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Wednesday, May 4, 2011
PM TOOLS Software
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Tuesday, May 3, 2011
PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio CD By Kim Heldman
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today's IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam.
This fifth edition is completely updated for the newest exam and is the most comprehensive review guide on the shelf. You'll benefit from the detailed discussions on a wide range of PMP topics, concepts, and key terms-all of which cover the Project Management Process and Procedures.
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructor: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Part of a great trio
By Brian K. Seitz
I'm not usually fond of Exam Prep books as they typically only "Teach the Exam" which in my mind is one step away from just memorizing answers and not really learning the How, why and what. However I was more than pleasantly surprised to find that these books actually gave you the answer in context to How and What with a little Why sprinkled in. A much richer book than most Certification Guides on the Market the PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio CD is heavy on the situation and context for each knowledge area. The guide is part of a trio kit from Sybex worth the investment
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Be wary of the testing questions!
By delibessleep
I've read the book cover to cover twice. The goal of the book is to provide a clearer "process order" (if you will) than the PMBOK, and to a degree it satisfies. Be prepared to read it thoroughly at least twice. There is a great amount of "I'll discuss this later in Chapter xxx"...by then it is too late and you'll wind up re-reading over and over. I recommend reading the PMBOK simultaneously to get the best out of it. Read, re-read, and drill yourself to death.
The test questions are much more thought provoking than "on-line" questions I've seen...that said, I've found numerous errors in the answer key. Research your "incorrect responses" just to be sure (should be doing that anyway.) So far, I've found 3.
Will it help pass the PMP? Yes. But don't rely on it as your only source. "PMBOK" is still the "PM bible."
Be sure to get the correct revision corresponding with the latest revision of the PMBOK; Editions 3 and earlier do you no good for exam preparation. Recycle!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
So You Think You Can Manage A Project
By Erol Esen
Early in the book there is a self-test, from which you can identify areas you need to learn more about project management and thus speedily increase the efficiency of reading a book that is over five hundred pages long.
There is a really, really comprehensive CD that comes with the book with audio files for each chapter, complete PDF of the book, tests, and flash cards using Flash. The book chapters are read by Heldman, whose enunciation is very good, and her charm comes through with sincerity to teach project management.
Here is how you should use this book:
STEP 1: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1. Find out how little you really know about project management.
STEP 2: Listen to the audio for Chapter 1.
STEP 3: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, again. Find out what a poor listener you are.
STEP 4: Read chapter 1.
STEP 5: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, yet again. Find out how you are progressing.
Repeat Steps 1,2,3,4,5 until you get 100% for each chapter; there are 12 of them. Try not to look at the answers! Make the discovery yourself, it's the only way to learn anything.
After all that, let someone else pay the $500 fee for you to take the PMI test if they really care what your score is.
 | PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio CD |
| List Price: | $59.99 |
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Product Description
The much-anticipated update to the highly acclaimed PMP study guide!The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today's IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam.
This fifth edition is completely updated for the newest exam and is the most comprehensive review guide on the shelf. You'll benefit from the detailed discussions on a wide range of PMP topics, concepts, and key terms-all of which cover the Project Management Process and Procedures.
- A comprehensive study guide for the PMP certification exam that can also be used as a reference after the exam
- Each chapter covers a list of objectives, followed by in-depth discussions of those objectives
- Includes hands-on, real-world scenarios to prepare you for the many situations you may face on the job
- Companion CD-ROM features a test engine of practice questions, electronic flashcards, and two hours of audio
Note: CD-ROM/DVD and other supplementary materials are not included as part of eBook file.
For Instructor: Teaching supplements are available for this title.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #24629 in Books
- Published on: 2009-06-02
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 1.60" h x 7.30" w x 9.20" l, 2.25 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 672 pages
Features
- ISBN13: 9780470455586
- Condition: New
- Notes: BRAND NEW FROM PUBLISHER! BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Prepare for the Latest Project Management Professional Exam
Prepare for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam with this new edition of the PMP Study Guide, which covers all essential procedures and concepts from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fourth Edition. Learn risk planning, scheduling, cost control, choosing a team, and more. Every chapter includes "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and real-world examples; the book also prepares you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam. Inside, find:
SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.
AUDIO INSTRUCTION: Fine-tune your project management skills with more than two hours of audio instruction from author Kim Heldman.
Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
About the Author
Kim Heldman, PMP, is the Chief Information Officer for the Colorado Department of Transportation. She has over 19 years of experience in project management and consulting. Kim is the author of several books on project management, including the previous four editions of the bestselling PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide.
Prepare for the Latest Project Management Professional Exam
Prepare for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam with this new edition of the PMP Study Guide, which covers all essential procedures and concepts from A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fourth Edition. Learn risk planning, scheduling, cost control, choosing a team, and more. Every chapter includes "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and real-world examples; the book also prepares you for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam. Inside, find:
- Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
- Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for
- exam day
- Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
- A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
SYBEX TEST ENGINE: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.
ELECTRONIC FLASHCARDS: Reinforce your understanding with electronic flashcards.
AUDIO INSTRUCTION: Fine-tune your project management skills with more than two hours of audio instruction from author Kim Heldman.
Study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
About the Author
Kim Heldman, PMP, is the Chief Information Officer for the Colorado Department of Transportation. She has over 19 years of experience in project management and consulting. Kim is the author of several books on project management, including the previous four editions of the bestselling PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide.
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews10 of 10 people found the following review helpful.
Part of a great trio By Brian K. Seitz
I'm not usually fond of Exam Prep books as they typically only "Teach the Exam" which in my mind is one step away from just memorizing answers and not really learning the How, why and what. However I was more than pleasantly surprised to find that these books actually gave you the answer in context to How and What with a little Why sprinkled in. A much richer book than most Certification Guides on the Market the PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio CD is heavy on the situation and context for each knowledge area. The guide is part of a trio kit from Sybex worth the investment
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
Be wary of the testing questions! By delibessleep
I've read the book cover to cover twice. The goal of the book is to provide a clearer "process order" (if you will) than the PMBOK, and to a degree it satisfies. Be prepared to read it thoroughly at least twice. There is a great amount of "I'll discuss this later in Chapter xxx"...by then it is too late and you'll wind up re-reading over and over. I recommend reading the PMBOK simultaneously to get the best out of it. Read, re-read, and drill yourself to death.
