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- Good organization, beware of errors
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Book Description
Whether you’re a current project manager seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience or a newcomer to the PM field looking to strengthen your resume, the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) provides you with the means to do so. This new edition of the best-selling PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide covers the 2005 updates to both the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the PMP exam. Author Kim Heldman presents the material in a clear and accessible manner, taking you through the process groups in their logical order so you understand the parts and the whole equally well.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
Project Initiation. Determining project goals, determining deliverables, determining process outputs, documenting constraints, documenting assumptions, defining strategies, producing formal documentation.
Project Planning. Refining a project, creating a WBS, developing a resource management plan, determining resource requirements, defining budgets, refining time and costs estimates, establishing project controls, obtaining plan approval.
Project Execution. Committing and implementing resources, managing and communicating progress, implementing quality assurance procedures.
Project Control. Measuring performance, refining control links, taking corrective action, evaluating effectiveness of corrective action, ensuring plan compliance, reassessing control plans, responding to risk event triggers, monitor project activity.
Project Closing. Obtaining acceptance of deliverables, documenting lessons learned, facilitating closure, preserving product records and tools, releasing resources.
Professional Responsibility. Ensuring integrity, contributing to knowledge base, balancing stakeholder interests, respecting differences.
Customer Reviews:
Boring to read, mediocre test questions, lowers confidence. .......2007-07-10
I started PMP study reading this book. It is almost as boring (and lengthy) to read as the PMBOK, endless repeats on what the inputs and outputs are. The test exams at the end of each chapter are frustrating - and the given answers often still leave you puzzled.
I changed to Rita Mulcahy's book - which was a MUCH easier read with a lot more practical and useful information. She also doesn't focus much on memorization, but understanding. The sample questions are very good and the answers give you a very good understanding.
After successfully passing mock exams, I tried the mock exam included on the CD with the KIM Heldman book. The questions were very lengthy and difficult to read (worse than the real PMP exam) and I didn't manage to get a good score on this mock exam - which was really bad for my confidence close to the exam. I decided to not look at it anymore and I passed the exam.
Good organization, beware of errors.......2006-11-17
I agree with the review by Albert, that there are numerous errors. The coverage mentioned in the title page of every chapter, leaves out some important topics covered within.
I would recommend this book to be read after attending a Instructor-led Training course, reading the PMBOK once, and reading Rita's book. Having such background will help to know the errors immediately.
On the positive side, this book is a good approach to organize the knowledge areas and process in a logical - real life order. The ongoing Kitchen Heaven Store project example provides a welcome break and a real-life manifestation of concepts.
Add to this, the sample exams and end of chapter summaries. I'll rate this 4-star and a good value for the money spent.
Too many errors, poor format, index lacking.......2006-08-14
I am studying for the PMP and have NOT sat for the test yet. I read this book (cover to cover), read the PMBOK-2005, and another book called 'PMP in Depth' (P. Sanghera).
I do not recommend the Sanghera book either (see my review on that book) but my comments on this book are this:
First, are the many blantant errors. Here are three examples of the many I found.
A) On page 191 it says "Interviewing" is not an official tool and technique of the Risk Identification process. This is not true (see PMBOK 11.2.2.2).
B)On page 254 it says that Activity Resource Estimating is an input to a process called "Human Activity Resource Estimating." This process does not exist in the PMBOK. The correct process is "Human Resource Planning." Further, this element is an input to two other processes not mentioned.
C) On page 263 it says Resource Limitations are NOT taken into consideration when conducting Schedule Network Analysis. The PMBOK (6.5.2.1) says that resource leveling is part of this tool and technique.
There are many other errors in this book (too numerous to mention here).
Second, the practice test questions are also riddled with errors. The danger in this kind of error is that the questions are tricky enough without putting the questions themselves into question.
Third, for me, the format of this book is not well suited to the way I learn (a personal point).
And fourth, the index is frustrating. Virtually all of the process inputs and outputs, and many of the tools & techniques, are missing -- it is structured for looking up process names.
On the positive side, I like the end of chapter summaries.
