Conchúir D.Ó. Overview of the PMBOK Guide: Paving the Way for PMP Certification

Springer Berlin Heidelberg, 2012. — 213 p. 330 illus. — 3rd ed. — ISBN: 9783642318023, 9783642318030This book is a valuable resource as it provides an introduction to project management’s generally recognized good practices as described in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide)– Fourth Edition, published by Project Management Institute (PMI), the world’s leading association for the project management profession.
Style and language make Overview of the PMBOK Guide especially useful for individuals who speak English as a foreign language and are preparing for PMI’s certifications, particularly the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and the Project Management Professional (PMP). The CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the principles and terminology of the PMBOK Guide. The PMP demonstrates experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects. The PMBOK Guide is a foundational resource for all PMI certifications.Introducing Project Management
Understanding the PMBOK Guide
Process Groups and Knowledge Areas
Integration Management Processes
Scope Management Processes
Time Management Processes
Cost Management Processes
Quality Management Processes
Human Resource Management Processes
Communications Management Processes
Risk Management Processes
Procurement Management Processes
Preparing for the PMP Examination