Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional: A study guide to mastering project management for the PMP® exam

Becoming a PMP® Certified Professional: A study guide to mastering project management for the PMP® exam J. Ashley Hunt
Pass the PMP 2021 exam with confidence with the help of practical and up-to-date coverage of project management practices from the 6th edition of the PMBOK® GuideKey FeaturesWritten by J. Ashley Hunt, an experienced PMP® trainer with over 20 years of project management experienceLearn with the help of PMP® practice tests, exam tips, and best practices from the PMBOK® GuideEffectively plan core project work aspects such as scope, cost, quality, procurement, and communicationBook DescriptionOne 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 learnUnderstand how to fill out the exam application and what to expect on the day of the examGet a comprehensive overview of project management processes, knowledge areas, and project executionExplore project and organization structures and other factors influencing projectsManage risk, scheduling, and cost using expert tips and insightsAcquire and manage resources and communication in project workMonitor and control projects from planning to executionDiscover professional responsibility, study tips, and what’s in store for certified project management professionalsWho this book is forIf 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.Table of ContentsIntroduction to the PMP® ExamIntroduction to Project ManagementPre-Project InitiationCharters and StakeholdersIntroduction to Agile ConsiderationsCreating and Leading a TeamScope ManagementSchedule and Cost ManagementQuality ManagementResources and Communication ManagementRisk ManagementProcurement ManagementStakeholder EngagementIntegration ManagementNext Steps and Study TipsFinal Exam
Categories:
Business & Economics – Project Management
Year:
2021
Edition:
1
Publisher:
Packt Publishing
Language:
english
Pages:
826
ISBN 10:
1838989307
ISBN 13:
9781838989309
File:
6.09 MB