Project Management Workbook and PMP / CAPM Exam Study Guide -  Harold Kerzner,  Frank P. Saladis

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Sharpen your project management skills and prepare for the latest PMP®/CAPM® exam

The Project Management Workbook and PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide is a two-in-one resource for mastering the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK®). As the companion to Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, this book provides the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of project management in real-world application, with questions, problems, and cases designed to enhance your critical thinking skills. Functioning as a stand-alone study guide to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam, this book helps you develop the critical skills of a successful project manager with questions that show you what to expect on exam day. Interesting, enjoyable, and thought-provoking, this workbook and study guide helps you dig into the PMBOK and gain the professional insights that come only from applying what you've learned.

Reading the PMBOK doesn't fully prepare you to pass the PMP exam, let alone function as a project manager in the real world. Understanding how to apply the various methodologies is vital to your success, and this book gives you a wealth of guided practice to hone your skills in advance.

  • Practice applying project management concepts
  • Test your grasp of the PMBOK methodology
  • Preview the PMP with simulated exam questions
  • Enhance your critical thinking and project management skills

The project manager's role is broad in scope and detailed in function. Don't try to memorize the PMBOK, internalize it; this approach gives you a ready body of knowledge available for recall as needed, and helps you become a more efficient, more effective project manager. Instinctive knowledge comes from copious practice, and the Project Management Workbook and PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide is your ideal resource for developing your skills.

(PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)



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.


Sharpen your project management skills and prepare for the latest PMP /CAPM exam The Project Management Workbook and PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide is a two-in-one resource for mastering the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ). As the companion to Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, this book provides the opportunity to strengthen your understanding of project management in real-world application, with questions, problems, and cases designed to enhance your critical thinking skills. Functioning as a stand-alone study guide to the Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification Exam, this book helps you develop the critical skills of a successful project manager with questions that show you what to expect on exam day. Interesting, enjoyable, and thought-provoking, this workbook and study guide helps you dig into the PMBOK and gain the professional insights that come only from applying what you've learned. Reading the PMBOK doesn't fully prepare you to pass the PMP exam, let alone function as a project manager in the real world. Understanding how to apply the various methodologies is vital to your success, and this book gives you a wealth of guided practice to hone your skills in advance. Practice applying project management concepts Test your grasp of the PMBOK methodology Preview the PMP with simulated exam questions Enhance your critical thinking and project management skills The project manager's role is broad in scope and detailed in function. Don't try to memorize the PMBOK, internalize it; this approach gives you a ready body of knowledge available for recall as needed, and helps you become a more efficient, more effective project manager. Instinctive knowledge comes from copious practice, and the Project Management Workbook and PMP/CAPM Exam Study Guide is your ideal resource for developing your skills. (PMI, PMBOK, CAPM, PMP, and Project Management Professional are registered marks of the Project Management Institute, Inc.)

