Book Description
Media Reviews
- "I have been doing project management for over 30 years and am considered a subject matter expert in the PMBOK(r) Guide -Third Edition primarily because I am the Project Manager who led the team that developed this edition. As a consultant I was hired to review and evaluate eight of the top selling PMP Exam Preparation books for their accuracy in following the PMBOK® Guide - Third Edition. I have developed and taught a PMP Exam Prep course for a leading R.E.P., and taught PMP Exam preparation classes for PMI Chapters. I can honestly say that Head First PMP is by far the best PMP Exam Preparation book of all I have reviewed in depth. It is the very best basic education and training book that I have read that presents the processes for managing a project, which makes it a great resource for a basic project management class for beginners as well as a tool for practitioners who want to pass the PMP exam. The graphical story format is unique, as project management books go, which makes it both fun and easy to read while driving home the basics that are necessary for preparing someone is just getting started and those who want to take the exam."
--Dennis Bolles, PMP DLB Associates, LLC and co-author of The Power of Enterprise-Wide Project Management
- "This looks like too much fun to be a PMP study guide! Behind the quirky humor and nutty graphics lies an excellent explanation of the project management processes. Not only will this book make it easier to pass the exam, you'll learn a lot of good stuff to use on the job too."
--Carol Steuer, PMP and PMBOK(r) Guide, 3rd Edition Leadership Team
- "This is the best thing to happen to PMP since, well, ever. You'll laugh, learn, pass the exam, and become a better project manager all at the same time."
-- Scott Berkun, author of The Art of Project Management and The Myths of Innovation
- "Original, fresh, and fun... this is truly the perfect study companion for anyone aiming for PMP certification."
--Teresa Simmermacher, PMP and Project Manager at Avanade
- "I love this format! Head First PMP covers everything you need to know to pass your PMP exam. The sound-bite format combined with the whimsical images turns a dry subject into entertainment. The organization starts with the basics then drills into the details. The in-depth coverage of complex topics like Earned Value and Quality Control are presented in an easy to understand format with descriptions, pictures, and examples. This book will not only help you pass the PMP, it should be used as an daily reference for practicing project managers. I sure wish I had this when I was studying for the exam."
--Mike Jenkins, PMP, MBA
- "I think that under the fonts and formalized goofiness, the book has a good heart (intending to cover basic principles in an honest way rather than just to pass the test). Head First PMP attempts to educate potential project managers instead of being a mere "how to pass the PMP exam" book filled with test taking tips. This is truly something which sets it apart from the other PMP certification exam books."
--Jack Dahlgren, Project Management Consultant
- "Head First PMP is a great tool to help make sense of the Project Management Body of Knowledge for the everyday Project Manager."
--Mark Poinelli, PMP
About the Book
A PMP certification is more than just passing a test. It means that you have the knowledge to solve most common project problems, and proves that you know your stuff. Once you're certified, your projects are more likely to succeed because you have the skills and knowledge to make them successful. Not only that, it can mean a better job, more money, and greater respect from your peers.
But studying for a difficult four-hour exam on project management isn't easy, even for experienced project managers. You want to remember everything that you're learning about project management, but your brain is working against you! Your brain craves novelty, and most PMP certification prep books are anything but novel. When you keep putting down a boring book instead of studying, it's because your brain doesn't think the information in it is worth learning. Your brain has more important stuff to think about, like how to keep you alive and out of danger-and it doesn't think that failing the PMP exam qualifies as life-threatening!
So how do you trick your brain into thinking that your life does depend on learning everything you need to know to pass the PMP Exam? Head First PMP is the answer! Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science and learning theory, Head First PMP has a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works-a multi-sensory experience that helps the material stick, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep.
Head First PMP offers 100% coverage of The PMBOK® Guide principles and certification objectives in a way that's engaging, not tedious. This book helps you prepare for the PMP certification exam with a unique method that goes beyond answers to specific questions and makes you think about the big picture of project management. By putting project management concepts into context, you will be able to understand, remember, and apply them-not just on the exam, but also on the job.
With Head First PMP, you get the best of both worlds: a thorough and effective preparation guide for the PMP certification exam with hundreds of practice questions and exam strategies, along with puzzles, games, problems, exercises and the unique Head First approach that makes learning easy and entertaining. When you're done with Head First PMP, you'll know your stuff, you'll pass the exam, and you'll be able to bring everything you've learned to your job.
