Methods of IT Project Management, 3rd Edition

Methods of IT Project Management (Third Edition) is built around the latest version of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and covers best practices unique to the IT field. It is designed for use in graduate, advanced undergraduate, and professional IT project management courses to prepare students for success in the IT field, and to prepare them to pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam given by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading certification in the field of project management.

Unlike other project management texts, Methods of IT Project Management follows the IT project life cycle, from overview and initiation to execution, control, and closing. An enterprise-scale IT project (macro-case study) runs through the entire text. Each section presents mini-cases based on the larger case and focuses on new concepts presented in each section. Readers gain practical knowledge of IT project management workflows, at scale, while building technical knowledge and skills required to pass the PMP. Mini-case studies encourage deep retention, prompt rich in-class discussion, and challenge more advanced students and professionals alike. Unique skills covered can be put directly into practice. An appendix presents practice study questions and advice on preparing for and passing the PMP exam. The revised third edition includes expanded coverage of agile system development methodologies, leadership and negotiation skills, and process maturity models.

Table of Contents

Part 1: Project Management Overview
Chapter 1. Introduction To Project Management
Chapter 2. A Systems View And Systems Methodology
Chapter 3. The Project Management Framework

Part 2: Project Initiation and Planning Methods
Chapter 4. Project Selection And Initiation
Chapter 5. Project Scope And Resource Planning
Chapter 6. Project Schedule And Cost Planning
Chapter 7. Project Quality, Communications, And Stakeholder Planning
Chapter 8. Project Risk Management Planning
Chapter 9. Project Procurement Planning

Part 3: Project Execution and Control Methods
Chapter 10. Project Execution
Chapter 11. Project Monitoring And Control, Part I
Chapter 12. Project Monitoring And Control, Part II

Part 4: Project Closeout Methods and Advanced Topics
Chapter 13. Project Closure
Chapter 14. Advanced Topics In Project Management

Part 5: Appendixes
Appendix A: Microsoft Project Help Guide
Appendix B: Project Management Templates
Appendix C: Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Help Guide