Microsoft Project has been integrated into the new Planner app within Microsoft/Office 365. While basic project management features are available with standard Microsoft 365 subscriptions (such as Business Standard or E3), the more advanced features that were originally part of Microsoft Project are now only accessible through the paid versions of the new Planner—Plan 3 and Plan 5.
New Planner App
The new Planner app combines the capabilities of the old Microsoft Project, Planner, and To-Do into a unified tool within Microsoft 365. This means that with a standard Microsoft 365 subscription, you have access to basic task and project management features, such as:
Task Creation and Management: Easily create, assign, and track tasks.
Collaboration: Seamless integration with Microsoft Teams, allowing for effective team collaboration.
Advanced Features Microsoft Projects features
For those who need more advanced project management capabilities—like detailed project scheduling, resource management, and Gantt charts (now called the Timeline view)—a subscription to the paid versions of Planner is required:
Plan 3: Offers advanced features like task dependencies, project baselines, and more robust project tracking.
Plan 5: Provides the most comprehensive tools, including portfolio management and advanced analytics, ideal for managing large and complex projects.
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