Using actual examples of software process improvement from the private sector and government, this work demonstrates how quality systems, measurement techniques and performance evaluations work. It presents a methodology for analyzing an ongoing software development process and establishing a rational plan for process improvement.

Process Improvement and CMMI for Systems and Software provides a workable approach for achieving cost-effective process improvements for systems and software. Focusing on planning, implementation, and management in system and software processes, it supplies a brief overview of basic strategic planning models and covers fundamental concepts and appr

The professional standard in the field of project management, A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge better known as the PMBOK® Guide published by the Project Management Institute (PMI®) serves as the ultimate resource for professionals and as a valuable studying and training device for students taking the PMP® exam.A User's Manual to the PMBOK® Guide takes the next logical step to act as a true user's manual. Its accessible format and easy-to-underst...

This best-selling study guide provides busy project managers with a brief, yet proven comprehensive self-study program for successfully passing the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam on the first attempt, while cutting study time in half. Achieve PMP® Exam Success includes a pre-assessment test to help users develop a focused study plan. It closely follows the Project Management Institutes A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBO...

All-in-One Coverage of the CAPM and PMP Certification ExamsGet complete details on all the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) exam topics from this fully up-to-date volume. Written by industry expert, trainer, and project management consultant Joseph Phillips, this authoritative exam guide features learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Designed to...

Implement an Effective Security Metrics Project or ProgramIT Security Metrics provides a comprehensive approach to measuring risks, threats, operational activities, and the effectiveness of data protection in your organization. The book explains how to choose and design effective measurement strategies and addresses the data requirements of those strategies. The Security Process Management Framework is introduced and analytical strategies for security metrics data are di...

This book has been FULLY updated to reflect PMI's changes to the PMP Exam Content Outline—June 2015, and is intended for all PMP exams taken AFTER January 11, 2016.This proven best-selling study guide, used in conjunction with PMI’s PMBOK® Guide — Fifth Edition (2013), presents all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, exercises, and practice exam questions a project manager needs to prepare for and successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam on the first...

Learn the essentials of Six Sigma in just 36 hoursThe McGraw-Hill 36-Hour Six Sigma Course provides you with the knowledge you need to understand, implement, and manage a Six Sigma program. This detailed yet accessible guide explores 10 essential Six Sigma tools for manufacturing along with other core components of a Six Sigma program.

Want to pass the PMP examination quickly? PMP exam aspirants are practising managers, busy leading projects. This leaves them with very little preparation time. Here comes help!It has been observed that 60% of the questions that appear in the PMP examination are from 40% of the test areas.Most Frequently Asked Questions on the PMP Examination aims to begin your preparation from core concepts and then build your knowledge over it. This book arms you with all the tools to pass the ex...

Study for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Examination with this essential aid in your study program. It contains over 400 realistic multiple choice practice questions, answers, and explanations. PMP® Examination Practice Questions is organized into two useful parts. The first comprises all the questions, organized in chapters by topic, allowing you to simulate the actual test. The second part not only gives the answers, but also comments on the incorrect answers, provid...

Effectively forecast, manage, and control software across the entire project lifecycleAccurately size, estimate, and administer software projects with real-world guidance from an industry expert. Fully updated to cover the latest tools and techniques, Applied Software Measurement, Third Edition details how to deploy a cost-effective and pragmatic analysis strategy. You will learn how to use function points and baselines, implement benchmarks and tracking s...

This is the most complete guide to all the principles and techniques you need to successfully schedule projects and control their costs. Not a broad project management guide, it offers focused coverage of every essential aspect of scheduling and cost control - including key issues ignored by typical PM guides.Expert project manager and long-time instructor Randal Wilson makes scheduling and cost control intuitive through the extensive use of graphs, charts, and case studies, and pr...