IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish, Third Edition

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