The test questions are much more thought provoking than "on-line" questions I've seen...that said, I've found numerous errors in the answer key. Research your "incorrect responses" just to be sure (should be doing that anyway.) So far, I've found 3.
Will it help pass the PMP? Yes. But don't rely on it as your only source. "PMBOK" is still the "PM bible."
Be sure to get the correct revision corresponding with the latest revision of the PMBOK; Editions 3 and earlier do you no good for exam preparation. Recycle!
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
So You Think You Can Manage A Project By Erol Esen
Early in the book there is a self-test, from which you can identify areas you need to learn more about project management and thus speedily increase the efficiency of reading a book that is over five hundred pages long.
There is a really, really comprehensive CD that comes with the book with audio files for each chapter, complete PDF of the book, tests, and flash cards using Flash. The book chapters are read by Heldman, whose enunciation is very good, and her charm comes through with sincerity to teach project management.
Here is how you should use this book:
STEP 1: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1. Find out how little you really know about project management.
STEP 2: Listen to the audio for Chapter 1.
STEP 3: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, again. Find out what a poor listener you are.
STEP 4: Read chapter 1.
STEP 5: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, yet again. Find out how you are progressing.
Repeat Steps 1,2,3,4,5 until you get 100% for each chapter; there are 12 of them. Try not to look at the answers! Make the discovery yourself, it's the only way to learn anything.
After all that, let someone else pay the $500 fee for you to take the PMI test if they really care what your score is.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Microsoft Project
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
NOT MUCH OF AN UPDATE SINCE 2000
By Sarah Kennsington
I HAD NOT BOUGHT A VERSION OF MS PROJECT SINCE 2000 AND WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE FEW IMPROVEMENTS AND QUITE A FEW STEPS BACKWARDS. IT SEEMS MICROSOFT IS "DUMBING" DOWN ALL THEIR PRODUCTS BY TAKING AWAY FEATURES THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT USE BUT THAT PROS NEED TO MAKE THE PRODUCT DO MORE. THE ADDITION OF MULTIPLE UNDO'S IS GOOD, BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF BUGS AND YOU SHOULD SAVE OFTEN TO AVOID LOSING YOUR WORK. IF MICROSOFT WANTS TO DOMINATE IN THIS MARKET, THEY NEED TO ADD STANDARD IMPORT/EXPORT FEATURES FOR CPM SCHEDULES AS WELL AS ALLOWING FOR A MORE DYNAMIC SCHEDULE UPDATE PROCESS OVER THE LIFE OF A PROJECT.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Basically good
By Volker Rosenkranz
Works specially good with windows 7, we encountered some problems with keeping the color background in the task description, which might be for missing product knowledge.
3 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
It's Microsoft
By Cherub
As is typical with MS products, it works generally fine, but can have some annoying quirks that you have to figure out how to work around.
See all 3 customer reviews...
 | Microsoft Project Standard 2010 |
| List Price: | $599.95 |
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Product Description
With significant updates and visual enhancements, Project Standard 2010 delivers better experiences to simply be more productive and successfully complete all types of projects. User-controlled scheduling puts you in control and brings together the flexibility and ease of a tool like Microsoft® Excel® 2010 and the power of the Project scheduling engine. And, with a completely new and visually-enhanced timeline view, you have an easier, more intuitive way to see and share key dates and deadlines.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #300 in Software
- Brand: Microsoft
- Model: 076-04843
- Released on: 2010-06-15
- Platforms: Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP
- Format: CD-ROM
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 7.50" h x 1.20" w x 5.40" l, .30 pounds
Features
- Provides a clearer view of tasks, milestones, and phases
- Features significant updates and visual enhancements
- Provides an intuitive and easy way to successfully complete projects
- Great for small business
Customer Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews9 of 11 people found the following review helpful.
NOT MUCH OF AN UPDATE SINCE 2000 By Sarah Kennsington
I HAD NOT BOUGHT A VERSION OF MS PROJECT SINCE 2000 AND WAS DISAPPOINTED TO SEE FEW IMPROVEMENTS AND QUITE A FEW STEPS BACKWARDS. IT SEEMS MICROSOFT IS "DUMBING" DOWN ALL THEIR PRODUCTS BY TAKING AWAY FEATURES THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT USE BUT THAT PROS NEED TO MAKE THE PRODUCT DO MORE. THE ADDITION OF MULTIPLE UNDO'S IS GOOD, BUT THERE ARE A LOT OF BUGS AND YOU SHOULD SAVE OFTEN TO AVOID LOSING YOUR WORK. IF MICROSOFT WANTS TO DOMINATE IN THIS MARKET, THEY NEED TO ADD STANDARD IMPORT/EXPORT FEATURES FOR CPM SCHEDULES AS WELL AS ALLOWING FOR A MORE DYNAMIC SCHEDULE UPDATE PROCESS OVER THE LIFE OF A PROJECT.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful.
Basically good By Volker Rosenkranz
Works specially good with windows 7, we encountered some problems with keeping the color background in the task description, which might be for missing product knowledge.
3 of 15 people found the following review helpful.
It's Microsoft By Cherub
As is typical with MS products, it works generally fine, but can have some annoying quirks that you have to figure out how to work around.
See all 3 customer reviews...
Friday, October 29, 2010
Preparing For The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
I bought this book specifically as a tertiary resource of practice
questions for my PMP exam preparation. What a waste. First of all, the
questions are taken, in some cases verbatim, in other cases rewritten
inaccurately, from another source: "PMBOK Q&A. A Pocket Guide of
Questions and Answers to Learn More About the Project Management Body
of Knowledge" published by PMI. Nowhere in this book does it credit the
PMI source material. Secondly, in at least 7 questions(pg 215 - #7, pg
217 - #19, pg 219 - #2, pg 233 - #12, pg 233 - #13, pg 235 - #20, pg
300 - #13) that I was able to document, the answers given are just
plain wrong as verified by cross-checking both the PMBOK itself, and
the "Pocket Guide" listed above. Thirdly, unlike the "Pocket Guide",
this book doesn't give references to the sources of correct answers
(which prabably explains why the answers are wrong) so that you can
look up and study missed questions. Although I didn't read any of the
preparatory materials in the front of this book, I would be very leery
of them, based on the inaccuracies I found in the test questions. I
would suggest to anyone who wants accurate and useful preparation
materials, to use PMI published sources, take practice tests with the
ESI materials, and take a good review course from your local PMI
chapter.
