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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!

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Author:   Crystal J. Richards
Publisher:   John Wiley & Sons Inc
Imprint:   For Dummies
Dimensions:   Width: 18.80cm , Height: 3.10cm , Length: 23.10cm
Weight:   0.544kg
ISBN:  

9781394300495

ISBN 10:   1394300492
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   17 April 2025
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

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

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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.

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