Project Management Workbook and PMP®/CAPM® Exam Study Guide 3
Contents 7
Preface 13
Chapter 1 Project Management Overview 15
Glossary of Terms 16
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 17
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 28
Answers to Questions and Exercises 31
Chapter 2 Project Management Growth: Concepts and Definitions 35
Glossary of Terms 35
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 36
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 44
Answers to Questions and Exercises 46
Chapter 3 Organizational Structures 51
Glossary of Terms 51
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 53
The Project Management Center of Excellence: A Review 59
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® Exam 60
Answers to Questions and Exercises 61
Chapter 4 Organizing and Staffing the Project Office and Team 67
Glossary of Terms 67
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 69
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 78
Answers to Questions and Exercises 78
Chapter 5 Management Functions 87
Glossary of Terms 87
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 89
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 102
Answers to Questions and Exercises 104
Chapter 6 Communications Management 111
Glossary of Terms 112
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 113
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 118
Answers to Questions and Exercises 119
Chapter 7 Conflicts 123
Glossary of Terms 124
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 125
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 134
Answers to Questions and Exercises 135
Chapter 8 Special Topics 139
Glossary of Terms 140
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 141
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 150
Answers to Questions and Exercises 152
Chapter 9 The Variables for Success 157
Glossary of Terms 159
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 160
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 169
Answers to Questions and Exercises 170
Chapter 10 Working with Executives 175
Glossary of Terms 176
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 177
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 184
Answers to Questions and Exercises 185
Chapter 11 Planning 189
Glossary of Terms 192
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 194
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 214
Answers to Questions and Exercises 214
Chapter 12 Network Scheduling Techniques 221
Glossary of Terms 222
Time Management Processes: A Brief Review 225
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 229
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 240
Answers to Questions and Exercises 241
Chapter 13 Pricing and Estimating 247
Glossary of Terms 248
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 251
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 260
Answers to Questions and Exercises 261
Chapter 14 Cost Control 265
Glossary of Terms 266
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 271
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 278
Answers to Questions and Exercises 279
Chapter 15 Metrics 283
The Value of Metrics 284
The Ground Rules for Metrics 285
Glossary of Terms 285
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 286
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 291
Answers to Questions and Exercises 293
Chapter 16 Trade-Off Analysis in a Project Environment 295
Glossary of Terms 296
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 297
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 302
Answers to Questions and Exercises 303
Chapter 17 Risk Management 307
Glossary of Terms 308
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 310
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 326
Answers to Questions and Exercises 327
Chapter 18 Learning Curves 331
Glossary of Terms 332
Project Estimating Using Learning Curves 332
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 337
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 339
Answers to Questions and Exercises 340
Chapter 19 Contract Management 343
Major Contract Elements 344
Procurement Strategies 344
Glossary of Terms 345
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 347
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 365
Answers to Questions and Exercises 367
Chapter 20 Quality Management 373
Glossary of Terms 374
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 376
Kerzner “Quick Tips” for the Project Management Institute PMP® and CAPM® Exams 385
Answers to Questions and Exercises 387
Chapter 21 Modern Developments in Project Management 391
The Project Management Maturity Model (PMMM)—A Closer Look 393
Other Developments in Project Management 393
Activities, Questions, and Exercises 398
Answers to Questions and Exercises 400
Chapter 22 PMP® and CAPM® Exam Review 403
Eligibility for the PMP® Exam 404
Eligibility for the CAPM® Exam 405
General Information about the Exams 405
Working the Workbook 406
Preparing for the PMP® Exam 407
Improving Your Project Management Competency 409
Project Management Knowledge Review: Key Topics, Learning Points, and Exam Tips 409
Glossary 410
Project Scope Management Processes 421
Project Schedule Management Processes 424
Project Cost Management Processes 430
Project Quality Management Processes 437
Project Resource Management Processes 445
Project Communications Management Processes 452
Project Risk Management Processes 456
Procurement Management Processes 463
Stakeholder Management Processes 469
General Note about Outputs to PMBOK® Guide Processes 472
Professional Responsibility 472
Project Management Formulas 473
Practice Questions for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam 476
Chapter 23 Challenging and Engaging Questions and Exercises 509
How to Solve Logic Problems 509
Logic Problem #1: Types of Contracts 513
Logic Problem #2: The Mysterious Network Diagram 514
Logic Problem #3: The Incomplete Status Report 515
Logic Problem #4: Another Mysterious Network Diagram 515
Logic Problem #5: Another Mysterious Network Diagram 516
Answers 518
Logic Problem #5 519
Challenging Questions and Scenarios 520
Answers to Challenging Questions 523
Matching (Memory Jogger) Exercises 524
Matching Memory Jogger Answer key: 527
Crashing the Schedule Exercises 528
Crashing the Schedule (Part 2) 529
Analyzing the Schedule 530
Analyzing Yet Another Schedule 531
Answers 532
Earned Value Problems 535
Estimating the Budget at Completion Questions 537
Estimating the Budget at Completion Answers 538
Decision Trees 539
Advert 543
EULA 544

Erscheint lt. Verlag 12.4.2017
Sprache englisch
Themenwelt Technik Bauwesen
Technik Elektrotechnik / Energietechnik
Technik Maschinenbau
Wirtschaft Betriebswirtschaft / Management Projektmanagement
ISBN-10 1-119-16912-7 / 1119169127
ISBN-13 978-1-119-16912-3 / 9781119169123
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