Customer Reviews:
One of many books you need to conquer PMP - not the only.......2007-10-10
I passed my PMP exam recently. In spite of my years of experience, I found that the exam needs a truckload of preparation! I started with PMBOK Guide, Rita Mulcahy, some others, and settled on HFP. The HFP is not the first book you should read, and certainly should not be the only book you read. Unlike the somewhat snide (and ineffective) Mulcahy book, this book would give you tons of useful mnemonics to remember stuff by. After reading this book, I was having a much easier time answering questions in other books, such as Mulcahy's.
The PMP examination is not for the faint of heart. At the minimum, you should know the PMBOK Guide by rote (esp. the I-TT-O, Glossary, and the formulae). You need to supplement that knowledge using other books. These are the list of books I found useful (in no particular order):
0. PMBOK Guide
1. HF PMP
2. Mulcahy
3. Kim Heldman
4. Andy Crowe
Unfortunately, HF PMP does leave out many vital topics. This will hurt you in the exam, if you have not covered it elsewhere (e.g. Calculating CPPC and FPIP using numbers, GERT, etc., amongst many other examples). But for the topics covered, you will have a strong help from this book in retaining that information!
I would strongly encourage the authors to consider revising the book and adding the missing topics - given the treatment of topics from the authors. Add a glossary of terms that may be referenced in the PMP Exam, even though these are not covered in detail in the book (with a ref.). It will be worth the price you'd pay for such a book!
Very Disappointed.......2007-10-07
I've read this and many other PMP study guides and here is my opinion. I passed the PMP exam but NOT due to this book. The main disappointment I have with this book (and a few others) is that it is organized according to the knowledge areas, whereas the PMP exam specifications by PMI are organized according to the process groups. Also it makes more sense to study project management by process groups because this approach is closer to the real life experience: initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing. If I need to look at the project management body of knowledge organized according to the knowledge areas, I would rather look at the PMBOK Guide. The exam study guides should follow the exam specifications, and should not be a mere re-run of the PMBOK Guide. Also, there is no mention of the exam objectives in any chapter. It reads like more or less a re-run of the PMBOK Guide without any consideration of the exam spec. Other drawbacks of the book are the following:
1. Questions are not close to the real exam questions.
2. The emphasis is on the "fun" not on explaining the topic...so the coverage of many topics is very shallow.
3. At best, the book is a collection of lecture notes without any lecturer explaining them.
4. Oversimplification of serious knowledge often leads to inaccuracies. This book even goes beyond over-simplification in search of humor. It's hard to draw the line between humor and inaccuracies.
If you think project management (or PMP) is a joke, this book is for you. If you believe project management is a serious business, stay away from this book...it has the potential to contaminate your project management knowledge.
So, don't use it as a primary source for your preparation. It's ok as a secondary source, perhaps...
Awesome book with great content!.......2007-09-12
Hi, I passed the PMP exam on Sep 6'07 and used HF PMP as part of my preparations. I must confess anything that PMBOK covers is being covered by this book. But what is more interesting is the ease with which all concepts are explained and can be understood. This book goes in depth to make you understand the finer points in PMBOK and that is one big reason to buy it. Not forgetting the presentation of this book which makes it so much enjoyable to read and pass the exam.
There are questions at the end of each chapter which are in line with the real exam and tests your understanding of concepts.
All in all a great book for preparation and a must have for anyone appearing for the exam. Cheers!
Neeraj , PMP
A must for PMP Certification preparation and beyond.......2007-08-30
"Head First PMP" is an absolute must for anyone who would like to prepare for PMP certification. It is well written, covering all the topics required for PMP. There are a lot of books available for preparation of the certification, but Head First PMP stands out from all of them. It is easy to read, understand, and believe me, it would help you make a great deal of progress in your understanding and study of the material. Even after certification, Head First PMP will serve you as a quick and easy reference for your project management questions. I would definitely recommend this to all.
Head First PMP Defines a New Oxymoron: Engaging Textbook.......2007-08-22
In preparation for the test, I recently spent some extended time in the bookstore comparing options to help my studies. The local bookseller I visited unfortunately didn't have the Head First book that I had heard so much about, so I ended up with a another title that was also highly recommended on Amazon. After bringing the other book home, I read two chapters and realized I was thinking about everything other than what I was reading. I decided I needed a different route if I planned to stay awake during my preparations for the exam and decided to try to source a copy of the Head First guide instead.
