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Project Management - Principles and Practices : A guide to becoming ready for the popular Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
This book was originally prepared as a reference handout for the participants of a four-day seminar with application workshops which the author offered as a seminar/workshop that was attended largely by participants wishing to fulfill a major part of their requirements for appearing in the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification examination. As a reference manual for the class, the content has been organized such that all the principles have been described in the order from basic to advanced. To ensure that the participants learn how to apply the principle, example exercises that demonstrate the use of the same are first worked out. Allowing opportunities for practice and self-evaluation, a set of Practice Problems is provided at the end of each module. To acquire the application skills, readers benefit by following the example exercises and solving all Practice Problems for which the answers are also provided.
The discussions in this book delve into as much detail as necessary to understand the application of the principles. Readers familiar with the Project Management principles and/or have experience in participating in or leading projects, but wish to advance their career and take your skills to a higher level, will benefit by using this book as a guide. For professionals who learn better by doing it hands-on, this book will serve the purpose well.
For practicing project management professionals, the book offers ways to apply & learn the core principles in-depth and hands-on and build the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for a project's success. The book contains the essential steps needed to follow in setting up project plans, scheduling work, exercising appropriate control, and monitoring progress to achieve desired project goals.
The project management principles described in this book conform to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide, 3rd Edition) by the Project Management Institute and review most materials included in the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The topics covered in this session are considered among the best practices in the field (PMBOK® areas): Project Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Communication Management, Risk Management, and Procurement Management
This book is expected to be most helpful to readers who
• Managers and executives responsible for diverse projects
• Anyone seeking a structured project management method
• Project managers who are currently experiencing difficulty keeping projects on track
• Support function managers and supervisors who want a better understanding of the project management processes
• Individuals who want to prepare themselves for a project management certification exam.
The discussions in this book delve into as much detail as necessary to understand the application of the principles. Readers familiar with the Project Management principles and/or have experience in participating in or leading projects, but wish to advance their career and take your skills to a higher level, will benefit by using this book as a guide. For professionals who learn better by doing it hands-on, this book will serve the purpose well.
For practicing project management professionals, the book offers ways to apply & learn the core principles in-depth and hands-on and build the skills, knowledge, and tools needed for a project's success. The book contains the essential steps needed to follow in setting up project plans, scheduling work, exercising appropriate control, and monitoring progress to achieve desired project goals.
The project management principles described in this book conform to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide, 3rd Edition) by the Project Management Institute and review most materials included in the Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The topics covered in this session are considered among the best practices in the field (PMBOK® areas): Project Integration Management, Scope Management, Time Management, Cost Management, Quality Management, Human Resource Management, Communication Management, Risk Management, and Procurement Management
This book is expected to be most helpful to readers who
• Managers and executives responsible for diverse projects
• Anyone seeking a structured project management method
• Project managers who are currently experiencing difficulty keeping projects on track
• Support function managers and supervisors who want a better understanding of the project management processes
• Individuals who want to prepare themselves for a project management certification exam.
450 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 25, 2024
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