Introduction

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This book is divided into two major sections. The first section, which consists of Chapters 1, 2, and 3, discusses the broad overview of project management and how it pertains to the PMP examination. Section two contains Chapter 4 through 13, which detail each of the nine knowledge areas and the PMP Code of Professional Conduct.

If you are just beginning your PMP quest you should read the first section immediately as it'll help you build a strong foundation for the PMP exam. If you find, however, that you've already a strong foundation in project management and need specific information on the knowledge areas then move onto the second section. PMP candidates that have years of project management experience - move onto the second section.

The book is designed so you can read the chapters in any order you'd like. However, if you examine the Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge you'll notice that the order of information presented is the same as the order of information in this book. In other words, you can read a chapter of the PMBOK and then read a more detailed explanation in this book. We're kind of a like a guide to the guide.

Exam Readiness Checklist Study Guide Coverage	Chapter #
Initiating the Project
Determine project goals	1, 2, 5
Determine project deliverables	1, 2, 5
Determine process outputs	3
Document project constraints	1, 5
Document project assumptions	1, 2, 11
Define project strategy	1, 4, 5
Identify project performance requirements	1, 4, 5, 7, 8
Determine resource requirements	5, 6, 7
Define project budget	2, 7, 12
Provide comprehensive project information	5, 10
Planning the Project
Refine project requirements	3, 4, 5
Create Work Breakdown Structure	1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Develop Resource Management Plan	9, 10
Refine project time and project cost estimates	6, 7
Establish project controls	3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Develop Project Plan	1, 2, 4, 5
Obtain Plan Approval	1, 5, 6, 7, 10
Executing the Project
Commit project resources	9, 12
Implement Project Plan	1, 2, 3,
Manage project progress	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10, 12
Communicate project progress	10
Implement QA	4, 8
Controlling the Project
Measure project performance	6, 7, 8, 10
Refine project control limits	6, 7, 8, 11
Implement corrective actions	4, 8, 10
Evaluate corrective actions' effectiveness	4, 8, 10
Ensure project plan compliance	5, 8, 10, 11
Reassess project control plans	6, 7, 8, 10
Respond to risk triggers	11
Monitor project activity	2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Closing the Project
Confirm formal acceptance of project deliverables	1, 3, 5, 12
Finalize Lessons Learned documentation	1, 3, 5, 10
Facilitate project closure activities	1, 2, 3, 5, 10
Preserve product records and tools	1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 10
Release project resources	9
Professional Responsibility
Ensure integrity and professionalism	12, 13
Contribute to project management knowledge base	10, 13
Enhance individual competence	9, 13
Manage stakeholder interests	1, 2, 4, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13
Interact with project team and stakeholders	1, 2, 3, 5, 8, 9, 10, 13

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