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Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional
Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional

Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional: A study guide to mastering project management for the PMP® exam

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  • Written by J. Ashley Hunt, an experienced PMP® trainer with over 20 years of project management experience
  • Learn with the help of PMP® practice tests, exam tips, and best practices from the PMBOK® Guide
  • Effectively plan core project work aspects such as scope, cost, quality, procurement, and communication

Description

One of the five most prestigious certifications in the world, the PMP® exam is said to be the most difficult non-technical certification exam. With this exam guide, you'll be able to address the challenges in learning advanced project management concepts. This PMP study guide covers all of the 10 project management knowledge areas, 5 process groups, 49 processes, and aspects of the Agile Practice Guide that you need to tailor your projects. With this book, you will understand the best practices found in the sixth edition of the PMBOK® Guide and the newly updated exam content outline. Throughout the book, you'll learn exam objectives in the form of a project for better understanding and effective implementation of real-world project management tasks, helping you to not only prepare for the exam but also implement project management best practices. Finally, you'll get to grips with the entire application and testing processes in PMP® and discover numerous tips and techniques for passing the exam on your first attempt. By the end of this PMP® exam prep book, you'll have a solid understanding of everything you need to pass the PMP® certification exam, and be able to use this handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide to overcome challenges in project management.

Who is this book for?

If you are an experienced project manager looking for a common language and best practices in the project management space and want to achieve the PMP certification to accelerate your career growth, this book is for you. A minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in leading and directing projects for a variety of industries will be useful.

What you will learn

  • Understand how to fill out the exam application and what to expect on the day of the exam
  • Get a comprehensive overview of project management processes, knowledge areas, and project execution
  • Explore project and organization structures and other factors influencing projects
  • Manage risk, scheduling, and cost using expert tips and insights
  • Acquire and manage resources and communication in project work
  • Monitor and control projects from planning to execution
  • Discover professional responsibility, study tips, and what s in store for certified project management professionals

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Length: 826 pages
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Table of Contents

21 Chapters
Section 1: Introduction to Project Management and People Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 1: Introduction to the PMP® Exam Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 2 :Introduction to Project Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 3: Pre-Project Initiation Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 4: Charters and Stakeholders Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 5: Introduction to Agile Considerations Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 6: Creating and Leading a Team Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 2: Project Management Processes Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 7: Scope Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 8: Schedule and Cost Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 9: Quality Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 10: Resources and Communication Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 11: Risk Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 12: Procurement Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 13: Stakeholder Engagement Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 14: Integration Management Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Section 3: Revision Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 15: Next Steps and Study Tips Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Chapter 16: Final Exam Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Assessment Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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The book is full of very easy to follow examples that helps the reader to better understand all the concepts
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Excellent method to engage the reader.
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Sanjay Huilgol Apr 21, 2021
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This is a good value PMP course book and study guide, and will definitely come in handy during your preparation.
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Jonathan Aug 25, 2021
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Great book for anyone studying for the PMP Exam. PMP has changed drastically over the years, this book will help both the student learn what they need to know and give additional insights for the experience Project Manager into changes and new emerging practices incorporating other management techniques.
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