Project Management Certification and Credential Exam Guides
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Head First PMP, Fourth Edition by
What will you learn from this book? Head First PMP teaches you the latest principles and certification objectives in The PMBOK® Guide in a unique and inspiring way. This updated fourth edition takes you beyond specific questions and answers with a unique visual format that helps you grasp the big picture of project management. By putting PMP concepts into context, you'll be able to understand, remember, and apply them--not just on the exam, but on the job. No wonder so many people have used Head First PMP as their sole source for passing the PMP exam. This book will help you: Learn PMP's underlying concepts to help you understand the PMBOK principles and pass the certification exam with flying colors Get 100% coverage of the latest principles and certification objectives in The PMBOK® Guide, Sixth Edition Make use of a thorough and effective preparation guide with hundreds of practice questions and exam strategies Explore the material through puzzles, games, problems, and exercises that make learning easy and entertaining Why does this book look so different? Based on the latest research in cognitive science and learning theory, Head First PMP uses a visually rich format to engage your mind, rather than a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. Why waste your time struggling with new concepts? This multi-sensory learning experience is designed for the way your brain really works.
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2018
Pass the PMP Exam, Second Edition by
Pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Pass the PMP Exam contains all the information you need to study for and pass the PMP®. In addition to all the information needed to pass the exam, you will also find tips to give insight into how to read and answer questions, and each chapter includes exercises and a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the topics covered. A glossary of key terms is also provided, along with study aids such as mind maps. The author, Sean Whitaker, has managed complex projects in the construction, telecommunications, and IT industries, and shares real-world examples of theory in action from his own career. What you'll learn: Handle integration, scope, time, cost, and quality management Manage risk, procurement, and stakeholder risk Work with human resources, communications, and handle ethics and professional conduct Become eligible for the PMP exam and how to study for it Discover some PMP exam taking tips Handle various PMP exam tasks and puzzle games Who is this book for: Experienced project managers looking to capstone their learning with the PMP certification.
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2016
PMP Exam Challenge! by
Preparing for and passing the PMP(R) exam is no small feat. Although the number of certified PMP(R)s continues at a phenomenal rate, the exam failure rate remains uncommonly high. PMP(R) Exam Challenge! is designed to help you pass the exam by giving you an easy-to-use, highly portable publication, containing key relevant topics you are certain to
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2016
PMP® Exam Preparation by
Fully updated to be aligned with the Project Management Body of Knowledge® (PMBOK® Guide), Sixth Edition, this study guide is structured per the PMP® Examination Content Outline (ECO), 2015 edition, which is the blueprint for the PMP® exam. The study guide has a chapter of 50 questions for each performance domain in the ECO: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. The study guide also provides access to a 200-question on-line test that simulates the experience of taking the actual PMP® examination.
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2018
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Official Cert Guide by
Corrected Answer Key Available The issue regarding the incorrect answer key for Chapter 2 has been addressed. Download the revised answer key under the Updates tab on the books web page at pearsonitcertification.com/capm/update to get the correct information. Jump start your project management career with the Official Cert Guide to the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Exam Update: This product covers content for the new CAPM® Exam released by PMI on July 25, 2023. Learn more at pmi.org/CAPM Learn, prepare, and practice for test day success with the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Official Cert Guide, a Project Management Institute (PMI)®authorized self-study resource. This comprehensive guide from instructors and authors Vijay Kanabar, Arthur P. Thomas, and Thomas Lechler addresses the all-new 2023 CAPM®Exam domains: Project management fundamentals and core concepts Predictive, plan-based methodologies Agile frameworks/methodologies Business analysis frameworks CAPM is an essential first step in building your career at any stage as a project manager and a stepping-stone to the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Certification. CAPM is globally recognized as providing candidates with a solid foundation in hands-on project management skills and knowledge. The CAPM exam covers a broad range of project management approaches and prepares candidates in the skills, tools, and techniques that can be applied in the field of project management. The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)® Exam Official Cert Guide features Complete coverage of all CAPM exam topics Do I Know This Already? quizzes identify knowledge gaps Chapter exercises to review key concepts A suggested study plan to optimize your final review You also get access to valuable study tools on the book's companion website, including Two full-length practice exams powered by Pearson Test Prep practice software with realistic question sets, customization options, and detailed performance reports Key term flash cards Appendices and glossary downloads This complete study package offers a deep dive on CAPM exam topics: Organizing for project performance Predicative methodologies Adaptive frameworks Measurement, tracking, and managing uncertainty Business analysis frameworks and domains ...and more! Pearson is an authorized content provider for PMI. This title is also available as a multi-format Premium Edition eBook with two additional practice tests.
Location: Pardee Stacks HD69.P75 K36 2023Publication Date: 2023
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide by
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 Access practice exams, flashcards, and more 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. To register for access to the online test banks included with the purchase of this book, please visit: www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep.
Location: OnlinePublication Date: 2018
