PMP Exam Prep 11th Edition by Rita Mulcahy, ISBN-13: 978-1943704347

PMP Exam Prep 11th Edition by Rita Mulcahy, ISBN-13: 978-1943704347

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• Publisher: ‎ RMC Publications, Inc.; Eleventh edition (January 22, 2023)
• Language: ‎ English
• ‎464 pages
• ISBN-10: ‎ 1943704341
• ISBN-13: ‎ 978-1943704347

Latest Content Written by PMP-Certified Experts

• Trusted content based on the most current PMP exam content.
• Fully aligned to the PMP ECO.

• Covers agile, adaptive, and predictive project management methodologies.

• Integrates content from the PMBOK Guide 7, Process Groups: A Practice Guide, and the Agile Practice Guide..

Real-world Examples, Insider Tips & Free Prep Extras

• Learn using realistic case studies, games, and exercises that explain and reinforce exam concepts.
• Sharpen your skills with practice questions and full explanations like the real exam. Includes test scoring, a timer, strikethrough and highlight features.
• Free interactive games, flashcards, and eLearning modules give you more ways to enhance your studies.

Rita Mulcahy’s Proven Learning Method Maximizes Retention – Not Memorization

• Provides practical techniques to learn to how to choose the best answer to exam questions.
• Written in plain language, so the content is easy to understand.
• Content and learning methods focus on only what you need to know to pass the PMP.
• Backed by 30+ years of PMP exam prep training hundreds of thousands of PMs worldwide.

Rita Mulcahy’s PMP Exam Prep book includes:

• Most up-to-date content fully aligned with the current PMP Examination Content Outline.
• Agile, predictive and hybrid methodologies.
• Proven prep strategies including real-world case studies, games, and exercises.
• Interactive practice questions with full explanations and the ability to analyze test results.
• Techniques to learn how to interpret exam questions to choose the best answers.
• Digital access to more prep tools to enhance your studies.

Table of Contents:

Section I Studying for the PMP® Exam 1
Chapter 1 Tricks of the Trade for Studying for the PMP® Exam 3
Qualifying to Take the Exam 3
Applying to Take the Exam 4
Are You Ready for the PMP Exam? 5
Self-evaluation Checklist 6
How to Use This Book 7
What Is the PMP Exam Like? 11
How to Study for the PMP Exam 22
How to Use This Book in a Study Group 25
Section II Foundations 27
Chapter 2 PMP® Exam References in Context 29
Introduction 29
Examination Content Outline (ECO) Overview 30
The Process Groups Model Overview 31
Rita’s Process Chart”: A Vital Study Tool 37
Study Notes for Rita’s Process Chart™ 39
Rita’s Process Chart™ Game 44
Agile Process Overview 44
Rita’s Agile Process Chart™ 45
PMBOK* Guide, Seventh Edition Overview 49
Putting It All Together 50
Chapter 3 Project Management Foundations 53
Project Management’s Organizational Context 53
Project Selection 59
Project Methods and Artifacts 64
Project Roles 68
Responsibilities Lists by Role 72
Chapter 4 Integration 77
Introduction 77
Integration Management Overview 78
Develop Project Charter 80
Develop Project Management Plan 84
Direct and Manage Project Work 90
Manage Project Knowledge 91
Monitor and Control Project Work 93
Perform Integrated Change Control 95
Close Project or Phase 99
A Case Study You Can Use 100
Integration: Putting It All Together 100
Section III Domain 1: People 103
Chapter 5 Leadership Skills
Introduction
Overview of Leadership
Communication Skills
Motivation Models
Models of Skill Mastery
Situational Leadership Models
Team Development Models
Other Leadership Concepts
Conflict Management
Chapter 6 Build and Support Team Performance
Introduction
Overview of Building and Supporting Performance
Plan Resources
Estimate Resource Requirements
Acquire (and Release) Resources
Develop Team
Manage Team
Putting It All Together
Section IV Domain II: Process 151
Chapter 7 Scope
Introduction
Scope Management Overview
Scope Management Planning
Eliciting and Analyzing Requirements
Define Scope
Create WBS (Decompose Scope)
Validate and Control Scope
Scope: Putting It All Together
Chapter 8 Schedule
Introduction
Schedule Process Overview
Plan Schedule Management
Define Activities
Sequencing Activities
Estimating Activity Durations
Develop Schedule
Control Schedule
Putting It All Together
Chapter 9 Budget and Resources
Introduction
Definitions Related to Budget and Resource Management
Cost Management Overview
Plan and Estimate Project Costs
Determine Budget
Control Costs
Putting It All Together
Chapter 10 Quality of Deliverables and Products
Introduction
Overview of Planning and Managing Quality
Plan Quality Management
Manage Quality
Control Quality
Quality Management Methods
Agile Quality Management Concepts
Quality Management Outcomes: A Summary
Understanding the Tools and Techniques Used in Quality Management
Putting It All Together
Chapter 11 Communications
Introduction
Communications Management Overview
Communications Planning
Managing Effective Communications
Monitor Communication Effectiveness
Putting It All Together
Chapter 12 Risks and Issues
Introduction
Risk Management Overview
Plan Risk Management
Identify Risks
Perform Qualitative Risk Analysis
Perform Quantitative Risk Analysis
Plan Risk Responses
Implement Risk Responses
Monitor Risks
Putting It All Together
Chapter 13 Procurement
Introduction
Procurement Management Overview
Understanding Contracts
Plan Procurements
Conduct Procurements
Control Procurements
Putting It All Together
Chapter 14 Stakeholders
Introduction
Stakeholder Engagement Overview
Stakeholder Identification (and Analysis)
Plan Stakeholder Engagement
Manage Stakeholder Engagement
Monitor Stakeholder Engagement
Stakeholder Engagement in Agile Environments
Putting It All Together
Section V Domain III: Business Environment 375
Chapter 15 Compliance and Delivering Value
Introduction
Planning and Managing Project Compliance
Delivering Value
Evaluate and Address External Business Environment Changes for Impact on Scope
Support Organizational Change
Section VI Pulling It All Together 393
Chapter 16 Tips for Passing the PMP® Exam the First Time
Introduction
Review of Core Concepts
The Significance of Quantitative Measures on the Exam
More Tips for Exam Preparation
Preparing for the Exam Environment
Common Project Management Errors and Pitfalls
A Day-in-the-Life
Chapter 17 Common Agile Methodologies 409
Introduction 409
Overview 409
Lean 410
Kanban 410
Scrum 412
XP (eXtreme Programming) 414
Crystal Family of Methodologies 416
DSDM 416
Scaled Agile Framework* (SAFe*) 417
Feature Driven Development (FDD) 418
Agile Values and Principles 418
The Agile Mindset 420
Chapter 18 PMBOK® Guide and the PM Standard Principles and Domains 423
Introduction 423
The PMBOK* Guide, the ECO, and Process Groups 423
Mapping the PMBOK* Guide to the ECO and Practice Groups Processes 427
The Standard and the PMBOK* Guide 430
Conclusion 431
Index 433

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