Book description
The authors, as authorized training partners with PMI, translates the new 2023 examination content outline into what exam takers need to do and know in preparation for the exam. It also provides them with exercises and prep questions as a quick and easy check to ensure they are on the right path in preparation for the exam..
Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Preface
- Acknowledgment
- About the authors
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Pretest knowledge assessment
- 3 CAPM® certification overview
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4 Project management fundamentals and core concepts
- 4.1 Introduction
- 4.2 Terms
- 4.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
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4.4 Task 1 – Demonstrate an understanding of the various project life cycles and processes
- 4.4.1 Distinguish between a project, a program, and a portfolio
- 4.4.2 Distinguish between a project and operations
- 4.4.3 Distinguish between predictive and adaptive approaches
- 4.4.4 Distinguish between issues, risks, assumptions, and constraints
- 4.4.5 Review/critique project scope
- 4.4.6 Apply the project management code of ethics to scenarios (refer to PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct)
- 4.4.7 Explain how a project can be a vehicle for change
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4.5 Task 2 – Demonstrate an understanding of project management planning
- 4.5.1 Describe the purpose and importance of cost, quality, risk, schedule, etc.
- 4.5.2 Distinguish between the different deliverables of a project management plan versus a product management plan
- 4.5.3 Distinguish differences between a milestone and a task duration
- 4.5.4 Determine the number and type of resources in a project
- 4.5.5 Use a risk register in a given situation
- 4.5.6 Use a stakeholder register in a given situation
- 4.5.7 Explain project closure and transitions
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4.6 Task 3 – Demonstrate an understanding of project roles and responsibilities
- 4.6.1 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of project managers and project sponsors
- 4.6.2 Compare and contrast the roles and responsibilities of the project team and the project sponsor
- 4.6.3 Explain the importance of the role the project manager plays (e.g., initiator, negotiator, listener, coach, working member, and facilitator)
- 4.6.4 Explain the differences between leadership and management
- 4.6.5 Explain emotional intelligence (EQ) and its impact on project management
- 4.7 Task 4 – Determine how to follow and execute planned strategies or frameworks (e.g., communication, risks, etc.)
- 4.8 Task 5 – Demonstrate an understanding of common problem-solving tools and techniques
- 4.9 Sample test questions on project management fundamentals and core concepts
- 4.10 Summary of project management fundamentals and core concepts
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5 Predictive, plan-based methodologies
- 5.1 Introduction
- 5.2 Terms
- 5.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
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5.4 Task 1 – Explain when it is appropriate to use a predictive, plan-based approach
- 5.4.1 Identify the suitability of a predictive, plan-based approach for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, co-location, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.)
- 5.4.2 Determine the activities within each process
- 5.4.3 Give examples of typical activities within each process
- 5.4.4 Distinguish the differences between various project components
- 5.5 Task 2 – Demonstrate an understanding of a project management plan schedule
- 5.6 Task 3 – Determine how to document project controls of predictive, plan-based projects
- 5.7 Sample test questions on predictive, plan-based methodologies
- 5.8 Summary of predictive, plan-based methodologies
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6 Agile frameworks/methodologies
- 6.1 Introduction
- 6.2 Terms
- 6.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the readings
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6.4 Task 1 – Explain when it is appropriate to use an adaptive approach
- 6.4.1 Compare the pros and cons of adaptive and predictive, plan-based projects
- 6.4.2 Identify the suitability of adaptive approaches for the organizational structure (e.g., virtual, co-location, matrix structure, hierarchical, etc.)
- 6.4.3 Identify organizational process assets and enterprise environmental factors that facilitate the use of adaptive approaches
- 6.5 Task 2 – Determine how to plan project iterations
- 6.6 Task 3 – Determine how to document project controls for an adaptive project
- 6.7 Task 4 – Explain the components of an adaptive plan
- 6.8 Task 5 – Determine how to prepare and execute task management steps
- 6.9 Sample test questions on Agile frameworks/methodologies
- 6.10 Summary of Agile frameworks/methodologies
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7 Business analysis frameworks
- 7.1 Introduction
- 7.2 Terms
- 7.3 Mapping the exam content outline to the reading
- 7.4 Brief introduction – business analysis frameworks
- 7.5 Task 1 – Demonstrate an understanding of business analysis (BA) roles and responsibilities
- 7.6 Task 2 – Determine how to conduct stakeholder communication
- 7.7 Task 3 – Determine how to gather requirements
- 7.8 Task 4 – Demonstrate an understanding of product roadmaps
- 7.9 Task 5 – Determine how project methodologies influence business analysis processes
- 7.10 Task 6 – Validate requirements through product delivery
- 7.11 – Sample test questions on business analysis frameworks
- 7.12 – Summary of the business analysis framework domain
- 8 Full practice exam one
- 9 Full practice exam two
- Appendix A: Introduction to the PMBOK® Guide 7th Edition
- Appendix B: Introduction to the Agile Practice Guide
- Appendix C: Introduction to the Business Analysis for Practitioners: A Practice Guide
- Appendix D: Introduction to The PMI Guide to Business Analysis
- Appendix E: PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Appendix F: Project Management Ready
- Glossary of terms and acronyms
- Reference list
- Index
Product information
- Title: Mastering the NEW PMI Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam (2023 Version)
- Author(s):
- Release date: April 2024
- Publisher(s): Productivity Press
- ISBN: 9781003856337
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