Best Reading to Pass PMP Exam.......2006-06-14
I bought and borrowed many books to study for the PMP exam and this was the BEST book, both in the material it covered and the way in which the material was presented. It is one of the few that take your through the project management process as you would really experience it, from project inception to closeout. Most other books geared toward the PMP exam organize the material based on the PMI knowledge areas, which have so much overlap it becomes confusing. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK. I passed the exam using this book and the quizes in Rita Mulcahy's PMP Exam Prep, which follows the knowlege areas.
Book Description
With the worldwide surge in the demand for project management skills, the PMP and CAPM are among the hottest certifications today. To pass the PMP or CAPM exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. PMP In Depth is that book! Best-selling author Paul Sanghera offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of each topic included in the PMP and CAPM exams. With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond being a simple exam cram. It includes hundreds of questions and detailed answers modeled after the actual exam and contains a complete practice exam with fully explained answers. It is 100% compatible with the latest (3rd) edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) by PMI. Appropriate for beginners, PMP In Depth assumes no prior knowledge of project management and presents material in a logical learning sequence: each section builds upon previous sections and each chapter upon previous chapters. All concepts-- simple and complex--are well-defined and clearly explained the first time they appear. There is no hopping from topic to topic and no technical jargon without explanation. PMP In Depth is written to the most current versions of the PMP and CAPM exams and also serves as a great reference tool for project managers after the exam. Maximize your learning and minimize your study time!
Customer Reviews:
The Must-Have PMP Exam Book.......2007-10-04
I bought this book because a friend of mine with more than 15 years project management experience recommended this book to me. I'm glad I bought it. I would say this is basically the only book you need in addition to the PMBOK Guide to pass the PMP exam (I also used Dr. Sanghera's PMP Exam Quicklet which has very realistic practice exam questions). I am relatively new (beginner) to the project management knowledge. This book is especially excellent for beginners because it's self contained and explains each concept from scratch. (That's why I was also able to use this book successfully for my CAPM exam). I love the author's style. The whole book is like a story of project management, all the concepts, sections, and chapters are logically linked to each other: There is a perfect flow. Everything is explained such as why an input is an input and an output is an output...Things explained this way makes much more sense and the knowledge obtained this way stays with you even after the exam...
Another biggy is that the book is organized according to the PMP exam specifications, that is, according to the process groups, and exam objectives...the exam objectives covered in a chapter are explained in the beginning of the chapter...this is refreshing and re-assuring because most of the PMP Exam books including Rita's book don't do that...Talking about Rita's book, it's way over-hyped...full of advertisement pages and empty spaces, lots of references to the PMBOK Guide (that is, not self contained), and lots of artificially wordy (or complicated) questions...That said, Rita's book is not a bad book either.
Helpful but not a must-have book .......2007-10-03
I bought this book mainly because it had high customer ranking on Amazon.
If you are new to the PMI methodology, it is not a book to use for preparation. Too dry, too focused on the formal classification of the processes and knowledge areas. It takes all the fun and problem-solving spice from the art of project management and presents it as a set of dry schemas that are useless in practical life anyway and are not enough to answer questions on the PMP exam. PMBOK is a more lively and educational source of knowledge than this book, with almost the same number of pages.
The book omits number of areas that are covered in the exam - such as organizational theories. It does a decent job of presenting EV analysis and scheduling - enough to answer questions in the respective areas on the test.
However, situational problem-solving is reduced to questions like "what process group does this activity belong to?" while in fact it should be focused on the choices between bad, not so bad and too risky - decisions that a project manager constantly needs to make in a day-to-day life.
If you are good at memorizing, you should be able to pass the exam using just this book and PMBOK. If you want to enjoy your studying and hold on to your newly acquired knowledge more than 3 days past the exam, look elsewhere.
I learned more from free websites and PMBOK than from this book.
If you can choose between this book and Rita Mulcahy's book, spend more money and get her book.
Great PMP preparation tool.......2007-10-03
I started my preparation to PMP exam from reading PMBook which I found very dry a the first attempt.
