Description
Get your PMP certification the straightforward, stress-free way
Project management is one of the fastest-growing careers, with 25 million new roles expected globally by 2030. The PMP credential opens doors worldwide, signaling you can lead projects across industries and methodologies. PMP Exam Prep For Dummies walks you through the entire certification journey with confidence. From application tips and exam scheduling strategies to performance domain and principles study guidance, you'll find everything you need to pass the exam and build lasting project management skills.
This updated edition aligns with the PMBOK Guide Eighth Edition, covering six core principles, five Focus Areas, seven project performance domains, and forty evolved processes. You'll get expanded guidance on AI applications, PMO governance, and sustainability practices. Plus, access an online practice question bank with tagged questions and answer explanations to sharpen your test-taking approach.
Inside this book:
- Get the inside scoop on the three domains that make up the PMP exam: People, Process, and Business Environment
- Prep for both predictive and agile-hybrid approaches, because about half the exam tests your agile know-how
- Explore realistic mini-cases paired with common question styles, including wordy stems and “next best action” scenarios
- Learn proven tactics for spotting trap answers and working through tricky situation-based questions
Whether you're an aspiring project manager or a working PM ready to validate your expertise, this Dummies guide delivers the exam confidence and real-world skills you need.
Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Part 1: Starting Your PMP Journey 5
CHAPTER 1: Welcome to Your PMP Certification Journey 7
CHAPTER 2: Get Ready for the PMP Exam! 13
CHAPTER 3: Maintaining Your PMP Credential 27
CHAPTER 4: Taking a Pre-Assessment 35
Part 2: Project Management in All Its Forms 45
CHAPTER 5: Projects Make Progress Happen 47
CHAPTER 6: Foundations of Project Management 57
Part 3: Agile and Hybrid Approaches 73
CHAPTER 7: The Fundamentals of Agile and Hybrid Project Management 75
CHAPTER 8: Agile Teams: Key Roles and Responsibilities 87
CHAPTER 9: Key Agile Practices 95
Part 4: The Environment in Which Projects Operate 107
CHAPTER 10: How Projects Fit Into Organizations 109
CHAPTER 11: Organizational Influences 123
CHAPTER 12: Roles and Functions That Drive Project Delivery 131
Part 5: Guiding Work from Idea to Delivery 139
CHAPTER 13: The Framework Behind Project Management Best Practices 141
CHAPTER 14: Initiating Your Project 149
CHAPTER 15: Planning Your Project Roadmap 169
CHAPTER 16: Elevating Your Planning Efforts 211
CHAPTER 17: Project Success Starts with the Team 235
CHAPTER 18: Integrating Plans and Processes 263
CHAPTER 19: Turning Your Plan into Action 285
CHAPTER 20: Keeping Your Project on Track 315
CHAPTER 21: Closing the Project or Phase 349
Part 6: The Part of Tens 365
CHAPTER 22: Ten Tips for PMP Exam Success 367
CHAPTER 23: More Than Ten Common Abbreviations 373
CHAPTER 24: Ten Assumptions of the PMP Exam 377
Index 383
