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