Then I decided to buy a book that explains the concepts from PMBook. Well, I bought two books: Rita's book and Paul's. I started from reading Paul's because:
- it seems much `user friendly' and easy to read
- it is a self-contained book
- topics are organized in the order of Process Groups - which is very logical as projects run in that way
- at the beginning of each chapter you'll find exam objectives, at the end there are summary, glossary, things to memorize, comprehend and look out at the exam,.
And one more very important thing for me:
- there are no advertisements of the other products in this book (it is very annoying when you read Rita's book and you are frequently `advised' to her web page for some course or to buy the other tools in her offer - like FastTrack etc.). It makes reading this book much easier.
I found only three drawbacks to me:
- there are no `in depth' descriptions of communication processes
- an exam at the end of the book seems to be much easier than the real one is
- there are some errors in questions and answers in the exam
Overall, I think it's a great book but definitely it is not the only preparation tool for the exam as there are some topics not covered by this book.
True to the Exam Spec and Self Contained.......2007-08-14
Unlike many other study guides, this book is true to the PMP Exam Spec by PMI. It lists the exam objectives, explains them, and then covers them in a comprehensive fashion. Most other Study Guidesa are just a re-run of PMBOK Guide. This one is 100% compatible with the PMBOK Guide, but is organized according to the exam spec and explains all concepts from scratch. Self contained. I love it and highly recommend it.
Easy, Comprehensive, and Self Contained.......2007-08-09
I passed the PMP exam mainly by using this book and PMP Exam Quicklet by the same author. This book is very easy to understand and is written around the exam objectives unlike any other PMP exam study guide. The book is self contained (each concept is explained well), unlike Rita's book which repeatedly refers you to the PMPBOK Guide. The PMP Exam Quicklet contains Practice Exams with realistic questions. These are the only two books you need (in addition to the PMBOK Guide)to pass the exam.
Book Description
Learn More. Study Less.
The 4th Edition of the PMP Exam Prep is a Course in a Book and is used in 43 countries to help project managers pass PMI's PMP Exam. It contains not only sample exams but detailed review materials, games and exercises based on accelerated learning theory and insider tips. PMP Exam Prep was developed to help you learn more and study less - up to 70% less than using conventional study guides. It contains information about core concepts of project management, information on the PMP exam that is not in the PMBOK and helps you understand how the PMP exam is constructed.
The 4th edition has over 100 pages more than the 3rd edition, 300 changes and much more information about the new area of professional responsibility. It focuses on the areas of the PMP exam where students score the lowest and contains tips about how to study and what to study.
Customer Reviews:
the only guide you'll need.......2007-09-26
Pros:
1 - very well organized.
2 - great exercises help eliminate memorization. (although some amout of memorization is required).
3 - Helped me understand "wrong" project management practices. My favourite is the planning process. I have actually built my own little PM planning check list.
4 - Rita does an excellent job mixing concepts with examples, making reading the material a lot easier.
5 - if you are into project management, you will easily relate to a lot of concepts.
6 - great end of chapter review questions. (Some quite tricky)
Cons
1 - shameless advertising of other products is a bit of a turn off.
2 - There were times when I disagreed with Rita's point of view.
3 - Sometimes the end of chapter questions test you for english comprehension instead of project management skills. For example project manager is working on completing risk identification versus project manager has completed risk identification. The intent here is to deliberately trip the student.
Excellent !.......2007-09-21
As with all Rita's materials - excellent resource! You will have no excuses for not passing the PMP if you use this book.
Gateway to success.......2007-09-19
This is the only book who can guaranty you to get the success in PMP exam.
Excellent review & practice for project management.......2007-09-14
I recommend the book to anyone who is interested in learning more about PMP or project management as a whole.
PMP Exam Prep, the best of.......2007-09-12
This book is a best of, i'm using this to do a exam for PMP.
Book Description
INCLUDES OVER 50 HANDS-ON EXERCISES IN BONUS WORKBOOK SECTION
Whether you're a current project manager seeking to validate the skills and knowledge acquired through years of practical experience or a new-comer to the PM field looking to strengthen your resume, the PMP certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) provides you with the means to do so.
