The book provides foundational knowledge in the field of software project management. It addresses essential aspects and areas of activity, as well as important terms and concepts. In addition to the tasks and roles of project management in sequential and agile methodologies, it emphasizes fundamental principles and methods of effective team management and aspects of social competence. The topics covered include: - Project organization - Process and methodology models in software development - Project initiation - Project planning - Project implementation and controlling - Project acceptance and closure - Quality management - Risk management - Human resource management - Maturity models. The book contains numerous exercises with solution hints and is not only ideal for exam preparation for the "Certified Professional for Project Management (CPPM)" but also serves as a foundation for further studies.