Better insight than the PMBOK
Thank you, Mike Newell, for getting me through the PMP exam! I passed on the first try, scoring more than 80%.
I
used this book plus the '96 PMBOK to study for the exam. Neither book
is adequate preparation alone. Newell seems to have taken a strategy of
complementing the PMBOK rather than replacing it. After some
experimenting, my study approach was:
1. Read a chapter of Newell to understand the topic
2. Read the corresponding chapter in the PMBOK for the data in sparse form
3. Do Newell's practice questions for the chapter
I
bought the book for the practice questions (he provides two sets), and
that turned out to be an important part of my study. To me, it was a
bonus that I could understand Newell's discussions better than the
overly terse PMBOK. Make no mistake, the PMBOK is about laying out a
systematic organization in 37 "knowledge areas," 5 "process groups,"
etc. It is neat and highly structured, but not intuitive. I needed the
insights I got from this book.
There are better study guides
The sample questions in this book are very badly written and not
representative of what is actually on the exam. Rita Mulcahy's book is
much, much better. Rita's sample questions are closer to the actual
exam questions and her book is easier to read. Buy Rita Mulcahy's book
and skip this one!
Product Details
 | Preparing For The Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam(pmp |
Average customer review:
Product Description
Project managers who need the latest and most complete test-preparation materials will find the new edition of Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam a lifesaver. Completely updated to reflect the most recent version of the test, the book covers each competency area tested on the exam, and reveals how best to answer exam questions on defining, budgeting, assigning, and executing projects of all types and scopes. The book includes sample questions, numerous case studies, and other valuable practice tools. In addition, the book features new material on: * program management * portfolio management * project environment * organizational environment * project management offices * process groups A superior test preparation tool, Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam is still the ultimate go-to guide for project managers studying for the exam.Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #237038 in eBooks
- Published on: 2001-05-09
- Released on: 2001-05-09
- Format: Kindle Book
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Michael W. Newell, PMP, ENP (Slidell, LA) is vice president of PSM
Consulting and has 30 years of experience as a project manager. He
teaches project management at colleges and corporations all over the
world.
Customer Reviews
Full of wrong information, and no credit to source materials
I bought this book specifically as a tertiary resource of practice
questions for my PMP exam preparation. What a waste. First of all, the
questions are taken, in some cases verbatim, in other cases rewritten
inaccurately, from another source: "PMBOK Q&A. A Pocket Guide of
Questions and Answers to Learn More About the Project Management Body
of Knowledge" published by PMI. Nowhere in this book does it credit the
PMI source material. Secondly, in at least 7 questions(pg 215 - #7, pg
217 - #19, pg 219 - #2, pg 233 - #12, pg 233 - #13, pg 235 - #20, pg
300 - #13) that I was able to document, the answers given are just
plain wrong as verified by cross-checking both the PMBOK itself, and
the "Pocket Guide" listed above. Thirdly, unlike the "Pocket Guide",
this book doesn't give references to the sources of correct answers
(which prabably explains why the answers are wrong) so that you can
look up and study missed questions. Although I didn't read any of the
preparatory materials in the front of this book, I would be very leery
of them, based on the inaccuracies I found in the test questions. I
would suggest to anyone who wants accurate and useful preparation
materials, to use PMI published sources, take practice tests with the
ESI materials, and take a good review course from your local PMI
chapter.
Better insight than the PMBOK
Thank you, Mike Newell, for getting me through the PMP exam! I passed on the first try, scoring more than 80%.
I
used this book plus the '96 PMBOK to study for the exam. Neither book
is adequate preparation alone. Newell seems to have taken a strategy of
complementing the PMBOK rather than replacing it. After some
experimenting, my study approach was:
1. Read a chapter of Newell to understand the topic
2. Read the corresponding chapter in the PMBOK for the data in sparse form
3. Do Newell's practice questions for the chapter
I
bought the book for the practice questions (he provides two sets), and
that turned out to be an important part of my study. To me, it was a
bonus that I could understand Newell's discussions better than the
overly terse PMBOK. Make no mistake, the PMBOK is about laying out a
systematic organization in 37 "knowledge areas," 5 "process groups,"
etc. It is neat and highly structured, but not intuitive. I needed the
insights I got from this book.
There are better study guides
The sample questions in this book are very badly written and not
representative of what is actually on the exam. Rita Mulcahy's book is
much, much better. Rita's sample questions are closer to the actual
exam questions and her book is easier to read. Buy Rita Mulcahy's book
and skip this one!
PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
I'm not usually fond of Exam Prep books as they typically only
"Teach the Exam" which in my mind is one step away from just memorizing
answers and not really learning the How, why and what. However I was
more than pleasantly surprised to find that these books actually gave
you the answer in context to How and What with a little Why sprinkled
in. A much richer book than most Certification Guides on the Market the
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio
CD is heavy on the situation and context for each knowledge area. The
guide is part of a trio kit from Sybex worth the investment
Be wary of the testing questions!
I've read the book cover to cover twice. The goal of the book is to
provide a clearer "process order" (if you will) than the PMBOK, and to
a degree it satisfies. Be prepared to read it thoroughly at least
twice. There is a great amount of "I'll discuss this later in Chapter
xxx"...by then it is too late and you'll wind up re-reading over and
over. I recommend reading the PMBOK simultaneously to get the best out
of it. Read, re-read, and drill yourself to death.
The test questions are much more thought provoking than "on-line"
questions I've seen...that said, I've found numerous errors in the
answer key. Research your "incorrect responses" just to be sure (should
be doing that anyway.) So far, I've found 3.
Will it help pass the PMP? Yes. But don't rely on it as your only source. "PMBOK" is still the "PM bible."
