The primary purpose of this book is to help you pass the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI). Because the book has a laser-sharp focus on the exam objectives, expert project managers who want to pass the PMP exam can use this book to ensure that they do not miss any objective. Yet this is not simply an exam-cram book. The chapters and the sections within each chapter are presented in a logical learning sequence: A topic and a chapter only depend upon the previously covered topics and chapters, and there is no hopping from topic to topic. The concepts and topics, both simple and complex, are clearly explained when they appear for the first time. No prior knowledge of project management is assumed. This facilitates stepwise learning, prevents confusion, and makes this book useful for anyone who wants to get up to speed quickly to learn the fundamentals of project management, pass the PMP exam, or both, even if they are new to the discipline of project management. A fulllength practice exam with fully explained answers is also included.

About the Author
Dr. Paul Sanghera is an educator, technologist, and an entrepreneur living in Silicon Valley, California. With a master's degree in computer science from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in physics from Carleton University, he has authored and co-authored more than 100 technical papers published in well-reputed European and American research journals. He has more than 10 years of project management experience in the computer industry and at research labs at CERN and Cornell. Having worked in various roles including director of project management at companies such as MP3.com and Dream Logic, director of software development, and software developer, he has a broader view of project management. He has earned several industry certifications including CompTIA Project+, Project Management Professional, Network+, Linux+, Sun Certified Java Programmer, and Sun Certified Business Component Developer. Dr. Sanghera has contributed to building the world class technologies such as Netscape Communicator, and Novell's NDS. He has taught technology courses at various institutes including San Jose Sate University and Brooks College. As an engineering manager, he has been at the ground floor of several startups.

Reviews
1. Project Management Framework. 2. Initiating the Project. 3. Planning the Project Scope. 4. Planning Quality and Risk Management. 5. Planning the Project Schedule. 6. Executing the Project. 7. Monitoring and Controlling Projects. 8. Closing the Project. 9. Performing Professional Responsibility. Appendices: A. Answers to Chapter Review Questions. B. Final Exam Quick Prep. C. System Development Life Cycle. D. Proprietary Approaches Toward Project Management.



Book Information
ISBN 9781598639964
Author Paul Sanghera
Format Paperback
Page Count 571
Imprint Course Technology Inc
Publisher Cengage Learning, Inc
Weight(grams) 1175g
Dimensions(mm) 232mm * 188mm * 33mm