Microsoft Project 2016 Professional for Windows is built for project managers, PMOs, and SMB teams who need precise scheduling, resource control, and clear reporting. You get a lifetime license, instant digital delivery, and 100% compliance with EU Directive 2009/24/EC for fully legal ownership and activation across the EU.

Overview of Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

• Platform: Windows
• Edition: Professional
• License Type: Retail
• Devices: 1 device
• License Duration: Lifetime
• Activation Method: Online activation
• Delivery: Instant digital delivery via email
• Support: Email and remote assistance
• Language Support: Multi-language
• Compliance: Fully legal resale under EU Directive 2009/24/EC

What Is Microsoft Project 2016 Professional?

Microsoft Project 2016 Professional helps you build realistic schedules, allocate resources, control costs, and communicate progress with confidence. You plan in powerful Gantt charts, visualize critical path, and present multiple timelines that stakeholders actually understand.

It’s ideal for IT rollouts, construction programs, engineering workstreams, marketing campaigns, and non-profit projects. If you want a lighter feature set, consider Microsoft Project 2016 Standard. To compare options across our portfolio, explore the Microsoft Project versions & pricing category.

Included Features in Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

• Advanced Gantt scheduling: Define task dependencies, lead/lag, calendars, and critical path for accurate timelines.
• Resource & cost management: Assign people, materials, and rates to balance workload and budgets with visibility.
• Baselines & tracking: Set multiple baselines and track % complete to keep scope, schedule, and cost on target.
• Multiple timeline views: Build executive-ready timelines for different audiences in a few clicks.
• Built-in dashboards: Use out-of-the-box burndown, cost, and resource reports to inform decisions fast.

New Features in Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

• Resource Engagements: Request and lock resource commitments with approval workflows to avoid overallocation.
• Capacity heat maps: Visualize under/over-utilization across teams to rebalance work instantly.
• Richer multiple timelines: Show phases, milestones, and key deliverables with independent start/end dates.
• “Tell Me” assistant & Office 2016 UI: Find commands fast and work in a cleaner, modern interface.
• Skype for Business presence: Contact team members from within Project for quick clarifications and updates.

Key Features & Benefits of Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

Security & Compliance

You run locally on Windows and keep sensitive plans in-house. Your retail license is 100% legal under EU law in line with Directive 2009/24/EC.

Performance & Virtualization

You get a fast, stable desktop app that fits managed Windows environments and common virtualization setups.

Remote Access Tools

You export reports and share timeline snapshots so distributed stakeholders get crystal-clear updates.

Productivity & Efficiency

You plan faster with templates, baselines, and critical path analysis that surface risks early.

One-Time Ownership

You pay once and use forever—your lifetime license means no subscription or renewal and predictable costs.

How to Activate Your Microsoft Project 2016 Professional License

1. Download the software
2. Install it on your device
3. Go to Settings > Activation
4. Enter your product key and activate online

Why Buy Microsoft Project 2016 Professional from Digital License?

• Instant delivery via email within minutes
• Lifetime license with no subscription
• Remote support and installation help included
• 100% legal resale under EU Directive 2009/24/EC
• Refund guarantee if activation fails

Digital License Is a Verified Microsoft Partner

Digital License is an official Microsoft Partner (ID: 7033487), recognized for delivering genuine software licenses and verified solutions across Europe. You can verify our partnership directly on the Microsoft Partner Directory. This ensures every license you purchase is authentic, secure, and fully compliant with Microsoft standards and EU Directive 2009/24/EC.

FAQs About Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

Is this a subscription or a one-time purchase?

This is a lifetime license—a perpetual retail entitlement with no subscription or renewal.

Will I receive a genuine key I can reuse after a PC change?

Yes, you receive an authentic retail key. Under Directive 2009/24/EC, resale and transfer are 100% legal under EU law (one active device at a time).

What if online activation doesn’t work on my device?

We provide remote activation support. If we can’t resolve it, you’re protected by our full refund guarantee.

Does Professional include advanced resource tools?

Yes—features like Resource Engagements and capacity heat maps help you plan with confidence on a lifetime license.

Is this compatible with different languages and regions?

Yes, it’s multi-language. Your retail key activates a supported language build for your region.

Can I reinstall after replacing hardware?

Yes. A retail key can be moved to a new device (one active at a time) while retaining your lifetime license.

Do I get future upgrades to newer Project versions?

You receive stability and security updates for 2016; major version upgrades are not included—there’s no subscription or renewal.

Can I use Project offline after activation?

Yes. After online activation, Project runs locally; your lifetime license ensures ongoing access.

Installation & Support for Microsoft Project 2016 Professional

• Official product key sent via email
• Secure download link from Microsoft or our servers
• Step-by-step instructions included
• Remote setup help available
• Buy with confidence from a verified EU software license reseller

What Does a Retail License Mean?

A retail license is a perpetual, transferable end-user right. It activates on one device at a time and can be moved to a replacement PC when needed (subject to Microsoft terms). Unlike OEM or volume keys, retail enables true lifetime license ownership and is 100% legal under EU law in accordance with Directive 2009/24/EC.