Be sure to get the correct revision corresponding with the latest
revision of the PMBOK; Editions 3 and earlier do you no good for exam
preparation. Recycle!
So You Think You Can Manage A Project
Early in the book there is a self-test, from which you can identify
areas you need to learn more about project management and thus speedily
increase the efficiency of reading a book that is over five hundred
pages long.
There is a really, really comprehensive CD that comes with the book
with audio files for each chapter, complete PDF of the book, tests, and
flash cards using Flash. The book chapters are read by Heldman, whose
enunciation is very good, and her charm comes through with sincerity to
teach project management.
Here is how you should use this book:
STEP 1: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1. Find out how little you really know about project management.
STEP 2: Listen to the audio for Chapter 1.
STEP 3: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, again. Find out what a poor listener you are.
STEP 4: Read chapter 1.
STEP 5: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, yet again. Find out how you are progressing.
Repeat Steps 1,2,3,4,5 until you get 100% for each chapter; there
are 12 of them. Try not to look at the answers! Make the discovery
yourself, it's the only way to learn anything.
After all that, let someone else pay the $500 fee for you to take the PMI test if they really care what your score is.
Product Details
 | PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide |
Average customer review:
Product Description
The much-anticipated update to the highly acclaimed PMP study guide! The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today's IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam. This fifth edition is completely updated for the newest exam and is the most comprehensive review guide on the shelf. You'll benefit from the detailed discussions on a wide range of PMP topics, concepts, and key terms-all of which cover the Project Management Process and Procedures.- A comprehensive study guide for the PMP certification exam that can also be used as a reference after the exam
- Each chapter covers a list of objectives, followed by in-depth discussions of those objectives
- Includes hands-on, real-world scenarios to prepare you for the many situations you may face on the job
- Companion CD-ROM features a test engine of practice questions, electronic flashcards, and two hours of audio
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #56770 in eBooks
- Published on: 2009-10-13
- Released on: 2009-10-13
- Format: Kindle eBook
- Number of items: 1
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
Prepare for the Latest Project Management Professional Exam
Prepare
for the latest Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification
exam with this new edition of the PMP Study Guide, which covers all
essential procedures and concepts from A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), Fourth Edition. Learn risk
planning, scheduling, cost control, choosing a team, and more. Every
chapter includes "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and
real-world examples; the book also prepares you for the Certified
Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) exam. Inside, find:
- Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
- Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for
- exam day
- Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
- A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
Customer Reviews
Part of a great trio
I'm not usually fond of Exam Prep books as they typically only
"Teach the Exam" which in my mind is one step away from just memorizing
answers and not really learning the How, why and what. However I was
more than pleasantly surprised to find that these books actually gave
you the answer in context to How and What with a little Why sprinkled
in. A much richer book than most Certification Guides on the Market the
PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Includes Audio
CD is heavy on the situation and context for each knowledge area. The
guide is part of a trio kit from Sybex worth the investment
Be wary of the testing questions!
I've read the book cover to cover twice. The goal of the book is to
provide a clearer "process order" (if you will) than the PMBOK, and to
a degree it satisfies. Be prepared to read it thoroughly at least
twice. There is a great amount of "I'll discuss this later in Chapter
xxx"...by then it is too late and you'll wind up re-reading over and
over. I recommend reading the PMBOK simultaneously to get the best out
of it. Read, re-read, and drill yourself to death.
The test questions are much more thought provoking than "on-line"
questions I've seen...that said, I've found numerous errors in the
answer key. Research your "incorrect responses" just to be sure (should
be doing that anyway.) So far, I've found 3.
Will it help pass the PMP? Yes. But don't rely on it as your only source. "PMBOK" is still the "PM bible."
Be sure to get the correct revision corresponding with the latest
revision of the PMBOK; Editions 3 and earlier do you no good for exam
preparation. Recycle!
So You Think You Can Manage A Project
Early in the book there is a self-test, from which you can identify
areas you need to learn more about project management and thus speedily
increase the efficiency of reading a book that is over five hundred
pages long.
There is a really, really comprehensive CD that comes with the book
with audio files for each chapter, complete PDF of the book, tests, and
flash cards using Flash. The book chapters are read by Heldman, whose
enunciation is very good, and her charm comes through with sincerity to
teach project management.
Here is how you should use this book:
STEP 1: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1. Find out how little you really know about project management.
STEP 2: Listen to the audio for Chapter 1.
STEP 3: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, again. Find out what a poor listener you are.
STEP 4: Read chapter 1.
STEP 5: Take the quiz from the CD for Chapter 1, yet again. Find out how you are progressing.
Repeat Steps 1,2,3,4,5 until you get 100% for each chapter; there
are 12 of them. Try not to look at the answers! Make the discovery
yourself, it's the only way to learn anything.
After all that, let someone else pay the $500 fee for you to take the PMI test if they really care what your score is.
PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
Don't buy this software! This software is a waste of money! There
are 50 real PMBOK questions that they repeat over and over and the
remainder of the questions don't represent the real test.
Not sure what software the reviewers with all the great reviews
were using - maybe they wrote the software and are looking for
customers.
I hope Amazon will take this back.
Good Simple Study Guide for Input, Tools, Outputs
I bought this book to speed thru the review of the PMP processes. I
have Kim's other book (PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study
guide), but needed a way to quickly see the inputs, tools and outputs
without the surrounding verbiage found elsewhere. The book delivered
this need for me. The PMBOK Guide will serve the same function as this
PMP exam review guide if you have it on your shelf. The CD on this book
does not include as many tests as found on the one in the PMP Study
Guide. The book met my expectations but did not exceed them. PMP
Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide
Concise Quick Review
I would peruse this review guide before tackling any other reading
on this subject. This gives you an overview of project management from
beginning to end. What I especially like is the glossary of terms.
Learning the language first will help you with your reading of the more
in depth books (this is not a substitute for you in depth reading).
There are also flash cards which are a good study aid. If you begin
with this book, the concepts of project management will not be as
overwhelming because the material is clear and understandable. Very
well written. This will also help you if you are straddling the fence
concerning whether you want to become certified or pursue a degree in
this area.
