An Introduction to Project Management, Fourth Edition

The fourth edition of An Introduction to Project Management includes changes based on the PMBOK Guide, Fifth Edition (2013). Note that a revised edition is available with Project 2013 instructions. Other features: Includes a guide for using Microsoft Project 2010. Provides a special 60-day free trial of MatchWare's MindView Business software (www.matchware.com/intropm), an integrated tool to create mind maps, Gantt charts, and other project documents. Includes information on AtTask, a leading web-based project management tool, and a guide for using this powerful software for portfolio optimization. Includes features in each chapter providing real-world examples and references, including Opening Cases and Case Wrap-Ups, examples of What Went Right, What Went Wrong, Media Snapshots, Best Practices, and a new feature with Video Highlights related to project management. Appendix C, Resources, provides case studies where students can apply various tools and techniques plus information on simulation software and project management certifications. Web site includes easy access to online quizzes, Jeopardy-like games, template files, Project 2010 files, links to sites mentioned in the text, and much more. Visit www.intropm.com.