Solid project management skills are in high demand today. Nearly every major industry---engineering, finance, construction, software development, etc.---is looking for trained project managers to ensure that projects are completed on time and on budget. In this in-depth introductory guide, aspiring project managers will learn project management fundamentals. Fully revised for the latest edition of A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, this third edition includes updated project management methods and practices as well as new examples and study questions. In a readable and entertaining approach, this book addresses project management from a practical, rather than theoretical standpoint. Coverage includes project management principles, Project Management Institutes project management standards, practical application of project management for the work place, defining project goals, creating project schedules and budgets, and more!