I found a copy of the Head First PMP title at another bookshop and settled in for what I thought was going to be another futile attempt at cramming this information into the old gray matter. However, much to my surprise, I found myself *engaged* in the content, and moreover, I was truly *learning* it! The book's approach ensures understanding of the content through thought and exercises - not reading lots of text and hoping some of it sticks long enough to pass the test.
If you haven't seen what makes the book different, definitely take a moment to visit the book's website (http://www.headfirstlabs.com/pmp) to see if this writing style is a fit for you. As another reviewer mentioned, this book definitely has a quirky feel to it (e.g. a fireside chat between the scope management plan and the project scope statement as one example) that may not be right for everyone, but for the rest of us, Fireside chats, crossword puzzles and Cows Gone Wild is half of what makes the book so engaging.
Don't let the fun use of graphics and informal style of the book fool you into doubting its usefulness or accuracy. While I can't guarantee that you'll pass the exam by reading this book, I will say that when you use the book as outlined in the book's introduction, the Head First PMP should absolutely increase your knowledge of the things PMI deems important for the exam without torturing yourself in the process.
Finally, for those that may be wondering why you should take my word on the use of this book, I passed the exam by a good margin yesterday. I found that on at least 25-30 questions, I would not have gotten the question correct had it not been for something I read in the Head First PMP book over the two days prior to the test.
Highly recommended!
Book Description
With the worldwide surge in the demand for project management skills, the PMP and CAPM are among the hottest certifications today. To pass the PMP or CAPM exam, you need a no-gimmicks, no-nonsense book on the exam objectives. PMP In Depth is that book! Best-selling author Paul Sanghera offers concise yet comprehensive coverage of each topic included in the PMP and CAPM exams. With a laser sharp focus on the exam objectives, this study guide goes beyond being a simple exam cram. It includes hundreds of questions and detailed answers modeled after the actual exam and contains a complete practice exam with fully explained answers. It is 100% compatible with the latest (3rd) edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) by PMI. Appropriate for beginners, PMP In Depth assumes no prior knowledge of project management and presents material in a logical learning sequence: each section builds upon previous sections and each chapter upon previous chapters. All concepts-- simple and complex--are well-defined and clearly explained the first time they appear. There is no hopping from topic to topic and no technical jargon without explanation. PMP In Depth is written to the most current versions of the PMP and CAPM exams and also serves as a great reference tool for project managers after the exam. Maximize your learning and minimize your study time!
Customer Reviews:
Passed on the First Try.......2007-10-09
I passed the PMP exam by using this book along with the PMBOK Guide. The best I liked about this book is that it is organized according to the PMP Exam Specifications, that is, according to the process groups. Also the exam objectives covered in a chapter are clearly listed and explained in the beginning of the chapter. The topics in the exam objectives are covered with enough depth. Other things I liked about the book are:
* Comprehensive coverage with explanations of difficult topics such as cost management, time management, and quality tools.
* Material well explained and easy to understand.
* Author explains all the concepts from scratch and links the concepts and topics with each other to build the big picture. This helped me to really understand project management while preparing for the PMP exam.
I found the questions at the end of each chapter relatively simple, but questions in the practice exam are reasonably close to the real exam...The questions in the PMP Exam Quicklet (by the same author) are VERY realistic and close to the actual exam.
The Must-Have PMP Exam Book.......2007-10-04
I bought this book because a friend of mine with more than 15 years project management experience recommended this book to me. I'm glad I bought it. I would say this is basically the only book you need in addition to the PMBOK Guide to pass the PMP exam (I also used Dr. Sanghera's PMP Exam Quicklet which has very realistic practice exam questions). I am relatively new (beginner) to the project management knowledge. This book is especially excellent for beginners because it's self contained and explains each concept from scratch. (That's why I was also able to use this book successfully for my CAPM exam). I love the author's style. The whole book is like a story of project management, all the concepts, sections, and chapters are logically linked to each other: There is a perfect flow. Everything is explained such as why an input is an input and an output is an output...Things explained this way makes much more sense and the knowledge obtained this way stays with you even after the exam...
