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Microsoft has delivered flexible software for Project Portfolio Management (PPM) through editions of Microsoft Project Server and Microsoft Project Professional. With the latest release of the Project Family, the proven capabilities of Project Server are available as Project Online, a cloud service that offers organizations of all types and sizes increased agility with a smaller IT footprint. Project Online works with the SharePoint Online platform and enjoys the business benefits of Office 365, which modernizes productivity infrastructure without any compromise. Similar to Project Server, Project Online syncs seamlessly with Project Professional, the signature project management software embraced by project managers everywhere.
Both Project Online and Project Server offer flexible and innovative PPM solutions for everyday work, enabling you to effectively execute and achieve your strategic priorities.
Streamline project, resource, and portfolio management with Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management (PPM). Integrated planning tools help you keep track of projects and stay organized.
Microsoft Project Online Offerings
Office 365 Subscription | Audience |
| Project Online Plan – 1 | For Team Members |
| Project Online Plan – 3 | For Project Managers |
| Project Online Plan – 5 | For Executives and PMO |
In sharp contrast to what most of us tend to believe, Project Plan 1 is an altogether new license option and NOT a renamed version of Project Online Essentials. If you are using Projects for the web and looking for the simplified approach to project management, the Project Plan 1 should be what would make it one of the best options.
It lets you get access to a streamlined option for quickly managing your projects with the simple choice of Project Plan 1 and Microsoft 365 experience.
A few of the features offered by the package would include.
Project plan 1 does offer you access to an enhanced and improved experience with an easy to use and coherent experience. A perfect combination with Microsoft 365 should be yet another advantage. The ease of use and an intuitive interface are a couple of features we would find a compelling option on almost every count.
Some of the options offered by the platform can include –
Compatibility – Windows 7 or later, Windows 10 Server, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012.
It was earlier known as Project ‘Online’ Professional and has recently been renamed to Project Plan 3. This license would ideally be useful and a practical option for the project manager or resource manager. This license is designed to work in Project Online and Project for the web. It does provide you access to powerful project management capabilities so that you would be able to work with your projects from practically anywhere.
A few salient features offered by Project Plan 3 would include:
A highly collaborative work style and efficient functionality would further make it one of the excellent options for use with your projects.
You can be assured of the following options with Project Plan 3 –
Compatibility – Windows 7 or later, Windows 10 Server, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012.
In case if you are wondering, this the new name for the Project Online Premium. This license should be one of the excellent options for the users who are looking for access to an entire Project Online Platform. It provides you access to the complete portfolio selection. You would be able to plan, prioritize, and manage the whole project. You would be able to analyse the portfolio investment from practically anywhere.
Some of the salient features offered by the plan would include –
The simple to use and easy to implement functionality along with a faster efficiency are what would make it one of the exciting options you would want to go with. The Microsoft Power Platform lets you customize your project management.
Some of the options available on the platform can be summarized as –
Compatibility – Windows 7 or later, Windows 10 Server, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2012
How do they compare against one another – Microsoft Project Plan 1 vs 3 vs Plan 5
| Features | Project Plan 1 | Project Plan 3 | Project Plan 5 |
| Project Home OptionsStarting in a centralized view, create new projects easily, quickly access important, top-of-mind projects, or open projects most recently worked on. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Grid ViewPlan and manage projects, using an ordered list of tasks. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Board View option Visually track project tasks for better workflow and status, using out-of-box and custom task boards. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Timeline view with Gantt chartTrack and understand dates, assignments and the relationships of project tasks in visual timeline view. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Collaboration and Communication Work together on projects, using Microsoft Teams. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Co-authoringWork together with stakeholders and team members to edit and update task lists, project schedules, and more simultaneously. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Project planning and scheduling Includes familiar scheduling tools to assign project tasks to team members and use different views like Grid, Board, and Timeline (Gantt chart) to oversee the schedule. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Reporting Use pre-built reports to track progress on your projects, resources, programs, and portfolios. | No | Yes | Yes |
RoadmapBuild visual, interactive roadmaps by aggregating different project types across your organization for visibility. | Read-only access | Yes | Yes |
| Timesheet submission Capture project and non-project time spent on payroll, invoicing, and other business tasks. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Resource management Define the project team, request resources for the project, and assign project tasks to those resources. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Desktop client Use fully installed, up-to-date Project desktop app. One license covers up to 5 PCs per person. | No | Yes, up to 5 PCs | Yes, up to 5 PCs |
| Portfolio selection and optimization Model different portfolio scenarios to determine the best strategic path by weighing project proposals against strategic business drivers. | No | No | Yes |
| Demand management Capture and evaluate project ideas from anywhere in the organization through a standardized process. | No | No | Yes |
Enterprise resource planning and managementView and compare how resources are used across projects to optimize assignments. | No | No | Yes |
| Integrated apps Choose the plan that best suits the needs of your organization to manage projects. | Project for the web | Project for the web Project Online Project Online desktop client | Project for the web Project Online Project Online desktop client |
How do they compare against one another – Microsoft Project Plan 1 vs 3 vs Plan 5
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Project Online Services
Microsoft PPM Services
Portfolio Management
Reporting & Dashboards
Training and Documentation
Project Management
Risk and Issues Management
Time Sheets
Portfolio Management Risk and Issues Management | Training and Documentation Project Management | Reporting & Dashboards Time Sheets |
What is Microsoft Project Portfolio Management (PPM)?
Microsoft uses the term Project Portfolio Management (PPM) to refer to a group of components that includes Microsoft Project Professional 2019, Project Server 2019 and Project Web App 2019. It is also used for Microsoft Project Online combined with Project Pro for Office 365. These are integrated into SharePoint Server 2019, delivering a common collaboration and information platform available to everyone involved in the project – from general management through to project managers and project participants. This combination provides a proven, centralized solution for successful, enterprise-wide project and portfolio management Project Online – in the cloud.
What is Project Online?
Microsoft Project Online solution is a flexible online solution for project portfolio management (PPM) and everyday work. Delivered through Office 365, Project Online enables organizations to get started, prioritize project portfolio investments, and deliver the intended business value—from virtually anywhere on nearly any device.
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