IT Project Management
Master IT Project Management This practical, up-to-date guide explains how to successfully manage an IT project and prepare for CompTIA Project+ certification. IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish, Third Edition walks you through each step of the IT project management process, covering critical strategies for on-time and within-budget projects. You'll get proven methods for initiating a project, selecting qualified team members, conferring with management, establishing communication, setting realistic timetables, tracking costs, and closing a project. Learn how to: Define project requirements and create the project charter Create a feasibility study and establish project priority Determine strategy and obtain management approval Manage project scope and determine project expenses Build the project management plan Organize and lead a project team Track progress and calculate the Cost Performance Index (CPI) Implement changes to the project plan Perform continuous quality management Complete the project and assess deliverables On the CD: CompTIA Project+ practice exam Project management video training from the author Ready-to-use templates and worksheets Complete e-book Joseph Phillips, PMP, CompTIA Project+, is the Director of Education for Project Seminars. He is the author of PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition; CAPM/PMP Project Management Certification All-in-One Exam Guide, Second Edition; CBAP Certified Business Analysis Professional All-in-One Exam Guide; and PgMP Program Management Professional All-in-One Exam Guide.
Chapter 2. Planning the Project
Chapter 3. Working with Management
Chapter 4. Managing the Project Scope
Chapter 5. Creating the Budget
Chapter 6. Building the Project Plan
Chapter 7. Organizing a Project Team
Chapter 8. Managing Teams
Chapter 9. Implementing the Project Plan
Chapter 10. Revising the Project Plan
Chapter 11. Enforcing Quality
Chapter 12. Completing the Project
Appendix A. IT Project+ Exam Objectives
Appendix B. Working as an Independent Contractor
Appendix C. Critical Exam Information
Appendix D. About the CD
Glossary
Index