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Pass the PMP® Exam

Tools, Tips and Tricks to Succeed

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  • © 2016

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Authors:
  1. Sean Whitaker

    1. ChristChurch, New Zealand

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  • A well written guide by an accomplished and certified PMP project manager, expert and books author
  • Most up to date book on Passing the PMP Exam in the market
  • Includes unique tips and techniques for simulation and "blank mind" maps

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Table of contents (17 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xlvi
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  2. Foundational Concepts of Project Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 1-33

  3. Integration Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 35-90

  4. Scope Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 91-131

  5. Time Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 133-197

  6. Cost Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 199-240

  7. Quality Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 241-277

  8. Human Resource Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 279-325

  9. Communications Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 327-352

  10. Risk Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 353-404

  11. Procurement Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 405-444

  12. Stakeholder Management

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 445-474

  13. Ethics and Professional Conduct

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 475-494

  14. Eligibility, Study, and Exam-Taking Tips

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 495-497

  15. Blank Mind Maps

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 499-501

  16. Formulas to Remember

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 503-504

  17. PMP® Examination Tasks Puzzle Game

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 505-509

  18. PMP® Examination Role-Delineation Domain Tasks

    • Sean Whitaker
    Pages 511-511

  19. Back Matter

    Pages 513-543
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About this book

Pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential from the Project Management Institute (PMI). Pass the PMP Exam contains all the information you need to study for and pass the PMP®.

In addition to all the information needed to pass the exam, you will also find tips to give insight into how to read and answer questions, and each chapter includes exercises and a multiple-choice quiz to test your understanding of the topics covered. A glossary of key terms is also provided, along with study aids such as mind maps.

The author, Sean Whitaker, has managed complex projects in the construction, telecommunications, and IT industries, and shares real-world examples of theory in action from his own career.






What you'll learn:
  • Handle integration, scope, time, cost, and quality management
  • Manage risk, procurement, and stakeholder risk
  • Work with human resources, communications, and handle ethics and professional conduct
  • Become eligible for the PMP exam and how to study for it
  • Discover some PMP exam taking tips
  • Handle various PMP exam tasks and puzzle games






Who is this book for:


Experienced project managers looking to capstone their learning with the PMP certification.

Reviews

“This material represents a very comprehensive and updated study guide, first targeted at project managers looking to individually learn and pass the PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) exam, and second at expert trainers teaching the PMI PMBOK guide … and those enrolled in the class. … This practical book is strongly recommended for all candidates studying for the PMP exam … .” (Mihail Sadeanu, Computing Reviews, November, 2016)

Authors and Affiliations

  • ChristChurch, New Zealand

    Sean Whitaker

About the author

Sean Whitaker, BA, MSc, MBA, PMP is internationally recognized as an expert of what it takes to study for and pass the Project Management Professional (PMP®) examination. He has written many books, recorded online tutorials, developed apps and training materials focused on ensuring that you get all the information you need to pass the PMP®.


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