Covers the updates to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the 2005 PMP exam. This work includes a Workbook section that includes over 50 exercises to assist with your studies. And the accompanying CD contains additional review tools designed to reinforce understanding of critical subject areas.

The key topics also include: Monitoring and Controlling the Project: measuring project performance; verifying and managing changes to the project; ensuring project deliverables conform to quality standards; and monitoring all risks - Closing the Project: obtaining final acceptance for the project; obtaining financial, legal, and administrative closure; releasing project resources; identifying, documenting and communicating lessons learned; creating and distributing final project report; archiving and retaining project records; and measuring customer satisfaction - Professional and Social Responsibility: ensuring individual integrity; contributing to the project management knowledge base; enhancing personal professional competence; and promoting interaction among stakeholders. This work is featured on the CD Sybex Test Engine - test your knowledge with advanced testing software. It includes chapter review questions and six PMP and two CAPM bonus exams! The electronic flash cards reinforce your understanding with hundreds of flashcards that can run off your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.

Introduction.
Chapter 1: What Is a Project?
Chapter 2: Creating the Project Charter and Preliminary Scope Statement.
Chapter 3: Developing the Project Scope Statement.
Chapter 4: Creating the WBS and Communicating the Plan.
Chapter 5: Risk Planning.
Chapter 6: Resource Planning.
Chapter 7: Creating the Project Schedule and Budget.
Chapter 8: Developing the Project Team.
Chapter 9: Measuring and Controlling Project Performance.
Chapter 10: Monitoring and Controlling Change.
Chapter 11: Controlling Work Results and Closing Out the Project.
Chapter 12: Professional Responsibility.
Workbook Exercises.
Glossary.
Index.