An Introduction to Project Management Seventh Edition by Kathy Schwalbe (2021)

An Introduction to Project Management, Seventh Edition: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches by Kathy Schwalbe is the most comprehensive and practical introductory project management text available, independently published in August 2021. Rated 4.6 stars by over 208 reviewers, this edition has been updated to include information from the Project Management Institute's PMBOK Guide — Seventh Edition (2021) as well as the Sixth Edition (2017).

The text covers predictive/waterfall, agile/adaptive, and hybrid approaches to managing projects, giving students a complete toolkit for today's dynamic project environments. A second running case focusing on an agile/hybrid approach — the Global Construction Human Capital project — has been added, including samples of a product vision statement, product roadmap, release plan, product backlog, user stories, and burndown charts. A brand new chapter covers the PMP and Other Certifications. Real-world examples, media snapshots, best practices, and video highlights appear in every chapter, while a free student website includes template files, online quizzes, and lecture slides.

Key topics include: project integration, scope, schedule, cost, quality, resource, communication, risk, procurement, and stakeholder management — aligned with the PMBOK framework. Essential reading for students and professionals preparing for the PMP (Project Management Professional), CAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management), PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Practitioner), and PMI-PBA certifications. Rated 4.6 stars by over 208 reviewers.