PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 9th Edition

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The ultimate PMP preparation and self-study experience, updated to align with the new PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition

The PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Ninth Edition, provides comprehensive review for the Project Management Institute’s (PMI) PMP certification exam. This new ninth edition has been completely revised to align with the latest version of the exam, which includes new tasks that reflect changes to best practices, the role of the project manager, and the growing importance of agile and other adaptive and iterative practices. Detailed discussion draws from the latest A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6^th edition, to provide the most up-to-date information on critical topics, while hands-on exercises provide insight on real-world implementation. Receive one year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment, to help you prepare with superior study tools, rigorous chapter tests, and two practice exams that allows you to gauge your readiness and avoid surprises on exam day.

The PMP certification is arguably the most desired skill in the IT marketplace, but its reach extends into a variety of other industries. Candidates must have extensive project management experience to qualify, but comprehensive study materials, aligned with the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition, are essential to success on the exam. This study guide provides everything you need to ensure thorough preparation and full exam-day confidence.

• Study 100% of the objectives for the latest PMP exam
• Practice applying PMP concepts to real-world scenarios
• Test your understanding with comprehensive review questions
• Access online chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and more

Companies are demanding more of project managers than ever before: skills in technical management, leadership, strategic management, and business management make you more competitive, and the PMP exam reflects their increasing relevance in a rapidly-evolving field. When you’re ready to take the next step for your career, the PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Ninth Edition, is your ideal companion for ultimate PMP preparation.

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What Is a Project?
Chapter 2 Creating the Project Charter
Chapter 3 Developing the Project Scope Statement
Chapter 4 Creating the Project Schedule
Chapter 5 Developing the Project Budget and Communicating the?Plan
Chapter 6 Risk Planning
CHAPTER 7 Planning Project Resources
Chapter 8 Developing the Project Team
CHAPTER 9 Conducting Procurements and Sharing Information
CHAPTER 10 Measuring and Controlling Project Performance
CHAPTER 11 Controlling Work Results
CHAPTER 12 Closing the Project and Applying Professional Responsibility
Appendix A Answers to Review Questions
Appendix B Process Inputs and Outputs