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PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, 4th Edition

by Kim Heldman, Vanina Mangano, Brett Feddersen

February 2018

Intermediate to advanced

456 pages

11h 11m

English

Sybex

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Book Structure
Defining a ProjectDefining Project ManagementIdentifying Project Management SkillsUnderstanding Organizational StructuresUnderstanding the Project EnvironmentUnderstanding Project Life Cycles and Project Management ProcessesRecognizing Professional and Social ResponsibilityReview Questions
Understanding the Project Management Knowledge AreasPerforming a Project AssessmentDefining the High-Level Project ScopeIdentifying High-Level Risks, Assumptions, and ConstraintsDeveloping the Project CharterObtaining Project Charter ApprovalPerforming Key Stakeholder AnalysisBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Developing a Scope Management PlanDeveloping a Project ScheduleBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Developing a Cost Management PlanDeveloping a Quality Management PlanBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Developing a Resource Management PlanDeveloping a Communications Management PlanDeveloping a Procurement Management PlanDeveloping a Change Management PlanDeveloping a Risk Management PlanBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Developing a Stakeholder Engagement PlanObtaining Project Management Plan ApprovalBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Obtaining and Managing ResourcesMaximizing Team PerformanceExecuting the Project Management PlanImplementing Approved ChangesImplementing the Quality Management PlanImplementing the Risk Management PlanBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions

Measuring Project PerformanceManaging Changes to the Project Scope, Schedule, and CostsEnsuring Adherence to Quality StandardsUpdating the Risk RegisterAssessing Corrective ActionsCommunicating Project StatusMonitoring Stakeholder EngagementBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Obtaining Final AcceptanceTransferring OwnershipObtaining Financial, Legal, and Administrative ClosureDistributing the Final Project ReportCollating Lessons LearnedArchiving Project DocumentsMeasuring Customer SatisfactionBringing the Processes TogetherReview Questions
Chapter 1: Project FoundationChapter 2: Initiating the ProjectChapter 3: Planning Project Scope and Schedule ManagementChapter 4: Planning Project Cost and Quality ManagementChapter 5: Planning Project Resource, Communication, Procurement, Change and Risk ManagementChapter 6: Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Obtaining Project Plan ApprovalChapter 7: Executing the ProjectChapter 8: Monitoring and Controlling the ProjectChapter 9: Closing the Project
Chapter 1: Project FoundationChapter 2: Initiating the ProjectChapter 3: Planning Project Scope and Schedule ManagementChapter 4: Planning Project Cost and Quality ManagementChapter 5: Planning Project Resource, Communication, Procurement, Change, and Risk ManagementChapter 6: Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Obtaining Project Plan ApprovalChapter 7: Executing the ProjectChapter 8: Monitoring and Controlling the ProjectChapter 9: Closing the Project

Overview

Essential review for the PMP exam, updated for the new PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition

The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, offers complete, concise review of essential project management concepts and practices. Covering 100% of the PMP exam objectives, this book helps you ensure your full preparation in advance of the big day. This new 4th Edition has been updated to align with the newest version of the exam, featuring changes to PMP best practices, greater emphasis on Agile and other iterative processes, as well as the evolution of the project manager's role. Organized by domain area, this handy review guide covers project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing as detailed in the new A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Edition, giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exam. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which features flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more.

PMP candidates must have extensive project management experience before taking the exam, but you cannot rely on experience alone; the PMP exam tests your understanding of critical PMP concepts and practices as laid out in the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition; this practical review condenses the PMBOK's essential details into quickly-digestible chapters that help you prepare more efficiently.

Review 100% of the exam objectives
Apply PMP concepts to real-world scenarios
Identify areas in need of additional review
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The PMP certification puts you in demand, and can be a major boost to your career. Regardless of your current level of experience, exam success lies in complete and thorough preparation; the PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, is your ultimate key to confidence and success.