PMP in Depth, 3rd Edition

PMP® in Depth: Project Management Professional Certification Study Guide for the PMP® Exam

Use this study guide to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

The revised third edition of the best-selling PMP in Depth, updated to the sixth edition of PMBOK, has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives for project managers and others who want to pass the PMP exam. No prior knowledge of project management is assumed.

The chapters and the sections within each chapter are presented in a logical learning sequence. The concepts and topics, both simple and complex, are clearly explained when they appear for the first time. This facilitates step-wise learning, prevents confusion, and makes this book useful for those who want to get up to speed quickly to pass the PMP exam, even if you are new to the discipline of project management.

This book tells the story of project management in a cohesive, concise, yet comprehensive fashion. Unlike most PMP exam books, PMP in Depth covers the material in the order in which projects are actually run in the real world. The book is an easy-to-understand guide that is valuable both before and after the exam.

What You’ll Learn

• Understand the body of knowledge required to earn the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Acquire the knowledge needed to enter the field of project management and successfully manage projects in any field 

Who This Book Is For

Project management practitioners preparing for the PMP exam, entry-level project managers and project team members preparing for the PMP exam, beginners who want to join the field of project management and get up to speed quickly, project managers who need a quick and easy reference to the discipline of project management, and instructors and trainers who want a textbook for the PMP exam or a course on project management

Table of Contents

Part I: Initiating the Project
Chapter 1: Project Management Framework
Chapter 2: Project Environment
Chapter 3: Initiating the Project

Part II: Planning the Project
Chapter 4: Planning Project and Scope
Chapter 5: Planning for Project Schedule Management
Chapter 6: Planning for Project Resources, Cost, and Procurement
Chapter 7: Planning Quality and Risk Management
Chapter 8: Planning for Communication and Stakeholder Management

Part III: Executing the Project
Chapter 9: Managing Execution of Project Work
Chapter 10: Managing Project Resources
Chapter 11: Managing Communication and Stakeholder Engagement

Part IV: Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Chapter 12: Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work
Chapter 13: Monitoring and Controlling the Scope, Schedule, and Resources
Chapter 14: Monitoring Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Part V: Closing
Chapter 15: Closing the Project

Appendix A: Answers to Study Checkpoint Exercises