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A concise, focused study aid aimed at preparing you for PMP certification The Project Management Profressional (PMP) certification is the most desired skill in today's IT marketplace and candidates are required to have thousands of hours of PM experience even before taking the PMP exam. As the ideal reading companion to PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fifth Edition, or any PMP exam prep guide, this focused study tool gives you that extra preparation you need to approach the grueling PMP exam with confidence. More than 120 review questions, two bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable key term database all contribute to your preparation for taking the PMP exam.- Works hand in hand with PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fifth Edition
- Six chapters correspond to the six domain areas of the PMP exam: initating the project, planning the project, executing the project, monitoring and controlling the project, closing the project, professional and social responsibility
- Accompanying CD-ROM features a test engine, electronic flashcards, and a searchable PDF of key terms
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- Released on: 2009-10-29
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Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
THE PERFECT COMPANION TO SYBEX'S PMP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT
PROFESSIONAL EXAM STUDY GUIDE, FIFTH EDITION
Get
the extra practice you need with this interactive CD that includes two
bonus exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable database of key
terms.
Approach the Project Management Professional Exam with confidence
Before
you take the Project Management Professional (PMP) Exam, reinforce your
test prep with this concise guide that reviews all six exam domains:
Initiating the Project, Planning the Project, Executing the Project,
Monitoring and Controlling the Project, Closing the Project, and
Professional and Social Responsibility. You'll find full coverage of
all exam objectives, plus a CD packed with additional study tools.
- Concise, easy-to-use book is organized by exam objectives for quick review
- Flexible review guide goes hand-in-hand with any learning tool on the market, including PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fifth Edition, and Project Manager Street Smarts, both from Sybex
- "Exam Essentials" section in each chapter helps you zero in on what you need to know
- The book and CD include more than 120 review questions
Customer Reviews
Don't buy this!
Don't buy this software! This software is a waste of money! There
are 50 real PMBOK questions that they repeat over and over and the
remainder of the questions don't represent the real test.
Not sure what software the reviewers with all the great reviews
were using - maybe they wrote the software and are looking for
customers.
I hope Amazon will take this back.
Good Simple Study Guide for Input, Tools, Outputs
I bought this book to speed thru the review of the PMP processes. I
have Kim's other book (PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study
guide), but needed a way to quickly see the inputs, tools and outputs
without the surrounding verbiage found elsewhere. The book delivered
this need for me. The PMBOK Guide will serve the same function as this
PMP exam review guide if you have it on your shelf. The CD on this book
does not include as many tests as found on the one in the PMP Study
Guide. The book met my expectations but did not exceed them. PMP
Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide
Concise Quick Review
I would peruse this review guide before tackling any other reading
on this subject. This gives you an overview of project management from
beginning to end. What I especially like is the glossary of terms.
Learning the language first will help you with your reading of the more
in depth books (this is not a substitute for you in depth reading).
There are also flash cards which are a good study aid. If you begin
with this book, the concepts of project management will not be as
overwhelming because the material is clear and understandable. Very
well written. This will also help you if you are straddling the fence
concerning whether you want to become certified or pursue a degree in
this area.
PMP in Depth
RITE-PRICE PROJECT MANAGEMENT STORE
I've just passed the PMP exam (with flying colors) and I want to
share my experience regarding the PMP exam study books with my fellow
project managers who are planning to prepare for the PMP exam. On one
hand I was happy to see so many PMP books available to help me, and on
the other hand I was disappointed to see that most of them were
outrageously or unreasonably high priced. However, I ended up buying
and reading quite a few of them from cover to cover. Here are short
reviews for the top four (in my opinion) of them:
1. This book. PMP In Depth by Paul Sanghera, Thomson Course Technology.
I found this book best among all the PMP books. It's a self
contained, to the point, and yet very comprehensive: all the topics
(within the scope of the exam) are covered with adequate depth. The
material is presented in a perfect logical learning sequence, and there
is no hopping from topic to topic: perfect flow. Unlike other books,
this book presents the material in order of the process groups
(initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing), which is
consistent with the way the PMP exam objectives (domains) by PMI are
organized. And this is the only PMP exam book that explains the exam
objectives (covered in each chapter) in the beginning of the chapter.
This way you are always sure which exam objective you are working on,
and it makes the exam preparation much easier and free of confusion.
This is also a good book for the CAPM exam because it's self contained,
easy, and interesting read. All concepts are clearly defined and
explained, and the definitions are also listed at the end of each
chapter for easy reference. There is a complete practice exam at the
end of the book with very detailed answers: why a correct answer is
correct and an incorrect answer is incorrect. I found that the practice
exam combined with the review questions (and their detailed answers) at
the end of each chapter makes enough number of questions to prepare me
for the actual exam. I found the tone and difficulty level of the
questions very compatible with the actual exam.
Unlike most of other PMP books, this book is very reasonably
priced. I recommend this book to anyone who is planning to prepare for
the PMP exam, CAPM exam, or just want to learn the basics of project
management.
2. The PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy, RMC Publications.
This is not a self contained book. There are lots of references to
PMBOK Guide. Lots of empty pages for you to fill. That said, it is a
very good book (or should I call it an excellent collection of lecture
notes) if you are either taking a course from the author or from an
instructor who is using this book as a text book. There are lots of
exercises. I feel that the underlying assumption is that the gaps in
the book will be filled either by PMBOK Guide or by the instructor in
the course. So, Topics are not covered with enough depth. Also there is
a poor flow and a lots of hopping from topic to topic. The presentation
of the material is organized around knowledge areas, whereas the exam
objectives are organized in order of the process groups. That breaks
the exam objective coverage into pieces, and may cause confusion. The
book is, in my opinion, outrageously high priced.
Overall, I recommend this book if you are taking a course that uses this book as a textbook.
3. The PMP Exam by Andy Crowe; Velociteach.
This is another good book by its own virtue. At first, it appears
like self contained, but then you find that there is not enough depth
to most of the topics covered in this book. This is easy to read, but
you cannot pass the exam just by reading this book. Also, there are
quite a few processes for which some input items, output items, or
tools and techniques are missing. This could be very serious if you are
only using this book. So, if you use this book, do not count on it
alone. The presentation of the material is organized around knowledge
areas, whereas the exam objectives are organized in order of the
process groups. That breaks the exam objective coverage into pieces,
and may cause confusion. The book, in my opinion, is unreasonably high
priced.
