The PMP® Exam ^{3rd Ed.}

This self-study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam from the Project Management Institute contains everything project managers need to pass the PMP Exam, including 44 processes, and 592 inputs, tools, and outputs. Exam topics are covered and insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects, test tricks and tips, hundreds of highly realistic sample questions, and exercises designed to strengthen understanding of PMP concepts and prepare managers for exam success on the first attempt are provided.

• Foreword
  • About the Author
  • About Velociteach
• Introduction
  • Conventions Used in this Book
• Chapter 1: The Exam
  • What the Exam Tests
  • A Passing Grade
  • Question Allocation on the PMP Exam
  • The Exam Material
  • Getting to the Test (Application)
  • Requirements to Apply with a College Diploma
  • Requirements to Apply without a College Diploma
  • Ongoing Education
  • The Testing Environment
  • The Time Limit
  • Question Format
• Chapter 2: Foundational Concepts
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Essential Terms
  • Project Roles
  • Project Context
  • Organizational Structures
  • Project Manager's Power
  • Management Skills
  • Project Life Cycle
  • Triple Constraint
  • Common Inputs, Tools, Techniques, and Outputs
• Chapter 3: Process Framework
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Processes
  • Essential Terms
  • Process Groups
  • Organization
  • Process Group 1 - Initiating
  • Process Group 2 - Planning
  • Process Group 3 - Executing
  • Process Group 4 - Monitoring and Controlling
  • Process Group 5 - Closing
  • Closing Processes
• Chapter 4: Integration Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Develop Project Charter
  • Develop Preliminary Project Scope Statement
  • Develop Project Management Plan
  • Direct and Manage Project Execution
  • Monitor and Control Project Work
  • Integrated Change Control
  • Close Project
  • Integration Management Questions
  • Answers to Integration Management Questions
• Chapter 5: Scope Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Scope Management Processes
  • Scope Planning
  • Scope Definition
  • Create WBS
  • Scope Verification
  • Scope Control
  • Scope Management Questions
  • Answers to Scope Management Questions
• Chapter 6: Time Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Activity Definition
  • Activity Sequencing
  • Activity Resource Estimating
  • Activity Duration Estimating
  • Schedule Development
  • Schedule Control
  • Special Focus: Critical Path Method
  • Summary of Key Terms
  • Exercises
  • Time Management Questions
  • Answers to Time Management Questions
• Chapter 7: Cost Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Important Concepts
  • Cost Estimating
  • Cost Budgeting
  • Cost Control
  • Special Focus: Earned Value
  • Types of Cost
  • Exercises
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Cost Management Questions
  • Answers to Cost Management Questions
• Chapter 8: Quality Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Quality Management Processes
  • Quality Planning
  • Perform Quality Assurance
  • Perform Quality Control
  • Quality Management Questions
  • Answers to Quality Management Questions
• Chapter 9: Human Resource Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Human Resource Management Processes
  • Human Resource Planning
  • Acquire Project Team
  • Develop Project Team
  • Manage Project Team
  • Human Resource Management Questions
  • Answers to Human Resource Management Questions
• Chapter 10: Communications Management
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Project Manager's Role in Communications
  • Communications Planning
  • Information Distribution
  • Performance Reporting
  • Manage Stakeholders
  • Exercises
  • Answers to Exercises
  • Communications Management Questions
  • Answers to Communication Questions
• Chapter 11: Risk Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Risk
  • Risk Management Planning
  • Risk Identification
  • Qualitative Risk Analysis
  • Quantitative Risk Analysis
  • Risk Response Planning
  • Risk Monitoring and Control
  • Risk Management Questions
  • Answers to Risk Management Questions
• Chapter 12: Procurement Management
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • Procurement Processes
  • Procurement Roles
  • Plan Purchases and Acquisitions
  • Plan Contracting
  • Request Seller Responses
  • Select Sellers
  • Contract Administration
  • Contract Closure
  • Procurement Management Questions
  • Answers to Procurement Management Questions
• Chapter 13: Professional Responsibility
  • Philosophy
  • Importance
  • Preparation
  • PMI Code of Conduct
  • Categories
  • Professional Responsibility Questions
  • Answers to Professional Responsibility Questions
• Chapter 14: How To Pass The PMP
  • Reading the Questions
  • A Guessing Strategy
  • Spotting Tricks and Traps
  • Don't Get Stuck
  • Exam Time Management
  • Scratch Paper
  • Budgeting Your Time
  • Managing Your Review
  • Difficulty
  • Managing Anxiety
• Final Exam
  • Final Exam Answers

What can I say? It is logical, well structured, pedagogical, explains a lot, etc.

The only negative thing is that it is big, but it is supposed to cover a big subject, so I can't blame it.

In short, a very good study book for the PMP exam, in my view, as well as a good book on project management in general.