This new edition of the best-selling PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide covers the updates to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) and the 2005 PMP exam. The authors present the material in a clear and accessible manner, taking you through the process groups in their logical order so you understand the parts and the whole equally well.
This Deluxe Edition includes a bonus Workbook section that includes over 50 exercises to further assist with your studies. And the accompanying CD contains additional review tools designed to reinforce understanding of critical subject areas.
KEY TOPICS INCLUDE:
* Initiating the Project. Conducting project selection methods; defining scope; documenting project risks, assumptions, and constraints; identifying and performing stake-holder analysis; developing a project charter; obtaining project charter approval.
* Planning the Project. Defining and recording requirements, constraints, and assumptions; identifying the project team and defining roles and responsibilities; creating the WBS; developing a change management plan; identifying risks and defining risk strategies; obtaining plan approval; conducting a kick-off meeting.
* Executing the Project. Executing tasks defined in the project plan; ensuring common understanding and set expectations; implementing the procurement of project resources; managing resource allocation; implementing a quality management plan; implementing approved changes; implementing approved actions and workarounds; improving team performance.
* Monitoring and Controlling the Project. Measuring project performance; verifying and managing changes to the project; ensuring project deliverables conform to quality standards; monitoring all risks.
* Closing the Project. Obtaining final acceptance for the project; obtaining financial, legal, and administrative closure; releasing project resources; identifying, documenting and communicating lessons learned; creating and distributing final project report; archiving and retaining project records; measuring customer satisfaction.
* Professional and Social Responsibility. Ensuring individual integrity; contributing to the project management knowledge base; enhancing personal professional competence; promoting interaction among stakeholders.
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Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF.
Customer Reviews:
Good starter.......2007-05-09
I finished 3/4 of the book so far...not bad..it is a tough exam anyways...and you need to memorize a lot...the book is good....but you need to know how to benefit from it...i mean....sometimes in one small paragraph you find all what you need...and sometimes you read pages for nothing....
the book is based on the pmp knowledge areas.... which makes studying a bit boring sometimes....afterall maybe the material is heavy and it is not the books problem.....
I actually bought this book and rita's...so i believe it is a good start then you can jump into rita's...
Do not study with this book.......2007-02-07
I studied from this book for weeks and never improved on the assessment exams. With one day before test day, and in a bit of a panic, I threw the book in the waste basket and purchased the Rita Mulcahy text which had been recommended to me repeatedly. The one day I spent with the Mulcahy book was worth more than the 60 days I spent with the Heldman text for the following reasons:
1. The Heldman book does not follow the same format as the PMBOK. I at first considered this an advantage as I thought the different format would help my brain learn the material in a different way. This theory did not prove true. The Mulcahy book follows the same format as the PMBOK.
2. The chapter assessments and practice exam questions are confusing and there are bugs in the software that cut off some of the questions and answers. I assumed the format was indicative of how confusing the questions would be on the actual exam. This turned out to not be the case and in retrospect I wonder if the questions were scored correctly at all. The questions I saw on the exam were much more closely aligned with the format of the questions in the Mulcahy book.
3. The Mulcahy book includes additional exercises and "games" that will prepare you for the exam very well.
Do not buy this book.
This book is out of date.......2006-12-23
Don't Study this book if you are trying to pass the PMP Certification Exam. This book is out of date. Be sure to buy a PMP Examp Prep book that was written for the PMBOK 3rd Edition.
Very helpful in passing the CAPM exam.......2006-06-19
The book combined with computer based test simulations are a very good preparation regiment. The book is very terse but cuts through to the case on what you need to know to pass the test.
The writing is not particularly great but is effective. It would be helpful to a bit more graphic representation of the various phases and processes. The practice tests at the end of the characters are helpful but they are not very representative of the actual questions in the CAPM test. I am not sure if the questions are representative of the PMP test.
Overall, a web-based practice test should accompany the book. The CD that came with the book was helpful but the questions again were not the best representation of the test questions.
The book did get me up to speed very quickly in prepartion for the test.
