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Book Description

Publication Date: March 8, 2006 | ISBN-10: 0072262907 | ISBN-13: 978-0072262902 | Edition: 2
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

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Get the book that shows you not only what -- but how -- to study
  • 100% complete coverage of all official objectives for the PMP exam
  • Exam Readiness Checklist at the front of the book -- you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
  • Inside the Exam sections in every chapter highlight key exam topics covered
  • Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all PMP exam topics, including:
Project Initiation * Integration Management * Managing the Project Scope * Time Management * Cost Management * Quality Assurance * Human Resources * Communications * Risk Management * Procurement * Following the PMP Code

CD-ROM includes:

  • Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: One full practice exam; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment tool
  • Electronic book for studying on-the-go
  • Bonus downloadable MasterExam practice test (with free online registration)

About the Author

Joseph Phillips, PMP, Project+, is the Director of Education for Project Seminars, a project management training company. He has taught PMP exam prep courses and given risk management and IT project management seminars for Fortune 500 companies, the US military, not-for-profit agencies, and universities. Phillips is the author of IT Project Management (McGraw-Hill/Osborne) and several other books.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 591 pages
  • Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 2 edition (March 8, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0072262907
  • ISBN-13: 978-0072262902
  • Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 1.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #904,193 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Joseph Phillips
Joseph Phillips is the Director of Education for Project Seminars, Inc. and the owner of Instructing.com. He teaches project management, business analysis, and goal setting for organizations around the world. He has managed and consulted on projects for the technical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, and architectural disciplines, among others.

Mr. Phillips has taught for Columbia College, University of Chicago, and Ball State University, among others. He is a Certified Technical Trainer, Project Management Professional, and has several other industry certifications. Phillips offers personal and corporate coaching, goal setting workshops, and often speaks on The Lifelong Project for PMI chapters. Phillips has contributed as an author or editor to more than 35 books on technology, careers, and project management.

Phillips is a member of the Project Management Institute, the International Institute of Business Analysis, and the American Society for Training and Development and is active in local chapters. He has spoken on project management, project management certifications, and project methodologies at numerous trade shows, PMI chapter meetings, and employee conferences in the United States and in Europe. When not writing, teaching, or consulting, Phillips can be found behind a camera or training for his next marathon. You can contact Phillips through www.lifelongproject.com or www.instructing.com.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
As a newcomer to project management, I was a skeptical about finding a book which would make the subject interesting and approachable. This book does both. Phillips's writing style is lively and engaging - he gives a sense of being with his reader every step of the way. Despite the fact that the book is more than 500 pages long, it is organized well and moves quickly. I was able to keep track of what I was learning through the summaries and key terms at the end of each chapter, along with the extensive glossary and appendix which condenses key ideas for the exam. The self-tests at the end of each chapter also allow the reader to interact with the text and practice what they've learned. After working through these, I felt well-prepared for the exam, as I found out from taking the practice version, included on the CD which comes with the book. Overall, the text is generous in what it offers for the price. It provides an effective, user-friendly approach to preparing for the PMP exam. Elizabeth Lee, Ph.D.
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This book is divided into two major sections:

The first section, chapters 1 - 3 give a broad fairly general overview of project management and how it pertains to the PMP examination. ==The second section consists of nine chapters, numbered 4 - 13, cover each of the nine knowledge areas that will be tested as part of the examination.

The overall basis for the PMP test is the PMBOK (Project Management Body Of Knowledge). That's a standard, and like most standards it is written to be precise and definite. That means it reads like a lawyer wrote it, absolutely correct and almost unreadable. Great for helping you go to sleep. This book, on the otherhand is written to help you understand what you need to learn for the test. Finally the book contains simulated exam questions that match the tone, format, topics and difficulty of the real exam.

In addition there is a CD supplied with the book that has a testing engine with a full practice exam to test yourself and the questions have detailed answers with explanations.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Evelyn
Format:Paperback
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
This book stinks!
This book has no examples of anything. The sample tests have poor explainations. It offers nothing the PMBOK doesn't already offer. Its that simple
Published on August 17, 2009 by Louis E. Cespedes
Mission accomplished
I used this book in order to get up to speed on the 3rd Edition PMBOK, since I actually read the 4th addition prior to deciding to test early. Read more
Published on May 27, 2009 by J. L. Neal
Mostly good info, but a number of conflicts to PMBOK
The book attempts to follow the sequence of the PMBOK but in assuring what I am assuming is a required limit on quoting the book loses key points and objectives. Read more
Published on May 8, 2009 by L. Koch
User friendly - but beware...
Overall, I would recommend this book as a study guide as the material is very readable. My only criticism is that the text appears to not have been edited well, as I found many... Read more
Published on April 5, 2009 by Clifford Obrien
Haven't taken the exam yet, but looks good.
I haven't taken the exam yet, so I really don't know how good this book is, but it looks good.

It's written in plain English, and easy to understand. Read more
Published on January 12, 2009 by TokioDroid
Good study guide
I found this to be a good representation of the material a PMP would need to know. Its not sufficient by itself (you still need to know the PMBoK inside out). Read more
Published on January 6, 2009 by D. L. Scarborough
Phillips PMP text book
With the exception of a single formula error I found this text to be invaluable. I memorized Table 3-1 on pages 106-7 as I found it to be a key matrix for the 9 knowledge Areas... Read more
Published on January 26, 2008 by Doc.
Overview
The sole weakness of this book is the PMP Exam Simulator. The exam simulator provides no references and no feedback as the questions are answered correctly or incorrectly. Read more
Published on January 19, 2008 by Larry Hawkins
Best PMP Study Book on the Market
This study guide is very easy to read and it prepares you 100% for the PMP exam. Prior to reading this book, I was in the dark about all that I needed to know to pass the exam. Read more
Published on December 21, 2007 by Jason D. Gerard
Great Study Guide!
If you are studying for the PMP exam, you know how boring the PMBOK can be. This book covers all the same material, but it is a much easier read that includes exam tips, two-minute... Read more
Published on December 15, 2007 by Jason Newberg
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conditions within the project, organizational process assets, enterprise environmental factors, project integration management, project scope statement, staffing management plan, path with the longest duration, management plan details, integrated change control, preliminary scope statement, schedule management plan, communications management plan, own flashcards, project plan execution, project communications management, future project decisions, cost budgeting process, means the project manager, scope management plan, procurement management plan, project scope management, work performance information, procured product, benefit measurement methods, hygiene agents
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Self Test, Code of Professional Conduct, Monte Carlo, Herzberg's Theory of Motivation, Ouchi's Theory, Implementing Quality Control, Contracting Company, Examining the Results of Contracting, Creating the Work Breakdown Structure, Parkinson's Law, Protecting the Scope, Completing Organizational Planning, Controlling the Project Schedule, Creating Risk Responses, Creating the Risk Management Plan, Creating the Scope Definition, Examining Organizational Planning Results, Start End, Verifying the Project Scope, Acquiring the Needed Staff, Candidates Must Have Experience, Each of the Six Domains, Edwards Deming, Examining the Inputs, Expectancy Theory People
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