Complete coverage of all objectives in the 2020 release of the PMP exam—fully aligned with the PMBOK Guide®, Sixth Edition
This comprehensive resource offers complete coverage of all the material included on the Project Management Professional exam. You’ll find learning objectives at the beginning of each chapter, exam tips, practice exam questions, and in-depth explanations. Written by a leading project management consultant and trainer, PMP Project Management Professional All-in-One Exam Guide will help you pass the exam with ease and will also serve as an essential on-the-job reference.
Covers all exam topics, including:
- People
- Processes
- Business Environment
- Agile Best Practices
- Knowledge Areas
Online content includes:- Practice exams—test yourself by PMP exam domain or take a complete exam
- Video training from the author
- Worksheets for Float, Earned Value, Time Value of Money
- Printable PMP memory card
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PMP Exam Objectives Map
Part I. Project Management Foundation
Chapter 1. Preparing for the Exam
All About the PMP Exam
Money and Your Exam
Passing the Exam
What Your Exam Is Based On
What Is a Project?
What Is Project Management?
Back to the PMBOK Guide
Being a Project Expert
Examining the Project Management Context
Identifying the Project Life Cycle
Working with Project Management Processes
Gathering Project Management Data and Information
Chapter Summary
Chapter 2. Managing a Project in Different Environments
Exploring Agile Project Management
Working with Enterprise Environmental Factors
Leveraging Organizational Process Assets
Working Within an Organizational System
Completing Projects in Different Organizational Structures
Chapter Summary
Case Study
Chapter 3. Working as a Project Manager
Identifying the Project Manager Influence
Building Project Management Skills
Serving as a Leader and Manager
Performing Project Integration
Chapter Summary
Part II. Project Management Professional Knowledge Areas
Chapter 4. Managing Project Integration
Developing the Project Charter
Developing the Project Management Plan
Directing and Managing the Project Work
Managing Project Knowledge
Monitoring and Controlling the Project Work
Closing the Project or Phase
Chapter Summary
Chapter 5. Managing Project Scope
Planning the Project Scope Management
Collecting the Project Requirements
Defining Project and Product Scopes
Creating the Project Scope Statement
Creating the Work Breakdown Structure
Validating the Project Scope
Controlling the Project Scope
Chapter Summary
Chapter 6. Managing Project Schedule
Planning Schedule Management
Defining the Project Activities
Sequencing the Project Activities
Estimating Activity Durations
Developing the Project Schedule
Considering the Outputs of Schedule Development
Controlling the Project Schedule
Chapter Summary
Chapter 7. Managing Project Costs
Planning for Project Cost Management
Determining Project Costs
Budgeting the Project
Controlling Project Costs
Using Earned Value Management
Chapter Summary
Chapter 8. Managing Project Quality
Planning for Quality
Managing Quality in the Project
Controlling Quality in a Project
Chapter Summary
Chapter 9. Managing Project Resources
Planning for Resource Management
Estimating the Activity Resources
Acquiring the Project Team
Developing the Project Team
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