I recommend this book if you are looking for a quick and easy review of topics.
4. PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide by Joseph
Philips, McGraw-Hill Osborne. This is another good PMP book. It covers
almost all the topics and some topics in quite detail, actually.
However, at places, it is not very compatible with the PMBOK Guide.
This is not necessarily a bad thing if you are learning about project
management in general. But you need to be careful when you are
preparing for the PMP exam. So, do not begin with this book. This also
organizes the material along the knowledge areas and breaks the exam
objectives into pieces.
Rita's or Paul's book?
I passed the PMP test today achieving my 11th certification, the
most of them are IT related but PMP is a great knowledge asset for any
professional, IT or not. Now that I have everything fresh in my mind, I
want to share my experience with you: As a general rule for
certifications, I always get two books, I fully study one, complete all
the questions and then I take all the questions on the second book. In
that way, I know the first book gave me all the necessary knowledge.
For this journey I got "PMP In Depth: Project Management Professional
Study Guide for PMP and CAPM Exams - In Depth" (Paul Sanghera) as my
'primary book' and "PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a
Book for Passing the PMP Exam" (Rita Mulcahy) as my 'questions book'.
If you don't know it yet, the whole PMP certification is organized
around 9 knowledge areas (scope, time, cost, hr, procurement, risk,
quality, integration and communication management. Each one has
multiple related processes that are applied at different stages of the
5 phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution,
monitoring/controlling and closing). For example, you plan your costs
during the planning phase and you control your costs during the
monitoring and controlling phase of the project. Both cost processes
belong to the cost management area of knowledge. So Rita's book is
organized around this 9 knowledge areas while Paul's book is organize
around the 5 phases of a project lifecycle.
I started with Paul's book four months ago (4hs every weekday, 11hs
each weekend day). This book is fascinating! (please keep reading),
because its organization follows the natural life of projects
facilitating the learning process, it clearly shows inputs, processes
and outputs for each project task, but it doesn't give you always a
clear idea of where you are in reference to the knowledge areas. If the
other hand, Rita's book is a complex reference to previous and
subsequent page numbers, getting you to jump back and forth to
understand how a project actually occurs.
I carefully studied Paul's book, I review every single detail on
it, memorized every process (inputs, tools/techniques and outputs) and
completed every question as well the 175 questions of his final test. I
was confident of my knowledge, so I moved on to complete the questions
in Rita's book. Misery! Rita destroyed every single hope I had of
passing the test successfully! She made me feel that I have been
wasting my time with Paul's book: I failed almost all her questions! It
was probably the biggest book-related disappointment in my life,
although Paul's book is easy to read, and well organized, it doesn't
cover significant areas of the certification that are again and again
presented in the test! While going thru Rita's questions I discovered
that Paul has missed 2 absolutely essential areas required by the test.
Let me tell you which ones: Cost management and communication
management. The test has multiple questions related to these areas; if
you don't know then you will certainly fail! I can't believe that Paul
missed them, I consider that very irresponsible and not fair for
students trusting his book.
With this fiasco, I went thru Rita's book and learned the remaining
knowledge so my advice to you is: Study from Rita's book! Although it
is organized around the 9 knowledge areas and they don't really follow
the project lifecycle, but it is the way the test is organized and she
covers all the topics of the test. To prove it to you (if you are
skeptical and confused with so many light or emotional book reviews) I
carefully took notes of the areas that Paul missed (I hope he reads
this): Problem solving techniques (expectancy theory, motivation
theory, McGregor's XY theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's
theory and motivation agents), communication channels and formulas,
PERT and PERT related calculations, cost estimation (can you imagine
running a project without cost estimation?), project manager powers
(formal, reward, penalty/coercive, expert and referent), outputs of
contract administration, administrative close procedure applicability
to each project phase. Besides this Paul's questions are extremely
easy, the test questions are an extremely hard compared to them,
therefore Paul's give you an inaccurate sense of test preparation
level. I have also documented multiple important errata in his book and
spent significant amounts of time verifying that they are actual
errata. For instance: Paul's makes references to the cost baseline
countless times in his book, but cost baseline is nowhere to be found
(it is not even in the index), work performance is missed as an output
of the directing and managing the project execution in the process
chart, but is it cited two pages later; the administrative close
procedure is an output of the close project process, he points out what
the procedure should contain, but it never says when to execute it as
he does it with the contract closure procedure.
It is just a very unreliable book for the test. So my advice to
you, PMP student is, start with Rita's book and complete every single
one of their questions, they look "too demanding, I can't believe the
test is that hard" but the test is hard! Then if you have time and can
buy Paul's book go directly to his questions and final test. But
please, don't do it the other way around.
Read this book before PMBOK.....
I started with PMBOK for my PMP preparation, after couple of
chapters I realized that I need to look for another book to teach me
PMBOK concepts in a simpler way. PMBOK is a reference, it's dry, boring
and quite frustrating if you choose it to be your first book to read
for PMP certification.
Based on the reviews I considered two Books PMP in Depth by Paul
Sanghera and The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try by Andy Crowe.
I choose PMP in Depth mainly because it is a self-contained book with
topics organized in the order of Process Groups. I am glad I did, I
passed PMP at my First attempt. This book helped me to understand the
concepts, Rita's book and CD helped with Knowledge gaps and questions.
Positives
1. Self Contained
2. Topics are organized in the order of Process groups (same order in which projects are done) with adequate depth
3. Nice Flow, Easy and Interesting read
4. Exam Objectives in the beginning of the chapter
5. Summary, Key Terms and Things to Remember at the end of the chapter
6. It is not only PMP certification book but also a great Project Management Book
7. ITTO's are explained well with their importance for each process
8. Index, Book Quality and Writing Style
Negatives
1. There are only few questions and the questions are very easy comparing to the actual exam.
Couple of weeks before the exam I took the Full length exam at the
end of the book and I scored 94% in my first attempt. Next week I took
the full length test in Rita's Fast Track CD and I passed with only
76%.
