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 Table of contents Chapter 1. Initiating the Project 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