PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition (Certification Press) [Paperback]

Joseph Phillips (Author)

Book Description

Series: Certification Press | Publication Date: August 7, 2009

The best fully integrated study system available for the PMP exam

Updated for the latest release of the Project Professional exam from PMI, PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition covers what you need to know--and shows you how to prepare--for this challenging exam.

• 100% complete coverage of all objectives for the PMP exam
• Exam Readiness checklist--you're ready for the exam when all objectives on the list are checked off
• Inside the Exam sections highlight key exam topics covered
• Two-Minute Drills for quick review
• Simulated exam questions match the format, tone, topics, and difficulty of the real exam

Covers all the exam topics, including:

Project Initiation * Integration Management * Managing the Project Scope * Time Management * Cost Management * Quality Assurance * Human Resources * Communications * Risk Management * Procurement * PMP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct

CD-ROM includes:

• Complete MasterExam practice testing engine, featuring: Two full practice exams; Detailed answers with explanations; Score Report performance assessment tool
• Free video training from the author
• Electronic book for studying on the go
• Bonus downloadable project management process review MasterExam with free online registration

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joseph Phillips, PMP, CompTIA Project+ is the director of education for Project Seminars, a project management training company. He is a member of the PMI and the author of CAPM/PMP Project Management All-in-One Exam Guide and other books.

Product Details

• Paperback: 784 pages
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Osborne Media; 3 edition (August 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0071626735
• ISBN-13: 978-0071626736
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.4 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #284,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

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.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice reference!, August 9, 2010

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Fredrick D. Gowin "Virtual Fred" (Bethalto, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition (Certification Press) (Paperback)

With so many books on the market for PMP prep, and some with a much higher profile & price tag, I chose this book as my sole source as I successfully studied for the exam. I found the 100% coverage to be true, and it's definitely a lot more entertaining than the PMBOK!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Probably the best book to pass the PmP exam, September 13, 2010

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R.E. - See all my reviews

This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition (Certification Press) (Paperback)

Over an extended period of time, I bought and read many books to pass the PmP exam, I compare all off them, this book was the best, the material, and value is exceptional,
strongly recommend this book over other authors.
The book includes a Cd with preparation exams, videos that are of great quality,
the author gives you the right direction and where to focus your study with out wasting
time,this is a safe bet, I'm glad to have this book in my Library.

This is all you need to pass the PmP exam.
Ruben E.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars too many errors in this text, October 31, 2009

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Paul (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Third Edition (Certification Press) (Paperback)

I started using this book for PMP exam review and I found that there are a surprising number of errors and typos in the text, along with some confusing graphical diagrams. This was particularly noticible in the section on Risk Management, but I found problems in other sections and on the CD too.

I have emailed the publisher asking for an errata sheet for the book -- we'll see how McGraw-Hill responds.

I have found the 25 questions at the end of each chapter to be helpful for my preparation, and I expect to use the sample test on the CD too.