Apart from one negative mentioned above this is a great book, read
this book before you read PMBOK/Rita, Especially if you are doing
Self-Study.
Product Details
 | PMP in Depth: Project Management Professional Study Guide for PMP and CAPM Exams, 1st Edition |
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Product Description
What do the Taj Mahal, the Internet, and this book have in common? They are all products of projects! A well-managed project enables even the most monumental, complex task to be completed effectively and efficiently. With the worldwide surge in the demand for project management skills, the PMP and CAPM are among the hottest certifications today. To pass the PMP or CAPM exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. PMP In Depth is that book! Best-selling author Paul Sanghera offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of each topic included in the PMP and CAPM exams. With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond being a simple exam cram. It includes hundreds of questions and detailed answers modeled after the actual exam and contains a complete practice exam with fully explained answers. It is 100% compatible with the latest (3rd) edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) by PMI. Appropriate for beginners, PMP In Depth assumes no prior knowledge of project management and presents material in a logical learning sequence: each section builds upon previous sections and each chapter upon previous chapters. All concepts - simple and complex - are well-defined and clearly explained the first time they appear. There is no hopping from topic to topic and no technical jargon without explanation. PMP In Depth is written to the most current versions of the PMP and CAPM exams and also serves as a great reference tool for project managers after the exam. Maximize your learning and minimize your study time!Product Details
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- Published on: 2006-03-30
- Released on: 2006-03-30
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Editorial Reviews
About the Author
One of the world?s leading experts in project management, Dr. Paul
Sanghera is a manager, educator, technologist, and entrepreneur and has
more than 15 years of diverse project management experience in the
computer industry from Netscape to MP3 and at research labs from
Cornell to CERN. Having worked in various roles, including director of
project management, director of software development, software
developer, trainer, and scientist, he has a broad view of project
management. Expertise in multiple application areas, including physics,
computer science, RFID, biotechnology, and nanotechnology, has helped
him to master the global principles of project management that apply to
all application areas. Dr. Sanghera has several industry
certifications, including PMP, CAPM, Project+, Network+, Linux+, SCJP,
and SCBCD, and he has contributed to building world-class technologies,
such as Netscape Communicator and Novell?s NDS. As an engineering
manager, he has been at the ground floor of several startups and has
been a lecturer at San Jose State University and Brooks College. He has
authored or co-authored more than 100 technical papers published in
wellreputed European and American research journals. Dr. Sanghera is
the best-selling author of several books on science, technology, and
project management. He has a master?s degree in Computer Science from
Cornell University and a Ph.D. in Physics from Carleton University. He
currently lives in Silicon Valley, where he runs an information
company, Infonential Inc., that specializes in project management and
emerging technologies.
Customer Reviews
The Best PMP Exam Study Book: Self Contained and Comprehensive
I've just passed the PMP exam (with flying colors) and I want to
share my experience regarding the PMP exam study books with my fellow
project managers who are planning to prepare for the PMP exam. On one
hand I was happy to see so many PMP books available to help me, and on
the other hand I was disappointed to see that most of them were
outrageously or unreasonably high priced. However, I ended up buying
and reading quite a few of them from cover to cover. Here are short
reviews for the top four (in my opinion) of them:
1. This book. PMP In Depth by Paul Sanghera, Thomson Course Technology.
I found this book best among all the PMP books. It's a self
contained, to the point, and yet very comprehensive: all the topics
(within the scope of the exam) are covered with adequate depth. The
material is presented in a perfect logical learning sequence, and there
is no hopping from topic to topic: perfect flow. Unlike other books,
this book presents the material in order of the process groups
(initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing), which is
consistent with the way the PMP exam objectives (domains) by PMI are
organized. And this is the only PMP exam book that explains the exam
objectives (covered in each chapter) in the beginning of the chapter.
This way you are always sure which exam objective you are working on,
and it makes the exam preparation much easier and free of confusion.
This is also a good book for the CAPM exam because it's self contained,
easy, and interesting read. All concepts are clearly defined and
explained, and the definitions are also listed at the end of each
chapter for easy reference. There is a complete practice exam at the
end of the book with very detailed answers: why a correct answer is
correct and an incorrect answer is incorrect. I found that the practice
exam combined with the review questions (and their detailed answers) at
the end of each chapter makes enough number of questions to prepare me
for the actual exam. I found the tone and difficulty level of the
questions very compatible with the actual exam.
Unlike most of other PMP books, this book is very reasonably
priced. I recommend this book to anyone who is planning to prepare for
the PMP exam, CAPM exam, or just want to learn the basics of project
management.
2. The PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy, RMC Publications.
This is not a self contained book. There are lots of references to
PMBOK Guide. Lots of empty pages for you to fill. That said, it is a
very good book (or should I call it an excellent collection of lecture
notes) if you are either taking a course from the author or from an
instructor who is using this book as a text book. There are lots of
exercises. I feel that the underlying assumption is that the gaps in
the book will be filled either by PMBOK Guide or by the instructor in
the course. So, Topics are not covered with enough depth. Also there is
a poor flow and a lots of hopping from topic to topic. The presentation
of the material is organized around knowledge areas, whereas the exam
objectives are organized in order of the process groups. That breaks
the exam objective coverage into pieces, and may cause confusion. The
book is, in my opinion, outrageously high priced.
Overall, I recommend this book if you are taking a course that uses this book as a textbook.
3. The PMP Exam by Andy Crowe; Velociteach.
This is another good book by its own virtue. At first, it appears
like self contained, but then you find that there is not enough depth
to most of the topics covered in this book. This is easy to read, but
you cannot pass the exam just by reading this book. Also, there are
quite a few processes for which some input items, output items, or
tools and techniques are missing. This could be very serious if you are
only using this book. So, if you use this book, do not count on it
alone. The presentation of the material is organized around knowledge
areas, whereas the exam objectives are organized in order of the
process groups. That breaks the exam objective coverage into pieces,
and may cause confusion. The book, in my opinion, is unreasonably high
priced.
I recommend this book if you are looking for a quick and easy review of topics.
4. PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide by Joseph
Philips, McGraw-Hill Osborne. This is another good PMP book. It covers
almost all the topics and some topics in quite detail, actually.
However, at places, it is not very compatible with the PMBOK Guide.
This is not necessarily a bad thing if you are learning about project
management in general. But you need to be careful when you are
preparing for the PMP exam. So, do not begin with this book. This also
organizes the material along the knowledge areas and breaks the exam
objectives into pieces.
Rita's or Paul's book?
I passed the PMP test today achieving my 11th certification, the
most of them are IT related but PMP is a great knowledge asset for any
professional, IT or not. Now that I have everything fresh in my mind, I
want to share my experience with you: As a general rule for
certifications, I always get two books, I fully study one, complete all
the questions and then I take all the questions on the second book. In
that way, I know the first book gave me all the necessary knowledge.
For this journey I got "PMP In Depth: Project Management Professional
Study Guide for PMP and CAPM Exams - In Depth" (Paul Sanghera) as my
'primary book' and "PMP Exam Prep, Fifth Edition: Rita's Course in a
Book for Passing the PMP Exam" (Rita Mulcahy) as my 'questions book'.
If you don't know it yet, the whole PMP certification is organized
around 9 knowledge areas (scope, time, cost, hr, procurement, risk,
quality, integration and communication management. Each one has
multiple related processes that are applied at different stages of the
5 phases of the project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution,
monitoring/controlling and closing). For example, you plan your costs
during the planning phase and you control your costs during the
monitoring and controlling phase of the project. Both cost processes
belong to the cost management area of knowledge. So Rita's book is
organized around this 9 knowledge areas while Paul's book is organize
around the 5 phases of a project lifecycle.
I started with Paul's book four months ago (4hs every weekday, 11hs
each weekend day). This book is fascinating! (please keep reading),
because its organization follows the natural life of projects
facilitating the learning process, it clearly shows inputs, processes
and outputs for each project task, but it doesn't give you always a
clear idea of where you are in reference to the knowledge areas. If the
other hand, Rita's book is a complex reference to previous and
subsequent page numbers, getting you to jump back and forth to
understand how a project actually occurs.
I carefully studied Paul's book, I review every single detail on
it, memorized every process (inputs, tools/techniques and outputs) and
completed every question as well the 175 questions of his final test. I
was confident of my knowledge, so I moved on to complete the questions
in Rita's book. Misery! Rita destroyed every single hope I had of
passing the test successfully! She made me feel that I have been
wasting my time with Paul's book: I failed almost all her questions! It
was probably the biggest book-related disappointment in my life,
although Paul's book is easy to read, and well organized, it doesn't
cover significant areas of the certification that are again and again
presented in the test! While going thru Rita's questions I discovered
that Paul has missed 2 absolutely essential areas required by the test.
Let me tell you which ones: Cost management and communication
management. The test has multiple questions related to these areas; if
you don't know then you will certainly fail! I can't believe that Paul
missed them, I consider that very irresponsible and not fair for
students trusting his book.
With this fiasco, I went thru Rita's book and learned the remaining
knowledge so my advice to you is: Study from Rita's book! Although it
is organized around the 9 knowledge areas and they don't really follow
the project lifecycle, but it is the way the test is organized and she
covers all the topics of the test. To prove it to you (if you are
skeptical and confused with so many light or emotional book reviews) I
carefully took notes of the areas that Paul missed (I hope he reads
this): Problem solving techniques (expectancy theory, motivation
theory, McGregor's XY theory, Maslow's hierarchy of needs, Herzberg's
theory and motivation agents), communication channels and formulas,
PERT and PERT related calculations, cost estimation (can you imagine
running a project without cost estimation?), project manager powers
(formal, reward, penalty/coercive, expert and referent), outputs of
contract administration, administrative close procedure applicability
to each project phase. Besides this Paul's questions are extremely
easy, the test questions are an extremely hard compared to them,
therefore Paul's give you an inaccurate sense of test preparation
level. I have also documented multiple important errata in his book and
spent significant amounts of time verifying that they are actual
errata. For instance: Paul's makes references to the cost baseline
countless times in his book, but cost baseline is nowhere to be found
(it is not even in the index), work performance is missed as an output
of the directing and managing the project execution in the process
chart, but is it cited two pages later; the administrative close
procedure is an output of the close project process, he points out what
the procedure should contain, but it never says when to execute it as
he does it with the contract closure procedure.
It is just a very unreliable book for the test. So my advice to
you, PMP student is, start with Rita's book and complete every single
one of their questions, they look "too demanding, I can't believe the
test is that hard" but the test is hard! Then if you have time and can
buy Paul's book go directly to his questions and final test. But
please, don't do it the other way around.
Read this book before PMBOK.....
I started with PMBOK for my PMP preparation, after couple of
chapters I realized that I need to look for another book to teach me
PMBOK concepts in a simpler way. PMBOK is a reference, it's dry, boring
and quite frustrating if you choose it to be your first book to read
for PMP certification.
Based on the reviews I considered two Books PMP in Depth by Paul
Sanghera and The PMP Exam: How to Pass On Your First Try by Andy Crowe.
I choose PMP in Depth mainly because it is a self-contained book with
topics organized in the order of Process Groups. I am glad I did, I
passed PMP at my First attempt. This book helped me to understand the
concepts, Rita's book and CD helped with Knowledge gaps and questions.
Positives
1. Self Contained
2. Topics are organized in the order of Process groups (same order in which projects are done) with adequate depth
3. Nice Flow, Easy and Interesting read
4. Exam Objectives in the beginning of the chapter
5. Summary, Key Terms and Things to Remember at the end of the chapter
6. It is not only PMP certification book but also a great Project Management Book
7. ITTO's are explained well with their importance for each process
8. Index, Book Quality and Writing Style
Negatives
1. There are only few questions and the questions are very easy comparing to the actual exam.
Couple of weeks before the exam I took the Full length exam at the
end of the book and I scored 94% in my first attempt. Next week I took
the full length test in Rita's Fast Track CD and I passed with only
76%.
Apart from one negative mentioned above this is a great book, read
this book before you read PMBOK/Rita, Especially if you are doing
Self-Study.
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