Conflicting Processes Names and Knowledge Area Allocations to PMBOK.......2006-05-25
In Kim Heldmans "PMP Study Guide 2nd Edition" Kim has very different processes than the PMBOK (names and what knowledge group the process belongs to).
For example, Kim has 'Admin closure' in the Closing Process Group/Project Communications Knowledge Area, where as the PMBOK, does not have 'Admin closure' as a process at all.
Another example is that the PMBOK lists 'Create WBS' as a process in the Planning Process Group/Project Scope Knowledge Area, where as Kim does not list this process at all.
Another example is that the PMBOK has 'Create Project Charter' and 'Create Preliminary Scope Statement' as processes in the Planning Process Group/Project Integration Knowledge Area, Kim has nothing in this intersection; but has an 'Initiating' Process in the Initiation group and designates it in the scope knowledge area - the PMBOK has nothing in the Initiation/Scope group.
These are just a few of many differences.
This is all extremely confusing and I would like an explanation. I think it is very poor of a book which references the PMBOK to have so many conflicts with the PMBOK.
Book Description
A unique classroom-based approach for PMP exam preparation
This proven system for candidates wishing to certify their skills as Project Management Professionals delivers complete coverage of the PMP exam, hundreds of practice questions, and a CD-ROM that includes two electronic practice exams and an electronic copy of the book.
- Reflects the 2005 revision of the exam
- The only study guide to offer a classroom-based approach to exam preparation
- Updated to reflect the new PMBK (Project Management Body of Knowledge) and references all answer explanations directly to the PMBK
Customer Reviews:
Ahmed Abushaban.......2007-08-30
This is a great book. This book covers 100% of the materials on the PMP Exam. Some of the questions on the PMP Exam comes from materials outside if the PMBOK. This book covers EVERYTHING on the PMP Exam. The questions at the end of the chapters are challenging and very well written. Knowing everthing in this book Plus reviewing the Input, methodologies,and output in the PMBOK will give you an excellent chance of Passing the PMP Exam. With the help of this book, I passed the PMP exam. This Book can help you too. I would like to thank the author and the Publishing company for a GREAT book.
PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition .......2007-07-26
This book provides the reader with adequate information about Project Management and it focuses mainly on PMP certification exam. The flow of the chapters makes easy for the reader to build the necessary knowledge in project management in general and in PMP certification in specific. Also the supplementary quiz at the end of each chapter ensures that the reader has grasped and understood the most important ideas in each chapter; while the final exam, which is provided at the end of book, allows the reader to get a feeling of the PMP exam.
Great Study Guide for PMP Exam.......2007-04-13
I used this book and Paul Sanghera's Study Guide exclusively for studying for the PMP exam and passed on the first try. This book covers the nine knowledge areas with enough depth that you actually learn something rather than just memorize lists. You must to understand both the knowledge areas and process groups fully in order to pass the exam. Read this book first as it is easier to read than Sanghera's Study Guide. Then read Paul Sanghera's Study Guide to understand the ITTOs of the process groups as these are very important on the exam. Stay away from Rita's books unless you want to be convinced you will fail!
This is THE book to study for prepping to take your PMP.......2007-01-18
For all of you reading the PMBOK and having a hard time relating concept to real life, start using Joe's book. His study guide provides real life examples that help solidify the PMBOK concepts in your mind. And, he has great prep tests at the end of each chapter as well as additional questions available via CDROM. The best way to prep is to study, and practice, practice, practice. Joe's materials provides the best of both worlds!
This is 'THE' Roadmap to your PMP Certification.......2007-01-18
Prior to my privilege of attending Mr. Phillips' Bootcamp class, I read the PMBOK on my own; too long, too hard, too BORING.
During his class however, we utilized this book, his book. It was an invaluable Roadmap right through the PMBOK. He breaks down that PMBOK into corresponding, comprehensible chapters. EVERYTHING is explained in simplistic terminology.
He also gets you into the test-taking 'mind set' by providing hundreds of questions (25 per chapter), & their answers, with explainations.