Another biggy is that the book is organized according to the PMP exam specifications, that is, according to the process groups, and exam objectives...the exam objectives covered in a chapter are explained in the beginning of the chapter...this is refreshing and re-assuring because most of the PMP Exam books including Rita's book don't do that...Talking about Rita's book, it's way over-hyped...full of advertisement pages and empty spaces, lots of references to the PMBOK Guide (that is, not self contained), and lots of artificially wordy (or complicated) questions...That said, Rita's book is not a bad book either.
Great PMP preparation tool.......2007-10-03
I started my preparation to PMP exam from reading PMBook which I found very dry a the first attempt.
Then I decided to buy a book that explains the concepts from PMBook. Well, I bought two books: Rita's book and Paul's. I started from reading Paul's because:
- it seems much `user friendly' and easy to read
- it is a self-contained book
- topics are organized in the order of Process Groups - which is very logical as projects run in that way
- at the beginning of each chapter you'll find exam objectives, at the end there are summary, glossary, things to memorize, comprehend and look out at the exam,.
And one more very important thing for me:
- there are no advertisements of the other products in this book (it is very annoying when you read Rita's book and you are frequently `advised' to her web page for some course or to buy the other tools in her offer - like FastTrack etc.). It makes reading this book much easier.
I found only three drawbacks to me:
- there are no `in depth' descriptions of communication processes
- an exam at the end of the book seems to be much easier than the real one is
- there are some errors in questions and answers in the exam
Overall, I think it's a great book but definitely it is not the only preparation tool for the exam as there are some topics not covered by this book.
True to the Exam Spec and Self Contained.......2007-08-14
Unlike many other study guides, this book is true to the PMP Exam Spec by PMI. It lists the exam objectives, explains them, and then covers them in a comprehensive fashion. Most other Study Guidesa are just a re-run of PMBOK Guide. This one is 100% compatible with the PMBOK Guide, but is organized according to the exam spec and explains all concepts from scratch. Self contained. I love it and highly recommend it.
Easy, Comprehensive, and Self Contained.......2007-08-09
I passed the PMP exam mainly by using this book and PMP Exam Quicklet by the same author. This book is very easy to understand and is written around the exam objectives unlike any other PMP exam study guide. The book is self contained (each concept is explained well), unlike Rita's book which repeatedly refers you to the PMPBOK Guide. The PMP Exam Quicklet contains Practice Exams with realistic questions. These are the only two books you need (in addition to the PMBOK Guide)to pass the exam.
Book Description
Learn More. Study Less.
The 4th Edition of the PMP Exam Prep is a Course in a Book and is used in 43 countries to help project managers pass PMI's PMP Exam. It contains not only sample exams but detailed review materials, games and exercises based on accelerated learning theory and insider tips. PMP Exam Prep was developed to help you learn more and study less - up to 70% less than using conventional study guides. It contains information about core concepts of project management, information on the PMP exam that is not in the PMBOK and helps you understand how the PMP exam is constructed.
The 4th edition has over 100 pages more than the 3rd edition, 300 changes and much more information about the new area of professional responsibility. It focuses on the areas of the PMP exam where students score the lowest and contains tips about how to study and what to study.
Customer Reviews:
Fantastic PMP material........2007-10-18
The book is a fabulous resource, a must have for PMP aspirants. I used the PMBOK initially, but it was such a YAAAAAWN. After reading it, I didn't even realize what I had read. But Rita's material so very well structured that I didn't have to read anything else, but her book. Don't hesitate to buy it.
EXCELENT!.......2007-10-17
A MUST when preparing for the PMP test. Makes it very easy to understand and remember the concepts. It also makes you feel you are learning and not just memorizing. Very useful!
Great book to pass the PMP on the FIRST TRY.......2007-10-11
I bought this book off of Amazon, read it twice, and was able to pass my PMP exam on the first try. One of the things that also helped me was that I outlined each chapter and studied those as well.
I do recommend using the PMBOK guide as a reference mainly for the Scope, Procurement and Risk chapters. Make sure that you know the difference between all the charts/diagrams and analysis techniques as well.
If you need the PMBOK, you can get a PDF copy off of ebay for $6.00 US. Furthermore, there are paper tests, study materials, and helpful hints on ebay for under $15.00 US.
Good luck!!!!!
