Overview
"In order to get through the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam with flying colors, you need a truly superior test preparation tool. Completely updated to reflect the most recent version of the test, the new third edition of Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam leaves no stone unturned in getting you ready for every competency area covered on the exam.
Long respected as a “project manager’s lifesaver,” the book is an essential desk reference as well as a superior guide to taking the exam. The book reveals how best to answer exam questions on defining, budgeting, assigning, and executing projects of all types and scopes, and includes sample questions in situational format, numerous case studies, and other valuable practice tools.
In addition, you'll find new material on subjects including:
• program management
• portfolio management
• project environment
• organizational environment
• project management offices
• process groups
• and more
With all the latest changes in project management, the PMP® exam is tougher than ever. Hard work and careful preparation can make the critical difference between achieving certification…and having to start over. Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Exam, now completely updated and revised, contains the latest and most complete test-preparation material available anywhere. It is still the ultimate go-to guide for anyone studying for the exam."
Synopsis
This book explains the nature of project management, the methods for controlling time and cost set out in the Guide to the project management body of knowledge (PMBOK), and how all of the tools and techniques relate to one another. The third edition reflects recent changes in the PMP exam and the third edition of the PMBOK. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR