This book provides an introduction to ProjectLibre, the free open source project tracking application. Coverage of aspects from installation to use, the book gives anyone interested in project management a basic understanding of ProjectLibre.
The installation of the free application is shown, with actual screen images. An example project is constructed from scratch. The major project tracking features are described in detail, with examples. The book covers scheduling, task definition, resource allocation, work breakdown structure and other components of a project plan.
A simple project plan is developed within the book. This directly illustrates how to use various features of ProjectLibre. Readers may use their own application to duplicate this plan as an educational exercise. The sample project plan is also available for free download. Specific instructions are provided within the book.
This publication is intended for those who understand project management concepts but who may not have used ProjectLibre previously. It does not teach project management topics but it may assist people new to the field due to its introductory nature.
ProjectLibre is the 2012 evolution of the earlier OpenProj application. It is available free for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, as explained in this book. Millions of people have installed either OpenProj or ProjectLibre. While the application is easily used for those who have used other project tracking applications, many users struggle to get started. This book provides an easy to follow introduction. It also provides direction to topics which are more advanced.
The installation of the free application is shown, with actual screen images. An example project is constructed from scratch. The major project tracking features are described in detail, with examples. The book covers scheduling, task definition, resource allocation, work breakdown structure and other components of a project plan.
A simple project plan is developed within the book. This directly illustrates how to use various features of ProjectLibre. Readers may use their own application to duplicate this plan as an educational exercise. The sample project plan is also available for free download. Specific instructions are provided within the book.
This publication is intended for those who understand project management concepts but who may not have used ProjectLibre previously. It does not teach project management topics but it may assist people new to the field due to its introductory nature.
ProjectLibre is the 2012 evolution of the earlier OpenProj application. It is available free for any purpose, commercial or otherwise, as explained in this book. Millions of people have installed either OpenProj or ProjectLibre. While the application is easily used for those who have used other project tracking applications, many users struggle to get started. This book provides an easy to follow introduction. It also provides direction to topics which are more advanced.
