Study Guide (PMP: Project Management Professional) - Hardcover

Heldman, Kim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0782141064 ISBN 13: 9780782141061

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2002

Synopsis

Finally, a comprehensive self–study option for the highly respected Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute. With in–depth coverage of all exam objectives, detailed case studies, hundreds of challenging review questions, and a searchable electronic version of the entire book, you′ll be ready to approach the exam with confidence. Put your career on the fast track with the PMP certification, which is aimed at experienced business professionals looking to bolster their resume with this lofty designation. With a prerequisite of 4,500 hours of practical project management experience, the PMP certification validates the knowledge required of high–level managers across a wide spectrum of business types, from IT to construction, finance to engineering, and more.

Note: CD–ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Here's the book you need to prepare for the PMP exam sponsored by the Project Management Institute. This Sybex Study Guide provides:

Full coverage of every exam objective
Clear explanations and practical insights from an expert project manager
Hundreds of challenging review questions, in the book and on the CD
Leading-edge exam preparation software, including a testing engine and electronic flashcards

Authoritative coverage of all the exam's project management process groups including:
Project Initiation
Project Planning
Project Execution
Project Control
Project Closing
Professional Responsibility

Featured on the CD
The enclosed CD is packed with vital preparation tools and materials, beginning with the Sybex EdgeTest testing engine for the Project Management Professional exam. Loaded with hundreds of practice questions, it lets you test yourself chapter by chapter or according to process groups. You'll also find electronic flashcards for your PC and Palm handhelds and two practice exams that will help you prepare for the test. A fully searchable electronic copy of the book is also included.

Synopsis

The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification supports the international community of project management professionals and is designed to objectively assess and measure professional knowledge in the field of project management. The sponsoring organization is the Project Management Institute (PMI), which is the leading nonprofit professional association in this field. Prerequisites for the PMP exam are rigorous--candidates must hold a baccalaureate or equivalent university degree and have a minimum of 4,500 hours of project management experience.

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0782141064
• ISBN 13: 9780782141061
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 576