Product Description

This proven, best-selling study guide and CD-ROM provides busy project managers with a brief, yet comprehensive self-study program for successfully passing the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam, while cutting study time in half. Used in conjunction with PMIs PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition (2008), Achieve PMP Exam Success presents all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, exercises and practice exam questions a project manager needs to prepare for and successfully pass the PMP exam on the first attempt.

KEY FEATURES:

-- Includes a CD-ROM with over 1200 practice exam questions and provides pre- and postassessment tests to develop a focused study plan and evaluate your readiness for the actual PMP exam
-- Incorporates key topics and concepts from the PMI recommended readings and closely follows the PMBOK, eliminating the need for additional resources and minimizing study time
-- Supplies a list of things you need to know, key definitions, exam tips, and sample PMP exam questions and answers in each chapter
-- Presents a case study that runs throughout the book with exercises and suggested solutions to reinforce concepts and build real competency
-- WAV offers a free downloadable training aid on understanding the interdependencies of all 42 processes defined in the PMBOK Guide Fourth Edition, a flashcard study aid of key terms and concepts, and a self-study exercise available from the Web Added Value Download Resource Center at jrosspub.com

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #33849 in Books
• Published on: 2009-05-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 440 pages

Review
Achieve PMP Exam Success provided the most relevant study material that I tried outside the PMBOK. I made extensive use of the CD-ROM by taking four full-length practice tests. My grades on the practice tests matched my successful grade on the actual PMP certification exam. ----Teri Neubert, PMP, Boeing Engineer

Achieve PMP Exam Success was extremely helpful in my PMP exam preparation and it enabled me to achieve a high score. It is a great source to learn about project management and I would highly recommend it to anyone attempting PMP certification! ----Rahul Goka, PMP, Sr. Consultant, Deloitte Consulting LLP

About the Author
Margaret Chu, Diane Altwies & Janice Preston are all leading subject matter experts with over 60 years of practical project management experience. They are accomplished course developers, authors and trainers that specialize in helping individuals successfully achieve project related certifications and offer quality project management, program management and business analysis training across the globe through Core Performance Concepts, Inc.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic PMP Exam Prep Study Reference
Wonderful PMP Study Resource. We found this reference is the best in the market for the PMI-PMBOK PMP Exam Preparation. We have done thorough review and this book is up to the point, right to the core subject, no extra words and most importantly is PMI-PMBOK Fourth Edition. It is organized knowledge-by-knowledge area, and written in a simple English language right to understand and absorb from the first time. We strongly recommend this book for anyone who is interested to receive an added-on value PMP Exam studying materials; through its concise details, well-done explanations with examples and illustrations, case-study sections, and valuable challenging questions and answers. the companion CD is another great source of more challenging Q&A that can be utilized completely for practical assessment and final evaluation before attending the exam. Overall, it is a great work, which we have authorized to be delivered to all our PMP Exam Course participants.
Osama Bakir, President and CEO, PMCTQuest

excellent, straightforward study guide
Simply put, this study guide is excellent for anyone looking to take the PMP exam. In fact, not only does it provide an easily understood and necessary digest of the PMBOK Guide, but it also comes with a tremendous number of practice questions and exercises--with even more in the enclosed CD! The authors of this book have extensive knowledge of the PMP exam and, better yet, their many years of teaching the material have given them invaluable knowledge about how to help students learn it most effectively. Studying for the PMP exam is made much easier thanks to the help this book provides.