Project Management Workbook and PMP / CAPM Exam Study Guide

PREPARE TO ACE THE PMP®/CAPM® EXAM WHILE SHARPENING YOUR PROJECT MANAGEMENT SKILLS

This companion to the internationally acclaimed project management "bible" is a two–in–one resource for professional and aspiring project managers alike.

In its function as workbook it helps you hone your command of concepts, skills, and tools described in Project Management, 12th Edition with questions, problems, and numerous real–world cases that sharpen your ability to think, plan, and respond like a project manager at the top of her game.

As a study guide it helps you to prepare for the PMP® and the CAPM® Certification Exams with plenty of sample questions, along with expert tips on what to expect on exam day, how to spot trick questions, and more.

Practice applying project management concepts and test your grasp of the PMBOK® Guide Sixth Edition methodology Prepare with confidence using simulated PMP® exam questions Enhance your critical thinking and project management skills

Interesting, enjoyable, and thought–provoking, this workbook/study guide helps you dig into the PMBOK® Guide while gaining the practical insights and critical thinking skills of a highly successful project manager.

Includes access to one free online PMP® Mock Exam from Wiley Efficient Learning see inside for details.

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Preface

Chapter 1 Project Management Overview

Chapter 2 Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions

Chapter 3 Organizational Structures

Chapter 4 Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team

Chapter 5 Management Functions

Chapter 6 Communications Management

Chapter 7 Conflicts

Chapter 8 Special Topics

Chapter 9: The Variables for Success

Chapter 10 Working With Executives

Chapter 11 Planning

Chapter 12 Network Scheduling Techniques

Chapter 13 Pricing and Estimating

Chapter 14 Cost Control

Chapter 15 Metrics

Chapter 16 Trade–Off Analysis in a Project Environment

Chapter 17 Risk Management

Chapter 18 Learning Curves

Chapter 19 Contract Management

Chapter 20 Quality Management

Chapter 21 Modern Developments in Project Management

Chapter 22 PMP® and CAPM® Review

Chapter 23 Situational Exercises

Chapter 24 Challenging and Engaging Questions and Exercises

HAROLD KERZNER, PHD, is Senior Executive Director for Project Management at the International Institute for Learning, Inc. (IIL), a global learning solutions company offering professional training and consulting services worldwide. Dr. Kerzner′s profound effect on the project management industry inspired IIL to establish, in coordination with the Project Management Institute (PMI), the Kerzner International Project Manager of the Year Award, which is presented to a distinguished PMP® credential holder or global equivalent each year.

FRANK P. SALADIS, PMP, is a consultant, instructor, motivational speaker and author. He holds a Masters Certificate in Commercial Project Management from the George Washington University and has been providing training to aspiring and experienced project managers for more than 20 years. He is a Project Management Professional and has presented at many Project Management Institute® World Congresses and other international project management events. Mr. Saladis is a graduate of the PMI Leadership Institute Masters Class and has held several positions within The Project Management Institute including President of the NYC Chapter and President of The Assembly of Chapter Presidents. He is the originator of International Project Management Day and was recognized as PMI Person of the Year for 2006. Mr. Saladis was awarded the prestigious title of PMI Fellow in 2013 and received the PMI Distinguished Contribution Award in 2015.