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

by Joseph Phillips

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 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

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

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.

Genres: Reference, Business, Education

Mass Market Paperback

First published March 1, 2002

About the author

JOSEPH PHILLIPS, PMP is a project management consultant, instructor, and owner of Project Seminars, Inc. and Instructing.com. He is the author of several project management books, including PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide and IT Project Management: On Track from Start to Finish.

Reviews

[Patty · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent resource for the Project+ exam and good introduction to project management topics.

[Farhan Bhatti · Rating 4 out of 5]

An insightful book that as the book title says covers IT project management from start to finish. The book is informative covering the different stages related to a IT project and has helpful tips and advice from professionals

[Kevin · Rating 4 out of 5]

An informative and interactive approach to the basics of Project Management and the CompTia Project+ Exam. I used both this and Heldman's Project+ Study Guide to prepare for the exam. I felt the On Track guide presented a much easier to understand and better explained narrative. The appendix condensed all the formulas into an easy to digest page, which I reviewed before the exam and definitely helped me keep formulas straight.

I passed the exam with ease on the first attempt, and would recommend this guide to anyone wishing to do the same.

[Patrick · Rating 3 out of 5]

I used this book to study for the Project+ CompTIA exam and passed with a 905/1000. It worked well, but I'll warn you that the exam itself is not written well and at times is extremely vague with what they are asking. Overall this was adequate to get the job done. I'd recommend it to someone who has done self study for cert exams before, but for a novice, I'd shop around for a different, more thorough book.

[Wes · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very well written, easy to follow, and makes the best out of the somewhat dry material. The chapters tend to go on a bit, but the book was good enough to help me pass the Project+ exam so I guess that's all that matters.

[Catherine Weir · Rating 5 out of 5]

great study tool

[jsliwka · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book is simple and keeps to the subject. I liked it, especially part with examples and reviews with a real people. It is for people, who starts with IT Project Management.