PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, 4th Edition

The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, offers complete, concise review of essential project management concepts and practices. Covering 100% of the PMP exam objectives, this book helps you ensure your full preparation in advance of the big day.

This new 4th Edition has been updated to align with the newest version of the exam, featuring changes to PMP best practices, greater emphasis on Agile and other iterative processes, as well as the evolution of the project manager’s role. Organized by domain area, this handy review guide covers project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing as detailed in the new A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Edition, giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exam. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which features flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more.

PMP candidates must have extensive project management experience before taking the exam, but you cannot rely on experience alone; the PMP exam tests your understanding of critical PMP concepts and practices as laid out in the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition; this practical review condenses the PMBOK’s essential details into quickly-digestible chapters that help you prepare more efficiently.

• Review 100% of the exam objectives
• Apply PMP concepts to real-world scenarios
• Identify areas in need of additional review
• Access practice exams, flashcards, and more

The PMP certification puts you in demand, and can be a major boost to your career. Regardless of your current level of experience, exam success lies in complete and thorough preparation; the PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, is your ultimate key to confidence and success.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Project Foundation
Chapter 2 Initiating the Project
Chapter 3 Planning Project Scope and Schedule Management
Chapter 4 Planning Project Cost and Quality Management
Chapter 5 Planning Project Resource, Communication, Procurement, Change, and Risk Management
Chapter 6 Planning Stakeholder Engagement and Obtaining Project Plan Approval
Chapter 7 Executing the Project
Chapter 8 Monitoring and Controlling the Project
Chapter 9 Closing the Project
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B Exam Essentials