Project Management In IT (With CD)

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Project Management in IT weaves theory and practice together, presenting a comprehensive, integrated view of the many concepts, skills, tools, and techniques involved in information technology project management. With the strong pedagogical features and straightforward approach, this edition continues to address the critical skills needed for success in the ever-expanding field of project management, which has grown in its impact on an increasing number of professions, most notably information technology. This edition has been updated to include a detailed guide to using Microsoft Project 2007, as well as extensive tips and practice questions to prepare readers for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Key Features Reflects changes made in the new Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, including the format of the exam and application requirements. Offers sample PMP exam questions, references to additional free practice exams, and tips for passing the exam. Includes new information in the first chapter explaining the relationships between project, program, and portfolio management. Contains the new "Best Practices" feature in every chapter, which highlights real world best practice examples as well as the new Quick Quiz feature! Each chapter contains multiple choice questions in the physical text, with additional interactive quizzes on the companion Web site. Table of Contents 1. Introduction to Project Management. 2. The Project Management and Information Technology Context. 3. The Project Management. Process Groups: A Case Study. 4. Project Integration Management. 5. Project Scope Management. 6. Project Time Management. 7. Project Cost Management. 8. Project Quality Management. 9. Project Human Resource Management. 10. Project Communications Management. 11. Project Risk Management. 12. Project Procurement Management.