Strangely useful book, if you can sort through the clutter.......2007-10-10
I passed my PMP Exam, but I would not be thanking this book for it. Unlike other books, this book presents a lot of good material, but the material is strewn across several useless exercises and discussions. The workbook style is going to serve you no good purpose, as it is not meant to test your understanding and retention, rather it is geared towards pointing out how much of your real life understanding of the topic is different from the one the author is presenting. This gets exasperating, repetitive, and inane in a few pages. The text is not coherent, not easy to follow, has a lot of repetitive elements, and is poorly organized for an exam study guide.
Look past the crowd of words, and you will pick up some gems of information for the exam. I would suggest Head First PMP for those looking to "understand and retain" some of the key concepts for the exam, but I will recommend using combination of these books and PMBOK Guide for a good coverage.
The questions presented in this book are similar to those asked in the exam, and I'd rate the book high for just that reason.
Essential Study Guide to pass the exam.......2007-10-08
Of course PMBOK is necessary to get the knowledge of PM best practice, but if you want to pass the PMP exam, Rita's book is a must, cuz PMBOK never tell you what you should be expecting in terms of exam questions.
After going through PMBOK and PMI's own training course, I read through Rita's PMP Exam Prep 3 times, practicing using the software included and the test questions at the end of each chapter, and passed the exam in first try.
This book's really cool. Not only for exam prep, it also highlighted areas of importance of each section so the information will be useful in real-life scenario as well. I highly recommended this book for everyone, esp those trying to pass the exam through self-study.
Book Description
From the author of the best-selling PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide comes this challenging collection of practice tests designed to help reinforce your understanding of key exam topics. The complex scenario-based questions will test your ability to synthesize the wide array of information covered within the six PMP performance domains. Use in conjunction with the Sybex Study Guide, or as a supplement to any PMP study program, and approach the exam with confidence.
Covers all six performance domains:
* Project Initiation
* Project Planning
* Project Execution
* Project Control
* Project Closing
* Professional Responsibility
Customer Reviews:
Inaccurate Test.......2007-09-01
The biggest flaw with this material is that the many answers provided do not match up with the PMBOK guide which is supposed to be the deciding authority for the PMP exam. The questions though obtuse and wordy do not provide the practice they should for the PMP exam because they use different terminology than the PMBOK which can be very misleading. A case in point being the input/output/tools questions which are mostly wrong when you try to match up the answers with the PMBOK.
A waste of money.......2005-09-20
This material is not accurate and poorly structured. Don't waste your time, unless you have a lot of it to spend on figuring out what the questions were aimed for--I've used better tools out there than this one.
Save your money.......2005-08-29
The questions in this book were insanely difficult. Utilizing this book is likely to depress you into not taking the PMP exam when you are more than prepared for it. I was unable to score above a 50% on any test in this book, but score an 82% on the test. I believe this proves the book is of little value or use, it's not testing you on the content of the exam.
INSANELY DIFFICULT.......2005-08-12
The questions in this book are insanely difficult. If you can even get a passing mark on these sample exams you'll do just fine on the PMP exam. In my own case, I scored about 15 points higher on the actual PMI exam versus the 4 sample exams in this book.
If you have unfortunately purchased the book my recommendation is to focus on understanding why you got questions wrong, and for questions that you are unsure of but still guess correctly thoroughly understanding why the answer was correct.
Very good book.......2005-04-07
I was amazed when I read the reviews that this book is not good. I used this book and found it very useful, has a lot of situational questions, which really show your weaknesses and make you read the PMBOK more and understand it more. Some questions have very close answers which stimulate your thinking, and make you focus more on inputs, tools and tech., and outputs and make you understand the processes interaction more.
I agree that the questions are long and difficult, but this is something good and the PMP candidate should be used to such type of questions. I agree also that I found answers for some questions that might be incorrect, but this may be one question per exam, so it's no big deal.
I used this book with PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide, 2nd Edition for Kim Heldman, and with Exam Prep for Rita Mulcahy, and those three books with the PMBOK were all great and complement each other. Each author has his own style of questions, and what I can say that this book (PMP final exam review) is a very good book, and it really benefited me a lot. Thanks for the author, he made a great job.
Book Description
The #1 exam prep guide for official certification as a project management professional
Project management is one of today’s fastest growing disciplines, and Project Management Professional certification is the PM gold standard. The McGraw-Hill Guide to the PMP Exam covers the essential principles and knowledge practitioners need to pass this vital exam.
