Synopses & Reviews
Each and every recent innovation in Information Technology can be traced back to a project: the behind-the-scenes work that, when correctly managed, results in a new system, a new technology, or a new product in the marketplace. Information Technology Project Management, Second Edition, by Kathy Schwalbe builds an unparalleled foundation for tomorrowas creators and managers by providing meaningful examples of real projects-both successful and failed-and applying the lessons they teach to a sound framework in IT project management. * Applies the widely-accepted PMBOK set of standards (Project Management Body of Knowledge) to the constantly changing field of information technology. * Includes a 120-day trial version of Microsoft Project 2000 and, as an appendix, A Guide to Microsoft Project 2000. * Features an extensive running case study that puts skills to practice using real-world data taken directly from the files of Northwest Airlines and their highly successful ResNet project. * End-of-chapter mini cases provide extra real-world reinforcement. * Excellent preparation for the Project Management Instituteas Project Management Professional (PMP) certification and CompTIA's ITProject] Certification.
Synopsis
Like its predecessor, this second edition builds an unparalleled foundation for tomorrow's creators and managers by providing meaningful examples of real projects, both successful and failed, and applying the lessons they teach to a sound framework in project management. Contains nine chapters exploring the nine project management knowledge areas and a 120-day trial of Microsoft Project 2000. Selected as a suggested resource for CAQ(R) Information Technology Systems exam preparation.