PMP in Depth, Second Edition: Project Management Professional Study Guide for the PMP Exam (Paperback)
The primary purpose of this book is to help you pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Because the book has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives, expert project managers who want to pass the PMP exam can use this book to ensure that they do not miss any objective. Yet this is not simply an exam-cram book. The chapters and the sections within each chapter are presented in a logical learning sequence: A top (more…)
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 2) – Exploring the Project Management Knowledge Areas
Exploring the Project Management Knowledge Areas
- Each process group is made up of a collection of processes used throughout the project life cycle
- PMBOK Guide groups these processes into nine categories that it calls The Project Management Knowledge Areas Read more
PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio CD (Paperback)
The much-anticipated update to the highly acclaimed PMP study guide! The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today’s IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam. This fifth edition is completely updated for the newest exam and is the most comprehensive review guide on the shelf. You’ll benefit from the detailed discussions on a wide range of PMP (more…)
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Characteristics of the Process Groups
Characteristics of the Process Groups
- The progression through the project management process groups exhibits the same characteristics as progression through the project phases
- Costs are lowest during the initiating processes and few team members are involved
- Costs and staffing levels increase in the executing process group and decrease as you approach the closing process group Read more
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Project Management Process Groups
Project Management Processes
- Organize and describe the work of the project
- Per PMBOK Guide: 5 process groups
- Initiating
- Planning
- Execution
- Monitoring and Controlling
- Closing
PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita’s Course in a Book for Passing the PMP Exam (Paperback)
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Rita’s book is boon to men and women preparing to take PMI’s certification examination. — – J. Davidson Frame, Ph.D., PMP and Past PMI Director of CertificationRita’s book is boon to men and women preparing to take PMI’s certification examination. — J. Davidson Frame, Ph.D., PMP and Past PMI Director of Certification
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PMP Project Management Professional Exam Certification Kit (Paperback)
STUDY. PRACTICE. REVIEW. The complete study tool for taking the PMP exam -and an inside look at the tasks a project manager faces in the field The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today’s IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam. This value-priced trio of essential resources includes PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fif (more…)
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Understanding Project Life Cycles and Project Management Processes
Project Phases and Project Life Cycles
- Most projects are divided into phases, and all projects, large or small, have a similar project life cycle structure
- Project Phases
- Generally consist of segments of work that allow for easier management, planning and control of the work
- Project Life Cycle
- All the collective phases the project processes through in concert
- Similar for all projects regardless of their size and complexity
- Phases are typically sequential, and sometimes overlap each other
- Most projects at least the 4 following project life cycles:
- Beginning the project
- Planning and organizing the work of the project
- Performing the work of the project
- Closing out the project
PMP Review Notes (Chapter 1) – Matrix Organizations
Matrix Organizations
- Came about to minimize the difference between, and take advantage of, the strengths and weaknesses of functional and projectized organizations
- Employees in matrix organizations report to one functional manager and to at least one project manager
- It’s possible for one employee to report to multiple project managers if they are working on multiple projects at one time
- Functional managers assign employees to projects, while project managers assign the tasks associated with the projects
- Just as in a projectized organization, allow project managers ro focus on the project and project work
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Learn the latest principles and certification objectives in The PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition, in a unique and inspiring way with Head First PMP . The second edition of this book helps you prepare for the PMP certification exam using a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. You’ll find a full-length sample exam included inside the book. More than just proof of passing a test, a PMP certification means that you have the knowledge to solve most common project pr (more…)
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