PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 4th Edition

by Kim Heldman

• ISBN13: 9780470192467
• ISBN10: 0470192461
• Edition: 4th
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2007-10-01
• Publisher: Sybex

Summary

Get the full coverage you need for the PMP Exam! Get the preparation you need for the challenging Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam in this comprehensive study guide. In addition to coverage of all exam objectives, you'll find practical advice including "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and "Real World Scenario" sidebars, as well as coverage for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, and much more. Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective The accmpanying CD features: The Sybex test engine, which includes all of the chapter review questions and bonus exams. Electronic flashcards that reinforce your understanding and run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld. More than two hours of audio instruction so you can fine-tune your project management skills. The entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Order today so you can study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Assessment Test

What Is a Project?

Creating the Project Charter and Preliminary Scope Statement

Developing the Project Scope Statement

Creating the WBS and Communicating the Plan

Risk Planning

Resource Planning

Creating the Project Schedule and Budget

Developing the Project Team

Measuring and Controlling Project Performance

Monitoring and Controlling Change

Controlling Work Results and Closing Out the Project

Applying Professional Responsibility

Appendix

Process Inputs and Outputs

Glossary

Index

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