Skim through Appendix A on Microsoft Project $2016$ available on the Companion website for this text$).$ Review information about Project $2016$ from the Microsoft website $($www$.$microsoft.com$).$ Research three other project management software tools, including at least one smartphone app. Write a paper answering the following questions:

a$.$ What functions does project management software provide that you cannot do easily using other tools such as a spreadsheet or database?

b$.$ How do the different tools you reviewed compare with Project $2016,$ based on cost of the tool, key features, and other relevant criteria?

c$.$ How can organizations justify investing in enterprise or portfolio project management software?

$8.$ Research information about PMP$$ and CAPM$$ certifications. Find at least two articles on this topic. What are benefits of certification in general? Do you think it is worthwhile for most project managers to get certified? Is it something you would consider? Write a paper summarizing your findings and opinions.

$9.$ Review MI's Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct. Find and summarize two articles related to ethics in project management.