Bottom line, if you want 'PMP' AFTER your name, this book comes BEFORE the test. You will be totally prepared, and there will be no surprises.
Average customer rating:
- Great book for PMP prep
- Not the best option...
- Passed on my first try
- Do not buy this book!!!!
- 92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200)
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Get the book that shows you not only what to study, but how to study. The only classroom-based integrated study system for professional certification gives you complete coverage of all objectives for the PMP exam, hundreds of practice exam questions, and hands-on exercises. The CD-ROM features full practice exam software with interactive tutorials and lab simulations, plus an adaptive test engine.
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Great book for PMP prep.......2005-10-08
I used this book along with the PMBOK. There are some topics in this books that weren't part of the PMBOK. Studying both these books helped me to pass the exam.
Not the best option..........2005-09-09
While this book has a number of useful questions, there are also a number of errors throughout the book both in the preparation materials and in the actual questions. I wouldn't start with this book.
Passed on my first try.......2005-07-09
I used this book and the PMBOK and passed on my first try with a 167/200.
pmstudy.com is another great resource and offers a free 200 question test
Happy studying!
Do not buy this book!!!!.......2005-05-23
This book is riddled with errors. In the first chapter alone there are 2 errors in the answer key for the self-test. And it gets worse as you go along.
In one example the question has 4 possible answers; A, B, C & D. The answer key says the correct answer is B and the incorrect answers are A, B & D.
In another example the correct answer is D and it lists the incorrect answers as B, C & D. (and in that case A & D are both correct).
I switched to PMP® Exam Prep, 4th Edition by Mulcahy and it is much better. This exam is difficult enough as it is without having to decipher the answer-key.
92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200).......2005-02-04
This is an excellent book that covers all aspects of PMP exam. But make sure you read this in conjuction with PMBOK. After reading each PMBOK chapter and I read the corresponding chapter in this book. The author has done a great job in explaining the concepts presented in PMBOK. You don't need any more study materials than these two books. Make sure to do all the practice tests. The practice tests with this book has some very good collection of questions. The questions on the final exam was interestingly on the very similar lines.
Addtion of few subjective questions at the end of each chapter may further help. As a matter of fact, I created a list of subjective questions of my own based on this book that really helped me solidify my concepts and during the last hours before the exam.
My final result 92.5% on PMP (185 out of 200); Here is the break up.
Intitating Project: 94%
Planning the Project: 91%
Executing the Project: 90%
Controlling the project: 93%
Closing the project: 100%
Professional Responsibility: 93%
Thanks
Sanjeev
Book Description
From the author of the best-selling PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide comes this challenging collection of practice tests designed to help reinforce your understanding of key exam topics. The complex scenario-based questions will test your ability to synthesize the wide array of information covered within the six PMP performance domains. Use in conjunction with the Sybex Study Guide, or as a supplement to any PMP study program, and approach the exam with confidence.
Covers all six performance domains:
* Project Initiation
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* Project Closing
* Professional Responsibility
Customer Reviews:
Inaccurate Test.......2007-09-01
The biggest flaw with this material is that the many answers provided do not match up with the PMBOK guide which is supposed to be the deciding authority for the PMP exam. The questions though obtuse and wordy do not provide the practice they should for the PMP exam because they use different terminology than the PMBOK which can be very misleading. A case in point being the input/output/tools questions which are mostly wrong when you try to match up the answers with the PMBOK.
A waste of money.......2005-09-20
This material is not accurate and poorly structured. Don't waste your time, unless you have a lot of it to spend on figuring out what the questions were aimed for--I've used better tools out there than this one.
Save your money.......2005-08-29
The questions in this book were insanely difficult. Utilizing this book is likely to depress you into not taking the PMP exam when you are more than prepared for it. I was unable to score above a 50% on any test in this book, but score an 82% on the test. I believe this proves the book is of little value or use, it's not testing you on the content of the exam.
INSANELY DIFFICULT.......2005-08-12
The questions in this book are insanely difficult. If you can even get a passing mark on these sample exams you'll do just fine on the PMP exam. In my own case, I scored about 15 points higher on the actual PMI exam versus the 4 sample exams in this book.
