PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide
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PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide

2021 Exam Update

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eBook - PDF

PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide

2021 Exam Update

About this book

Prepare for PMP certification exam success with this fully updated and comprehensive study guide

This study guide serves as a comprehensive resource for those who plan on taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by PMI. The book helps you prepare for the exam, and it will continue to serve project managers as an on-the-job reference book.

The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition is fully updated to include recent changes to the exam. New content covers the integral role that Agile and other iterative practices have in project management. Updates also address the pivotal responsibilities of the project manager and the skill sets required for this position. The study guide was written to reflect the Project Management Process and Procedures found in the revisedĀ A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -- PMBOKĀ® Guide, 6th Edition.

Well-known author and expert Kim Heldman, PMP, helps to prepare you for the exam with in-depth coverage of topics, concepts, and key terms. Learn more about the three main domain areas of people, process, and business environment, plus the predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.This guide is an effective learning aid that will take your understanding to the next level.

  • Provides comprehensive material, covering the complete exam outline
  • Lists chapter objectives and offers detailed discussions of these objectives
  • Reflects differences in project management environments and approaches
  • Effectively presents real world scenarios, project application sidebars, and chapter review questions

You'll also connect to a beneficial, on-the-go resource: an interactive online learning environment and test bank. This environment includes anĀ assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. A thorough review is the best prep for a challenging certification exam. So, get ready with this essential PMP study guide.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title Page
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Acknowledgments
  5. About theĀ Author
  6. Contents at a Glance
  7. Contents
  8. Introduction
  9. Chapter 1 Building theĀ Foundation
  10. Chapter 2 Assessing Project Needs
  11. Chapter 3 Delivering Business Value
  12. Chapter 4 Developing theĀ Project Scope
  13. Chapter 5 Creating theĀ Project Schedule
  14. Chapter 6 Developing theĀ Project Budget andĀ Engaging Stakeholders
  15. Chapter 7 Identifying Project Risks
  16. Chapter 8 Planning and Procuring Resources
  17. Chapter 9 Developing theĀ Project Team
  18. Chapter 10 Sharing Information
  19. Chapter 11 Measuring and Controlling Project Performance
  20. Chapter 12 Controlling Work Results andĀ Closing Out theĀ Project
  21. Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
  22. Appendix B Process Inputs and Outputs
  23. Index
  24. EULA