects and manufacturing requirements.

Keep projects organized and on track with Project Standard 2016. Take advantage of flexible features that help you get started and make you more efficient and productive. Easily create modern reports to measure progress and communicate project details effectively with your team and stakeholders.