This comprehensive study guide and exam prep is aligned with the Project Management Institute’s latest edition of Project Management Book of Knowledge, 2000 Edition.
Featuring online questions that allow users to practice answering questions in a similar setting to that of the real exam, this essential book:
- Covers questions found on the actual exam
- Provides in-depth discussion of difficult principles
- Summarizes key points with checklists after each chapter
Download Description
Project management as a profession can be an exciting and rewarding career. It does, however, take a certain mind-setto seek this profession. While many success-ful project managers have gotten where they are by accident, most of us who have actually sought this field have done so because we believe that there is a need for good project management, and we enjoy as en se of satisfaction when we are able to see an idea through to reality.
Book Description
Get the most comprehensive PMP® Exam study package on the market!
Prepare for the demanding PMP certification exam with this Deluxe Edition of our PMP: Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Fourth Edition. Featuring a bonus workbook with over 200 extra pages of exercises, this edition also includes six practice exams, over two hours of audio on CD to help you review, additional coverage for the CAPM® (Certified Associate in Project Management) exam, and much more.
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Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
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Bonus workbook section with over 200 pages of exercises to help you master essential charting and diagramming skills
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Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
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Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
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Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
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Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
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A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
On the accompanying CD you'll find:
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Sybex test engine: Test your knowledge with advanced testing software. Includes all chapter review questions and bonus exams.
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Electronic flashcards: Reinforce your understanding with flashcards that can run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
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Audio instruction: Fine-tune your project management skills with more than two hours of audio instruction from author Kim Heldman.
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Searchable and printable PDF of the entire book.
Now you can study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
Customer Reviews:
Good starter.......2007-05-09
I finished 3/4 of the book so far...not bad..it is a tough exam anyways...and you need to memorize a lot...the book is good....but you need to know how to benefit from it...i mean....sometimes in one small paragraph you find all what you need...and sometimes you read pages for nothing....
the book is based on the pmp knowledge areas.... which makes studying a bit boring sometimes....afterall maybe the material is heavy and it is not the books problem.....
I actually bought this book and rita's...so i believe it is a good start then you can jump into rita's...
Do not study with this book.......2007-02-07
I studied from this book for weeks and never improved on the assessment exams. With one day before test day, and in a bit of a panic, I threw the book in the waste basket and purchased the Rita Mulcahy text which had been recommended to me repeatedly. The one day I spent with the Mulcahy book was worth more than the 60 days I spent with the Heldman text for the following reasons:
1. The Heldman book does not follow the same format as the PMBOK. I at first considered this an advantage as I thought the different format would help my brain learn the material in a different way. This theory did not prove true. The Mulcahy book follows the same format as the PMBOK.
2. The chapter assessments and practice exam questions are confusing and there are bugs in the software that cut off some of the questions and answers. I assumed the format was indicative of how confusing the questions would be on the actual exam. This turned out to not be the case and in retrospect I wonder if the questions were scored correctly at all. The questions I saw on the exam were much more closely aligned with the format of the questions in the Mulcahy book.
3. The Mulcahy book includes additional exercises and "games" that will prepare you for the exam very well.
Do not buy this book.
This book is out of date.......2006-12-23
Don't Study this book if you are trying to pass the PMP Certification Exam. This book is out of date. Be sure to buy a PMP Examp Prep book that was written for the PMBOK 3rd Edition.
Very helpful in passing the CAPM exam.......2006-06-19
The book combined with computer based test simulations are a very good preparation regiment. The book is very terse but cuts through to the case on what you need to know to pass the test.
The writing is not particularly great but is effective. It would be helpful to a bit more graphic representation of the various phases and processes. The practice tests at the end of the characters are helpful but they are not very representative of the actual questions in the CAPM test. I am not sure if the questions are representative of the PMP test.
Overall, a web-based practice test should accompany the book. The CD that came with the book was helpful but the questions again were not the best representation of the test questions.
The book did get me up to speed very quickly in prepartion for the test.
Conflicting Processes Names and Knowledge Area Allocations to PMBOK.......2006-05-25
In Kim Heldmans "PMP Study Guide 2nd Edition" Kim has very different processes than the PMBOK (names and what knowledge group the process belongs to).
For example, Kim has 'Admin closure' in the Closing Process Group/Project Communications Knowledge Area, where as the PMBOK, does not have 'Admin closure' as a process at all.