If you have unfortunately purchased the book my recommendation is to focus on understanding why you got questions wrong, and for questions that you are unsure of but still guess correctly thoroughly understanding why the answer was correct.
Very good book.......2005-04-07
I was amazed when I read the reviews that this book is not good. I used this book and found it very useful, has a lot of situational questions, which really show your weaknesses and make you read the PMBOK more and understand it more. Some questions have very close answers which stimulate your thinking, and make you focus more on inputs, tools and tech., and outputs and make you understand the processes interaction more.
I agree that the questions are long and difficult, but this is something good and the PMP candidate should be used to such type of questions. I agree also that I found answers for some questions that might be incorrect, but this may be one question per exam, so it's no big deal.
I used this book with PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide, 2nd Edition for Kim Heldman, and with Exam Prep for Rita Mulcahy, and those three books with the PMBOK were all great and complement each other. Each author has his own style of questions, and what I can say that this book (PMP final exam review) is a very good book, and it really benefited me a lot. Thanks for the author, he made a great job.
Book Description
The #1 exam prep guide for official certification as a project management professional
Project management is one of today’s fastest growing disciplines, and Project Management Professional certification is the PM gold standard. The McGraw-Hill Guide to the PMP Exam covers the essential principles and knowledge practitioners need to pass this vital exam.
This comprehensive study guide and exam prep is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s latest edition of Project Management Book of Knowledge, 2000 Edition.
Featuring online questions that allow users to practice answering questions in a similar setting to that of the real exam, this essential book:
- Covers questions found on the actual exam
- Provides in-depth discussion of difficult principles
- Summarizes key points with checklists after each chapter
Download Description
Project management as a profession can be an exciting and rewarding career. It does, however, take a certain mind-setto seek this profession. While many success-ful project managers have gotten where they are by accident, most of us who have actually sought this field have done so because we believe that there is a need for good project management, and we enjoy as en se of satisfaction when we are able to see an idea through to reality.
Book Description
Project managers who need the latest and most complete test-preparation materials will find the new edition of Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam a lifesaver. Completely updated to reflect the most recent version of the test, the book covers each competency area tested on the exam, and reveals how best to answer exam questions on defining, budgeting, assigning, and executing projects of all types and scopes. The book includes sample questions, numerous case studies, and other valuable practice tools.
In addition, the book features new material on:
* program management
* portfolio management
* project environment
* organizational environment
* project management offices
* process groups
A superior test preparation tool, Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam is still the ultimate go-to guide for project managers studying for the exam.
Customer Reviews:
OK for general PM Concepts.......2006-06-03
Not sure this is the book to study for the PMP. Agree that its missing the tools techniques and concepts but he made it clear up front he was not going into it. Also, the intergration knowledge area is missing. I think if he went into the format of the exam , it would really serve its purpose better.
Read this after you have read the PMBOK and another REAL PMP EXAM prep book! This is great to read the day before for leisure with no pressure!
Excellent Book for understanding concepts.......2005-10-20
This book may not be exactly for passing PMP exam but sure it helps you understand concepts in easy to read fashion..I am loving to read this book..
I like it very much and may be used to get the concepts understand thoroughly.
First read this book and read PMBOK, It makes whole lot of sense..
Beware of this time waster.......2005-09-28
The book's structure, arranged by knowledge group (e.g. quality and HR) rather than by phase is not helpful and is the first of many problems with this text. Probably the greatest flaw is not emphasizing the inputs, outputs, and tools and techniques of each phase, which is a big part of the PMP exam. The book also goes into excessive detail in certain areas (e.g. EVA calculation) and ignores other very important areas that are part of the exam.
There are much better alternatives to this prep book.
Please avoid this book.......2004-07-18
This book is a mediocre source for preparing for the PMP. It contains too many errors, inaccurate information and it is loaded with irrelevant information for the pmp test. if you do not want to pass the pmp test then read this book.
Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert.......2003-09-19
Did not find this book to be useful. The "PMP®: Project Management Professional Study Guide" by Kim Heldman
provided much more benefit.
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