PMP Project Management Professional All-in-One Exam Guide

CHAPTER 3

Working as a Project Manager

In this chapter, you will

•Explore the project manager role

•Understand the project manager’s influence

•Learn the project management competencies

•Learn to lead and manage a successful project

•Study project integration

As a PMP candidate, you’re likely already serving as a project manager in your organization. The PMP exam will test your knowledge of the typical roles and responsibilities of a project manager. You’ll need to be familiar with the most common types of activities and characteristics of a project manager. Be aware that this means you’ll need to recognize the roles and responsibilities for both predictive environments and adaptive environments, even if you don’t work with an organization ...