In today’s competitive business world, just being a certied Project Management Professional is not enough to put you ahead of the pack; what sets you apart is your ability to combine the theoretical aspects of your PMP® training together with the practical applications of MS Project and MS Excel. While the core principles of PMP® and Microsoft® Project are the same, the two approaches dier in aspects of implementation. By integrating PMBOK® principles and MSP application tools, a professional with a thorough understanding of both these guidelines can achieve greater all-round project success.