Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1 Understanding What Project Management Is All About -- 2 Introducing the Principal Organizations -- 3 Considering the Project Management Organizations -- 4 Speaking the Language -- 5 Acquiring Preparatory Skills -- 6 Acquiring Project and Program Skills -- 7 Expanding Your Knowledge -- 8 Improving Your Abilities -- 9 Matching the Skill Sets to Projects and Programs -- 10 Are You Ready for the Next One -- 11 Meeting Market Needs -- 12 Getting Settled -- 13 Applying Your Skills to Other Activities -- 14 Continuing Your Success -- Glossary -- Index.