How to Add Resources in Microsoft Project

‍

‍

To add resources in Microsoft Project, follow these steps: 

‍

1. Open your Microsoft Project file and go to the 'View' section.
2. From the menu, select 'Resource Sheet'.
3. Type the name of the person, equipment, or material in the 'Resource Name' column.
4. Set and define the source type.
5. Add your column group.
6. Add a 'Maximum' column to define how much of a resource is available.
7. Enter the 'Standard Hourly or Unit Rate' for the resource.
8. Add 'Overtime Rate' only if overtime is allowed.
9. Make sure to add a 'Cost' column so you add cost in Microsoft Project so you can plan, control, and explain where the money goes, not just when work happens.
10. You may also add an 'Accurate At' column that tells teams how current the schedule really is.
11. Add a calendar for your resource sheet.