PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide: Updated for the 2015 Exam - Softcover

Heldman, Kim

Softcover

ISBN 10: 111917967X ISBN 13: 9781119179672

Publisher: Sybex, 2016

Synopsis

The ultimate PMP® exam prep guide, updated for the 2015 exam

PMP® Study Guide, 8th Edition is a complete resource for PMP® exam preparation, featuring full coverage of all exam objectives, hands–on practice, and plenty of interactive tools. Fully updated to reflect the Project Management Institute′s latest changes to the exam, this new edition includes the revised best practices in alignment with PMBOK® 5th edition. You′ll find detailed discussion on a wide range of project management topics, concepts, and key terms, alongside frequent opportunities to gain hands–on practice using these skills in typical workplace scenarios. Each chapter includes comprehensive review questions to help you gauge your understanding, and you also gain access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment that features electronic flash cards, chapter tests, practice exams, and more.

The IT marketplace demands certified project management professionals, and the PMP® certification was created specifically to address that demand. Now considered the premier project management credential, the PMP requires candidates to undergo a grueling four–hour exam. This book gives you everything you need to improve your skills and take the exam with confidence.

• Get hands–on practice in real–world scenarios
• Relate each objective to your current project
• Test your understanding with practice tests and more

The PMP® Study Guide is your ultimate preparation resource for passing the PMP®.

(PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

About this title

About the Author

Kim Heldman, PMP, is the Chief Information Officer for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado. She has over 25 years of experience in project management and more than 18 years of experience in senior management positions. Kim is the author of several books on project management, including Project Management JumpStart, 3rd Edition, and the seven previous editions of the bestselling PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide. You can visit Kim′s website at www.kimheldman.com.

From the Back Cover

Covers 100% of exam objectives, including initiating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project, and much more

Includes online interactive learning environment with:

+ 2 custom practice exams
+ More than 175 electronic flashcards
+ Searchable key term glossary
+ Over 2 hours of audio instruction and review
+ More than 100 bonus questions

Your compete guide to preparing for the PMP updated 2015 Exam

The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, 8th Edition is your one–stop resource for complete coverage of the updated 2015 exam. This Sybex study Guide covers 100% of all 2015 exam objectives including all essentials concepts from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK(C) Guide), Fifth Edition. You′ll prepare for the exam faster and smarter with Sybex thanks to superior content including, assessments tests that check exam readiness, objective map, real–world scenarios, hands–on exercises, key topic exam essentials, and challenging review questions. Reinforce what you have learned with the exclusive Sybex online learning environment and test bank, accessible across multiple devices. Get prepared for the PMP exam with Sybex.

Coverage of 100% of all exam objectives in this Study Guide means you′ll be ready for:

• Assessing and Initializing Projects
• Analyzing Key Stakeholder Interests
• Planning Work, Objectives, Budget, and Timeline
• Obtaining and Managing Project Resources
• Executing Strategy and Achieving Deliverables
• Monitoring and Controlling Progress
• Closing the Project and Reporting Results

Interactive learning environment

Take your exam prep to the next level with Sybex′s superior interactive online study tools. To access our learning environment, simply visit http://sybextestbanks.wiley.com, type in your unique PIN, and instantly gain access to:

• Interactive test bank with 2 practice exams. Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. Get more than 90% of the answers correct, and you′re ready to take the certification exam.
• More than 175 Electronic Flashcards to reinforce learning and last minute prep before the exam
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared
• More than 2 hours of audio instruction and review
• Over 100 bonus questions for additional study

Edition details

• Publisher: Sybex
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 111917967X
• ISBN 13: 9781119179672
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 672