Use this study guide to prepare for the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered
by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The revised third edition of the best-selling PMP in
Depth updated to the sixth edition of PMBOK has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives
for project managers and others who want to pass the PMP exam. No prior knowledge of project
management is assumed. The chapters and the sections within each chapter are presented in a
logical learning sequence. The concepts and topics both simple and complex are clearly
explained when they appear for the first time. This facilitates step-wise learning prevents
confusion and makes this book useful for those who want to get up to speed quickly to pass the
PMP exam even if you are new to the discipline of project management. This book tells the
story of project management in a cohesive concise yet comprehensive fashion. Unlike most PMP
exam books PMP in Depth covers the material in the order in which projects are actually run in
the real world. The book is an easy-to-understand guide that is valuable both before and after
the exam. What You'll Learn Understand the body of knowledge required to earn the Project
Management Professional (PMP) certification Acquire the knowledge needed to enter the field of
project management and successfully manage projects in any field Who This Book Is For Project
management practitioners preparing for the PMP exam entry-level project managers and project
team members preparing for the PMP exam beginners who want to join the field of project
management and get up to speed quickly project managers who need a quick and easy reference to
the discipline of project management and instructors and trainers who want a textbook for the
PMP exam or a course on project management
