PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition [Paperback]

Joseph Phillips (Author)

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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From the Back Cover

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: #875,572 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.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An engaging, user-friendly book, July 25, 2006

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Elizabeth Lee (Carlisle, PA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition (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.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Second Edition to Stay Up To Date, April 11, 2006

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition (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.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is 'THE' Roadmap to your PMP Certification, January 17, 2007

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Evelyn (Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide, Second Edition (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.