Название: Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert Guide
Автор: Gregory Horine, Asad Haque
Издательство: Pearson IT Certification
Год: 2023
Страниц: 860
Язык: английский
Формат: pdf, epub (true)
Размер: 14.0 MB

Learn, prepare, and practice for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.

Master PMP exam topics
Assess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzes
Review key concepts with exam preparation tasks
Practice with realistic exam questions

Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Author Gregory M. Horine, and author and expert instructor Asad Haque share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.

The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.

The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.

Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.

This book will prepare you for the PMP exam, enabling you to:

Understand the key elements of the PMBOK Guide that are critical for exam success
Learn PMI’s approach to project management
Streamline your exam preparations via exam insights, tips, and study strategies
Improve your exam readiness with a clear understanding of test-taking strategies and PMP exam question types and scenarios
Understand how to plan and close projects according to PMI guidelines
Master the differences between predictive, agile, and hybrid project approaches
Clarify the differences between the roles of the predictive project manager and the agile team facilitator
Understand how to collaborate, engage, and motivate teams and stakeholders for successful completion of the project

Who Should Read This Book?
The Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert Guide is a must-have for anyone who fits into any of the following categories:

• Anyone who wants to pass the PMP Certification exam and advance their career in project management.
• Anyone who was previously unsuccessful in passing the exam and wants a review of the PMP® materials and exam techniques to be successful the next time around.
• Those who are starting their PMP journey and want a “one-stop shop” book that leads them through the application process, study materials, exam techniques, and all the knowledge needed to pass the exam.
• Anyone who wants to understand the PMI principles and standards for project management and apply those principles into their project.

The prerequisites for the exam are as follows. Candidates with a four-year bachelor’s degree (or global equivalent) need to be able to illustrate 36 months of project management or lead experience in the past eight years. Those without a bachelor’s degree need to show 60 months of project management or lead experience within the past eight years. Even if you do not meet these requirements, this book still provides insight into the terminology and processes of project management and a great starting point to focus your studying for when you do meet the requirements and are ready to take the exam. It is never too early to start your PMP journey and prepare for the road ahead.

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