Chapter 6. Estimating and Entering Duration or Work
IN THIS CHAPTER, YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT THE FOLLOWING:
Understanding the difference between duration and work in Project 2010
Using duration conversion factors as they pertain to working time
Estimating and entering duration and work in Project
Performing top-down estimating vs. bottom up estimating
Understanding and using the Performance Evaluation and Review Technique (PERT) in Project
Remember that you follow a four-step process to creating schedules effectively:
Enter the work breakdown structure.
Estimate duration (or work).
Set dependencies/task relationships.
Assign resources (and costs if required). ...
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