Another example is that the PMBOK lists 'Create WBS' as a process in the Planning Process Group/Project Scope Knowledge Area, where as Kim does not list this process at all.
Another example is that the PMBOK has 'Create Project Charter' and 'Create Preliminary Scope Statement' as processes in the Planning Process Group/Project Integration Knowledge Area, Kim has nothing in this intersection; but has an 'Initiating' Process in the Initiation group and designates it in the scope knowledge area - the PMBOK has nothing in the Initiation/Scope group.
These are just a few of many differences.
This is all extremely confusing and I would like an explanation. I think it is very poor of a book which references the PMBOK to have so many conflicts with the PMBOK.
Book Description
Project managers who need the latest and most complete test-preparation materials will find the new edition of Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam a lifesaver. Completely updated to reflect the most recent version of the test, the book covers each competency area tested on the exam, and reveals how best to answer exam questions on defining, budgeting, assigning, and executing projects of all types and scopes. The book includes sample questions, numerous case studies, and other valuable practice tools.
In addition, the book features new material on:
* program management
* portfolio management
* project environment
* organizational environment
* project management offices
* process groups
A superior test preparation tool, Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam is still the ultimate go-to guide for project managers studying for the exam.
Customer Reviews:
OK for general PM Concepts.......2006-06-03
Not sure this is the book to study for the PMP. Agree that its missing the tools techniques and concepts but he made it clear up front he was not going into it. Also, the intergration knowledge area is missing. I think if he went into the format of the exam , it would really serve its purpose better.
Read this after you have read the PMBOK and another REAL PMP EXAM prep book! This is great to read the day before for leisure with no pressure!
Excellent Book for understanding concepts.......2005-10-20
This book may not be exactly for passing PMP exam but sure it helps you understand concepts in easy to read fashion..I am loving to read this book..
I like it very much and may be used to get the concepts understand thoroughly.
First read this book and read PMBOK, It makes whole lot of sense..
Beware of this time waster.......2005-09-28
The book's structure, arranged by knowledge group (e.g. quality and HR) rather than by phase is not helpful and is the first of many problems with this text. Probably the greatest flaw is not emphasizing the inputs, outputs, and tools and techniques of each phase, which is a big part of the PMP exam. The book also goes into excessive detail in certain areas (e.g. EVA calculation) and ignores other very important areas that are part of the exam.
There are much better alternatives to this prep book.
Please avoid this book.......2004-07-18
This book is a mediocre source for preparing for the PMP. It contains too many errors, inaccurate information and it is loaded with irrelevant information for the pmp test. if you do not want to pass the pmp test then read this book.
Preparing for the Project Management Professional (PMP) Cert.......2003-09-19
Did not find this book to be useful. The "PMP®: Project Management Professional Study Guide" by Kim Heldman
provided much more benefit.
Book Description
Bridging the gap between the 2000 and 2004 PMBOK Guides, this easy-to-follow study guide, which includes a CD-ROM with over 400 practice exam questions and downloadable study aids, provides the busy project manager or student with a concise self-study program for successfully passing the PMP or CAPM exam on the first attempt. Used in conjunction with PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®) guide, it presents all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, and exercises an aspiring project manager will need. It even incorporates key topics and concepts from the multiple PMI recommended readings, further reducing study time and eliminating the need for additional resources.
This study guide follows the format of the PMBOK guide more closely than any other book on the market. Whether you are studying for the PMP or CAPM exam, or just want to improve your project management knowledge, this book is a must-read.
Key Features:
-Presents an effective self-study program that includes all the knowledge areas and concepts needed to understand the project management principles put forth in the PMBOK Guide, plus exercises and practice exam questions designed to help you successfully pass the PMP or the CAPM certification exam on your first attempt
-Supplies a pre-test and post-test, as well as sample exam questions at the end of each chapter for practice and assessment of your learning and progress
-Covers key topics and concepts from the PMI recommended readings, further reducing study time and eliminating the need for additional resources
-Features numerous exam tips and exercises throughout the text, with concepts discussed and demonstrated and a real-life case study incorporated throughout
-Includes a CD-ROM with over 400 practice exam questions to help simulate the actual PMP and CAPM exams
-Offers a free downloadable flashcard study aid of key terms and concepts and slides which compare the PMBOK 2000 Guide and the PMBOK 2004 Guide
Customer Reviews:
I used this book to pass the PMP.......2006-01-31
I used "Achieve PMP Exam Success" as one of my primary study guides to prepare for and take PMI's PMP certification test, this past summer.
