PgMP: Program Management Professional Exam Study Guide [Paperback]

Paul Sanghera (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470139986 | ISBN-13: 978-0470139981 | Publication Date: October 15, 2007

In this book, best selling author, Paul Sanghera, offers cohesive, concise, yet comprehensive coverage of all the topics included in the PgMP exam. With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, the Study Guide goes beyond just being an "exam cram." The material is presented in a logical learning sequence: a section builds upon previous sections and a chapter on previous chapters. All concepts, simple and complex, are defined and explained when they appear the first time. There is no hopping from topic to topic and no technical jargon without explanation. Because no prior knowledge of program management is assumed, this book will be useful for both: those new to program management, as well as individuals with years of experience. Although the primary purpose of the book is to help you pass the PgMP exam, it will also serve as a great reference for the program managers before and after the exam.

Special Features:

• Hundreds of review questions with fully explained answers
• A complete practice exam with fully explained answers
• The real world scenarios to help you deal with the program management issues in the real world and also to answer the scenario based questions in the exam
• Notes and tips to highlight the crucial points
• Exam’s Eye View section at the end of each chapter to emphasize the important points from the exam’s perspective
• Key Terms section at the end of each chapter that lists the important terms and concepts introduced in the chapter along with their definitions
• The exam objectives fully explained before their coverage in each chapter

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From the Back Cover

The leading test prep book on the market for the new PgMP certification exam

Take charge of your career with a new certification that proves that you can lead the management of multiple projects in the workplace. This comprehensive book prepares you for the all-new Program Management Professional (PgMP) certification exam developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI), the same organization that administers the popular Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. Inside this practical test prep guide, you'll find key concepts and terms, case studies, review questions, and much more, including:

• Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam

• Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills

• Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles

• Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day

• Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam

• A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective

Look inside for complete coverage of all exam objectives.

Featured on the CD

SYBEX TEST ENGINE:
Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.

ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS:
Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.

Also on the CD, you'll find the entire book in searchable and printable PDF. Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.

About the Author

Dr. Paul Sanghera, PMP, CAPM, Project+, is an author, educator, and speaker with over 15 years of project management and program management experience. Paul has a wide range of expertise in multiple application areas. He is the bestselling author of several books including PMP In Depth: Project Management Professional Study Guide for PMP and CAPM Exams, and has authored and coauthored more than 100 technical papers. Paul lives in Silicon Valley, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 449 pages
• Publisher: Sybex (October 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470139986
• ISBN-13: 978-0470139981
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #465,490 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

About the Author:
Paul Sanghera is a scientist, project manager, technologist, educator, speaker, author, and an entrepreneur. He has a diverse background in multiple fields including physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, RFID, nanotechnology, and project management. He holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Cornell University, a Ph.D. in Physics from Carleton University, and a B.Sc. with triple major: physics, chemistry, and math. With expertise in multiple application areas, and having worked in various roles including director of project management and director of software developemnet at companies from Netscape to MP3 and at research labs from CERN to Cornell, he has a broader view of project management.

Paul has worked as a senior software engineer at Novell, and Netscape, and has contributed to technologies such as NDS and Netscape Communicator. As a senior software engineer and an engineering manager, he has been on the ground floor of several successful startups such as WebOrder and mp3.com.

He has taught a multitude of courses in math, science, and technology all across the world including San Jose State University and Brooks College. The author and co-author of about 150 science research papers published in American and European research journals, Paul has made professional presentations by invitation at several international conferences.

Paul lives in Silicon Valley, California.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

30 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great PgMP Study Guide and a Fine Program Management Book, February 20, 2008

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Larry Osman - See all my reviews

This review is from: PgMP: Program Management Professional Exam Study Guide (Paperback)

I'm a trainer in the fields of project management and program management and have found this book as the best not only for PgMP exam preparation but also for learning the basics of program management.
First, for the PgMP Exam:
The best strength of this book is that it follows and covers the official exam specifications by PMI very closely and thoroughly. Yes, if you have time you can go through different references such as, Program Management Standard (which you should go through any way), and relevant parts of other references such as PMBOK Guide 3rd Edition, OPM3 model doc, and some other references to learn the material covered by the PgMP exam as specified in the exam specifications. You can take the relevant pieces of information from these different resources and references and put them together, but it will take a lot of effort. This book integrates these pieces of information together in a seamless fashion. So, it's a great time saver.
Bottom line: this book gives you the body of knowledge that the exam covers. That siad, no book can be a substitute for your experience. To pass the PgMP exam, you need the body of knowledge presented in this book PLUS your experience.
Second, the program management:
I agree with another reviewer that this is the first real book on program management (other than the program management standard, of course) that clearly distinguishes program management from project management and presents the relationship between them in a clear way. The basic concepts of program management are explained in a very clear way and the author offers comprehensive coverage in a cohesive fashion. I love the author's style of presentation. It makes learning easier and fun.

22 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Order to a Chaos, March 29, 2008

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Dan Wang - See all my reviews

This review is from: PgMP: Program Management Professional Exam Study Guide (Paperback)

To me, this book is an order to a perfect chaos of PGMP material. What I mean that the material required for the PgMP exam is scattered in bits and pieces across several references such as Program Management Standard (full), PgMP Exam Specifications (full), PMBOK 3rd Edition (pieces), Maturity models (pieces), and so on. This book integrates all the pieces seamlessly at one place, and by connecting the different concepts to each other creates a beautiful big picture of program management that makes sense. The author adds tons of value to the standard pieces. I commend the author for that. I personally don't care if the questions are easy or difficult (nothing is going to substitute for our experience); but the book presents the material required for the PgMP exam in an excellent way. I have gone through many program management books; none of those even come close to this remarkable book...Books like this one don't come that often...Exam or no Exam this book is a keep; a must have...
Recommended highly.

29 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The First Real Book on Program Management, November 28, 2007

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Fred Sharman - See all my reviews

This review is from: PgMP: Program Management Professional Exam Study Guide (Paperback)

I find this book as the first real book on program management. I have read several books on program management that actually cover project management under the cover of program management. This book clearly distinguishes program management from project management and also clearly establishes the relationship between them. Then it covers all the program management topics with appropriate depth within the scope set by the PgMP Exam Specifications by PMI. It's written in the standard Sanghera Style (yes, I have read other books by this author), which I love. All concepts clearly defined from scratch, and their connection with each other clearly established. There is a perfect logical flow among the chapters and among the sections within each chapter. This makes the book easy to understand and also enjoyable to read.
Each chapter starts with listing and explaining the PgMP Exam objectives covered in the chapter. Although the book has a very strong focus on the exam and follows the PgMP exam specifications thoroughly, it's not an exam cram. The preseantation style makes it an excellent referecne (text) book for program management as well. I'm planning to use it for my program management course.
Highly recommended for the PgMP exam and also if you just want to learn basics of program management.