PMP in Depth

Dr. Paul Sanghera is an educator, technologist, and an entrepreneur living in Silicon Valley, California. With a master's degree in computer science from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in physics from Carleton University, he has authored and co-authored more than 100 technical papers published in well-reputed European and American research journals. He has more than 10 years of project management experience in the computer industry and at research labs at CERN and Cornell. Having worked in various roles including director of project management at companies such as MP3.com and Dream Logic, director of software development, and software developer, he has a broader view of project management. He has earned several industry certifications including CompTIA Project+, Project Management Professional, Network+, Linux+, Sun Certified Java Programmer, and Sun Certified Business Component Developer. Dr. Sanghera has contributed to building the world class technologies such as Netscape Communicator, and Novell's NDS. He has taught technology courses at various institutes including San Jose Sate University and Brooks College. As an engineering manager, he has been at the ground floor of several startups. Steve Caseley has worked in the project management field for 30 years and has a wealth of practical experience in successful project delivery. He has more than 10 years of experience developing online CBT training modules for PM and IT management, including Microsoft Project and PMI PMP certification preparation series. He has also delivered IT and project management courses for a number of universities with classes delivered in the adult continuing education, bachelor's, and master's programs at these universities. Over the years, Steve has helped a wide range of companies implement PPM systems and best practices and has practical, hands-on PM experience in a wide range of industries, project types, and sizes. Steve's passion is working with organizations to improve overall project delivery efficiency through the implementation and adoption of industry best practices in project and portfolio management and implementation of effective PPM tools supporting these best practices.

1. Project Management Framework. 2. Initiating the Project. 3. Planning the Project Scope. 4. Planning for Project Schedule and Communication. 5. Planning for Project Resources. 6. Planning Quality and Risk Management. 7. Managing Project Work. 8. Developing and Managing the Project Team. 9. Managing the Stakes. 10. Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work. 11. Monitoring and Controlling Quality and Risk. 12. Monitoring and Controlling the Golden Triangle. 13. Closing the Project. 14. Performing Professional Responsibility. Appendix A Answers and Solutions to Study Checkpoint Exercises. Appendix B Answers and Explanations for Chapter Review Questions. Appendix C Final Exam. Appendix D Glossary.