Discover an exciting and lucrative new career in project management
Project management is one of the most flexible, engaging, and lucrative careers available today. And nothing gets you ready for it quite like the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, which awards the gold-standard qualification in the field. PMP Exam Prep For Dummies walks you through every step you need to take to acquire your PMP credential. The book covers all aspects of the PMP certification exam, helping you learn to manage a project's people, processes, and business priorities with ease.
Applicable to virtually any industry—including health, construction, and information technology—the book offers:
- Critical info about the certification process, the application, the exam, and more
- Strategies for learning the most relevant parts of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)
- Complimentary access to an online practice question bank you can use to sharpen your skills and get ready for the test
Perfect for aspiring project management professionals, career changers, and anyone else interested in broadening their business skillset, PMP Exam Prep For Dummies is also a can't-miss resource for practicing project management professionals looking to brush up on the basics. Grab your copy today!
Introduction 1
Part 1: Starting Your PMP Journey 5
Chapter 1: Welcome to Your PMP Certification Journey 7
Chapter 2: Get Ready For the PMP Exam! 15
Chapter 3: Getting into the Right PMI Mindset 29
Chapter 4: Maintaining Your PMP Credential 33
Chapter 5: Taking a Pre-Assessment 41
Part 2: What Is Project Management Really? 51
Chapter 6: An Overview of Projects 53
Chapter 7: Project Management Key Concepts 59
Part 3: The Environment in Which Projects Operate 85
Chapter 8: Project, Program, Portfolio, and Operations Management 87
Chapter 9: Organizational Influences 97
Chapter 10: Roles and Functions That Drive Project Delivery 103
Part 4: Managing Your Projects from Conception to Completion 111
Chapter 11: Project Success Starts with the Team 113
Chapter 12: Initiating Your Project 149
Chapter 13: Planning Your Project Roadmap 171
Chapter 14: Elevating Your Project Roadmap 207
Chapter 15: Integration of Plans and Processes 245
Chapter 16: Turning Your Plan into Action 259
Chapter 17: Keeping Your Project on Track 287
Chapter 18: Closing the Project or Phase 317
Part 5: Agile and Hybrid Approaches 337
Chapter 19: The Fundamentals of Agile Project Management 339
Chapter 20: Agile Teams: Key Roles and Responsibilities 353
Chapter 21: Key Agile Practices 359
Part 6: The Part of Tens 371
Chapter 22: Ten Tips for PMP Exam Success 373
Chapter 23: More Than Ten Common Acronyms 379
Chapter 24: Ten Assumptions of the PMP Exam 381
Index 387
Crystal J. Richards, PMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, lead trainer and owner of MindsparQ®, has more than 20 years of experience in project management. Crystal has successfully trained more than 2,500 business professionals and has more than 65,000 students enrolled in her online courses on the Udemy and EdX platforms. Her expertise has enabled individuals to attain coveted credentials such as PMP®, CAPM®, and PMI-ACP®, while furthering their educational pursuits in project management.
