IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish

Authors: Phillips, Joseph
ISBN-13: 978-0-07-170043-6
ISBN-10: 0071700439
©2010 | 3rd Edition | 550 pages , Softcover with CDROM
Pub Date: March 2010
Price: US$ 49.99

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

About the Author

Joseph Phillips, PMP, Project+ (Indianapolis IN) is the Director of Education for Project Seminars, a PMI Registered Education Provider. He is quoted regularly in the PMI publication PM Network and recently had an article written about him in PMI Today. As a leader in adult education, Phillips has taught organizations how to successfully implement project management methodologies, information technology project management, risk management, and other courses. He is a Certified Technical Trainer and has taught more than 10,000 professionals through seminars, conferences, and presentations. Phillips is a member of the Project Management Institute and often speaks for PMI chapters.