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