PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide - (Sybex Study Guide) 10th Edition by Kim Heldman (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Prepare for PMP certification exam success with this fully updated and comprehensive study guide

This study guide serves as a comprehensive resource for those who plan on taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by PMI. The book helps you prepare for the exam, and it will continue to serve project managers as an on-the-job reference book.

The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition is fully updated to include recent changes to the exam. New content covers the integral role that Agile and other iterative practices have in project management. Updates also address the pivotal responsibilities of the project manager and the skill sets required for this position. The study guide was written to reflect the Project Management Process and Procedures found in the revised A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -- PMBOK(R) Guide, 6th Edition.

Well-known author and expert Kim Heldman, PMP, helps to prepare you for the exam with in-depth coverage of topics, concepts, and key terms. Learn more about the three main domain areas of people, process, and business environment, plus the predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.This guide is an effective learning aid that will take your understanding to the next level.

• Provides comprehensive material, covering the complete exam outline
• Lists chapter objectives and offers detailed discussions of these objectives
• Reflects differences in project management environments and approaches
• Effectively presents real world scenarios, project application sidebars, and chapter review questions

You'll also connect to a beneficial, on-the-go resource: an interactive online learning environment and test bank. This environment includes an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. A thorough review is the best prep for a challenging certification exam. So, get ready with this essential PMP study guide.

From the Back Cover

Includes interactive online learning environment and study tools:

• 4 custom practice exams
• Over 500 electronic flashcards
• Searchable key term glossary

Your all-in-one guide to preparing for PMP^(R) Certification -- FULLY revised to reflect changes to the latest PMP^(R) exam.

The tenth edition of the PMP^(R) Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide is an indispensable resource for achieving Project Management Professional (PMP) certification. This must-have guide covers 100% of the UPDATED exam objectives, including NEW content on AGILE and other adaptive and iterative practices, the PMI Talent Triangle, Technical Project Management, Strategic Management, and much more.

Each chapter includes a topic outline, in-depth discussions of EVERY exam objectives, hands-on Real-World Scenarios, practical tips, an Exam Essentials section, and challenging end-of-chapter review questions. Access to Sybex's interactive online learning environment and test bank is included to provide you with an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms.

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

• People
• Process
• Business Environment

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 www.wiley.com/go/ sybextestprep, register your book to receive your unique PIN, and instantly gain one year of FREE access to:

• Interactive test bank with 4 practice exams (2 for PMP and 2 for CAPM). Practice exams help you identify areas where further review is needed. In addition, there are hundreds of review questions. Over 1,000 questions total!
• More than 500 electronic flashcards to reinforce learning and last-minute prep before the exam
• Over 2 hours of recorded audio instruction from the author helps you study for the certification exam with confidence
• Comprehensive glossary in PDF format gives you instant access to the key terms so you are fully prepared

ABOUT THE PMP^(R) PROGRAM

Offered by The Project Management Institute (PMI), PMP^(R) certification validates your competence to lead and direct projects and teams perform in the role of a project manager. Visit www.pmi.org/certifications

About the Author

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

KIM HELDMAN, PMP^(R), is Senior Manager, IT/Chief Information Officer for the Regional Transportation District in Denver, Colorado, where she oversees an IT portfolio of projects that range from those small in scope and budget to multimillion-dollar, multiyear projects. Kim has more than 25 years of experience in IT project management, resource planning, budgeting, project prioritization, and strategic and tactical planning. Most of the real-world scenarios in this Study Guide are based on her actual experiences on the job. Visit her website at www.kimheldman.com.