Hunt, J. Ashley

Becoming a PMP® certified professional : a study guide to mastering project management for the PMP® exam / by J. Ashley Hunt - Birmingham : Packt Publishing, 2021 - 1 online resource (826, pages) : color illustrations.

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Includes bibliographical references and index

I. Introduction to project management and people -- 1. Introduction to the PMP® Exam -- 2. Introduction to project management -- 3. Pre-project initiation -- 4. Charters and stakeholders -- 5. Introduction to agile considerations -- 6. Creating and leading a team -- II. Project management processes -- 7. Scope management -- 8. Schedule and cost management -- 9. Quality management -- 10. Resources and communication management -- 11. Risk management -- 12. Procurement management -- 13. Stakeholder engagement -- 14. Integration management -- III. Revision -- 15. Next steps and study tips -- 16. Final exam

One of the five most prestigious certifications in the world, the PMP® exam is said to be the most difficult non-technical certification exam. With this exam guide, you'll be able to address the challenges in learning advanced project management concepts.

This PMP study guide covers all of the 10 project management knowledge areas, 5 process groups, 49 processes, and aspects of the Agile Practice Guide that you need to tailor your projects. With this book, you will understand the best practices found in the sixth edition of the PMBOK® Guide and the newly updated exam content outline. Throughout the book, you'll learn exam objectives in the form of a project for better understanding and effective implementation of real-world project management tasks, helping you to not only prepare for the exam but also implement project management best practices. Finally, you'll get to grips with the entire application and testing processes in PMP® and discover numerous tips and techniques for passing the exam on your first attempt.

By the end of this PMP® exam prep book, you'll have a solid understanding of everything you need to pass the PMP® certification exam, and be able to use this handy, on-the-job desktop reference guide to overcome challenges in project management.
What you will learn

Understand how to fill out the exam application and what to expect on the day of the exam
Get a comprehensive overview of project management processes, knowledge areas, and project execution
Explore project and organization structures and other factors influencing projects
Manage risk, scheduling, and cost using expert tips and insights
Acquire and manage resources and communication in project work
Monitor and control projects from planning to execution
Discover professional responsibility, study tips, and what's in store for certified project management professionals

Who this book is for

If you are an experienced project manager looking for a common language and best practices in the project management space and want to achieve the PMP certification to accelerate your career growth, this book is for you. A minimum of 3 to 7 years of experience in leading and directing projects for a variety of industries will be useful.

9781838989309 (e-book)


Project management--Examinations, questions, etc.
Project managers
Gestion de projet--Examens, questions, etc
Project management

HD69 / P75H69 2021