About the Author -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- CHAPTER 1 Project Management Basics -- CHAPTER 2 Project Planning Essentials -- CHAPTER 3 From Requirements to Scope to the WBS -- CHAPTER 4 Time Management: Estimating and Coming in on Schedule -- CHAPTER 5 Cost Management: Controlling Costs and Coming in on Budget -- CHAPTER 6 Building in Quality -- CHAPTER 7 Controlling Risks on Your Projects -- CHAPTER 8 Procurement and Contracts -- CHAPTER 9 Ethical Considerations PMs Face on the Job -- CHAPTER 10 Communication Skills for PMs -- CHAPTER 11 Managing Your Human Resources -- CHAPTER 12 Leadership Best Practices -- CHAPTER 13 How to Become PMP Certified -- Final Words -- APPENDIX A Networking Tips and Social Media for PMs -- APPENDIX B The Formulas PMs Need to Know for Certification Exams -- APPENDIX C Quick Study Sheet for the Processes Covered on the PMP Exam -- Bibliography -- Index.