Gregory Horine, Gregory M. Horine, Asad E. Haque

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Project Management Professional (PMP)® Cert Guide

Beschreibung

Learn, prepare, and practice for the Project Management Professional (PMP)® Exam success with this Cert Guide from Pearson IT Certification, a leader in IT Certification learning.Master PMP exam topicsAssess your knowledge with chapter-ending quizzesReview key concepts with exam preparation tasksPractice with realistic exam questionsProject Management Professional (PMP)® Exam Cert Guide is a best-of-breed exam study guide. Author Gregory M. Horine, and author and expert instructor Asad Haque share preparation hints and test-taking tips, helping you identify areas of weakness and improve both your conceptual knowledge and hands-on skills. Material is presented in a concise manner, focusing on increasing your understanding and retention of exam topics.The book presents you with an organized test preparation routine through the use of proven series elements and techniques. Exam topic lists make referencing easy. Chapter-ending Exam Preparation Tasks help you drill on key concepts you must know thoroughly. Review questions help you assess your knowledge, and a final preparation chapter guides you through tools and resources to help you craft your final study plan.The companion website contains the powerful Pearson Test Prep practice test software, complete with hundreds of exam-realistic questions. The assessment engine offers you a wealth of customization options and reporting features, laying out a complete assessment of your knowledge to help you focus your study where it is needed most.Well regarded for its level of detail, assessment features, and challenging review questions and exercises, this study guide helps you master the concepts and techniques that will enable you to succeed on the exam the first time.This book will prepare you for the PMP® exam, enabling you toUnderstand the key elements of the PMBOK® Guide that are critical for exam successLearn PMI's approach to project managementStreamline your exam preparations via exam insights, tips, and study strategiesImprove your exam readiness with a clear understanding of test-taking strategies and PMP exam question types and scenariosUnderstand how to plan and close projects according to PMI guidelinesMaster the differences between predictive, agile, and hybrid project approachesClarify the differences between the roles of the predictive project manager and the agile team facilitatorUnderstand how to collaborate, engage, and motivate teams and stakeholders for successful completion of the project

Autor

Gregory M. Horine is a certified (PMP, CCP, CSM, SAFe POPM, SAFe RTE, Six Sigma Green Belt) business technology and IT professional with a track record of successful results using servant leadership principles and a focused customer orientation. Gregory has been consistently recognized for excellence in people management, leadership maturity, communication skills, problem-solving skills, and in establishing long-term client relationships. Primary areas of expertise and strength include project management and leadership; complete project life cycle experience across multiple industries; agile, waterfall, and hybrid application development; package implementation and integration; enterprise solution development; effective use of project management tools; Microsoft Project; application release management; application development team management; product and product line management; project and portfolio management tools; data analysis and transformation; business process analysis and improvement; vendor and procurement management; mind mapping tools; testing, quality, and risk management; regulatory and process compliance; security and privacy compliance; IT infrastructure upgrades and rollouts; IT Service Management (ITSM) processes; PMO setup and implementation; and remote team management.In addition, Gregory holds a master's degree in computer science from Ball State University and a bachelor's degree in both marketing and computer science from Anderson University (Anderson, Indiana).Through his servant leadership approach, Gregory has established a track record of empowering his teammates, improving project communications, overcoming technical and political obstacles, and successfully completing projects that meet the targeted objectives.Gregory is grateful for the guidance and the opportunities that he has received from many mentors throughout his career. Their patience and influence have helped form a rewarding career marked by continuous learning and improvement.Asad E. Haque, PMP®, PMI-ACP®, is a well-renowned project management trainer, consultant, and PMP® instructor with more than 30 years of industry experience. He is a PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP) Instructor and developed the PMP Certification Complete Video Course and Practice Test for Pearson/O'Reilly. He is the host of Pearson's two-day PMP Certification Crash Course.Asad earned his PMP® certification in 2010 and soon afterward began teaching the PMP syllabus for some of the top project management training companies in the USA. He still teaches for them. He has helped thousands of students achieve high first-time pass rates on the PMP exam, and he consistently receives excellent ratings from students. In addition, Asad has taught for universities, the military, corporations, and PMI Authorized Training Providers (ATPs).After graduating from the University of Salford, UK, with a bachelor's degree in computer science and economics, Asad began a short-lived career in accounting and finance before switching gears to information technology. For 20+ years he managed and led functional IT projects, including human resource information systems (HRIS), business intelligence (BI), and enterprise resource planning (ERP). Asad has led both technical and business teams in implementing solutions for 401K defined contribution plans, health and welfare, and other employee benefits for several Fortune 500 clients. He has managed cross-functional teams globally and has always been recognized for his excellent communication skills among team members, clients, and vendors, and this is truly reflected in the quality of his instruction. Companies that Asad has worked for in the past include Hewitt Associates, IBM, HSBC, First Industrial Realty Trust, and the Northern Trust Bank.Asad is the cofounder and instructor of 1st Choice Project Management Training based in Chicago, Illinois, and he travels extensively both nationall

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Pearson IT Certification
• 1. Auflage
• Seitenzahl: 656
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. April 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 232mm x 187mm x 36mm
• Gewicht: 1164g
• ISBN-13: 9780137918935
• ISBN-10: 0137918933
• Artikelnr.: 64108737