I found the book a good supplement to PMI's PMBOK (a must for passing the test) and other material. I also attended a PMP Prep class sponsored by a local PMI chapter and worked with classmates in study groups. It was these study groups were we used this book to ask each other question and disuse the answers.
It gave me the perspective of people who have been there, studied for and passed the test.
Hope this helps
false description.......2006-01-11
Very good reference with examples, formulas, etc.
BUT (capital BUT): It is written for the PMBOK version 2000, not version 3.
The answers given to the sample exam questions are not in line with the PMBOK version 3, nor are some of the chapters
It is still a good reference to understand the notions, but don't use to learn the key processes.
The authors should updated it ! It would then be a great studying tool.
Overpriced & Overrated!.......2005-12-21
When I read the positive reviews of this book, I had to double-check to confirm that I was indeed rating the same book!
So, don't just take my word for it.
BEFORE you consider buying this book, I strongly suggest you FIRST find a copy in a bookstore and spend just ten minutes taking a good look at this book's contents, while SIMULTANEOUSLY comparing it chapter-by-chapter with the PMBOK. Then, decide if you want to pay $69.95 for this book. (Note: I passed the PMP with an 86% in September, 2005, after having studied for two months from almost all the PMP study guides, software exam simulation tools, and audio CD products on the market.) It is true that "Achieve PMP Exam Success" follows the structure of the PMBOK. It is also true that the authors provide very little in the way of substantive or insightful material beyond the contents of the PMBOK itself. I was appalled to find that these authors have actually filled much of this book's pages with outlines and line items taken directly from the PMBOK. How can they justify charging people $69.95 for material that they did not create? Further, the study questions in the book were more elementary than those in most other study guides, and likewise were too elementary for the questions on the actual PMP exam. Indeed, the ONLY thing in this book that I found especially valuable was the list of Mnemonic Memory Aids, that a reader can learn and modify to help with memorizing the Processes within the PMBOK's Nine Knowledge Areas.
In summary, of all the PMP Study Guides I purchased (and I purchased and used almost all of them), I would rate this as the poorest quality and the most overpriced.
Excellent, focused, included CD very helpful.......2005-08-29
This book was the most helpful to me in my quest for PMP success. I found the practice questions in the book as well as on the CD, to be very helpful. BTW - I passed the exam.
Released in 2005, Reference for PMBOK 2000.......2005-08-09
As I was looking for an updated book to study form my PMP certification, I bought this one. I thought it was updated with PMBOK 2004 reference. In fact, the authors say there is a new version of the PMBOK (2004 one), but it is dedicated for those who want to study for the PMBOK 2000 examination. I did not look well the material as I returned the item without using it. Probably it could be good for those who are studying the 2000 examination (it ends on september 2005), but as we have a reference PMBOK from 2004 I suppose a book released in 2005 should be updated with this reference.
Book Description
Get the full coverage you need for the PMP Exam!
Get the preparation you need for the challenging Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam in this comprehensive study guide. In addition to coverage of all exam objectives, you'll find practical advice including "How This Applies to Your Current Project" and "Real World Scenario" sidebars, as well as coverage for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exam, and much more.
- Full coverage of all exam objectives in a systematic approach, so you can be confident you're getting the instruction you need for the exam
- Practical hands-on exercises to reinforce critical skills
- Real-world scenarios that put what you've learned in the context of actual job roles
- Challenging review questions in each chapter to prepare you for exam day
- Exam Essentials, a key feature in each chapter that identifies critical areas you must become proficient in before taking the exam
- A handy tear card that maps every official exam objective to the corresponding chapter in the book, so you can track your exam prep objective by objective
The accmpanying CD features:
- The Sybex test engine, which includes all of the chapter review questions and bonus exams.
- Electronic flashcards that reinforce your understanding and run on your PC, Pocket PC, or Palm handheld.
- More than two hours of audio instruction so you can fine-tune your project management skills.
- The entire book in searchable and printable PDF.
Order today so you can study anywhere, any time, and approach the exam with confidence.
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Passed PMP Exam.......2005-05-30
I used this book for my PMP Exam preparation and found this book very useful. I passed PMP Exam from the first time.
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