This book is a valuable resource as it provides an introduction to project management s generally recognized good practices as described in A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) Fourth Edition, published by Project Management Institute (PMI), the world s leading association for the project management profession.
Style and language make Overview of the PMBOK® Guide especially useful for individuals who speak English as a foreign language and are preparing for PMI s certifications, particularly the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and the Project Management Professional (PMP®). The CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the principles and terminology of the PMBOK® Guide. The PMP demonstrates experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects. The PMBOK® Guide is a foundational resource for all PMI certifications.
Style and language make Overview of the PMBOK® Guide especially useful for individuals who speak English as a foreign language and are preparing for PMI s certifications, particularly the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM®) and the Project Management Professional (PMP®). The CAPM demonstrates an understanding of the principles and terminology of the PMBOK® Guide. The PMP demonstrates experience, education and competency to successfully lead and direct projects. The PMBOK® Guide is a foundational resource for all PMI certifications.
From the reviews of the third edition:
"The book under review is a introduction to the Project Management subject. It also serves as a very good guide for students who will do the PMP exam. ... The book presents a lot of questions and examples that will help the student prepare themselves for the PMP or CAPM exam. ... this book is a really good company for anyone interested in Project Management and mainly if you will take the PMP exam." -- Inspire and Action blog, inspireandaction.wordpress.com, December, 2013
"The book under review is a introduction to the Project Management subject. It also serves as a very good guide for students who will do the PMP exam. ... The book presents a lot of questions and examples that will help the student prepare themselves for the PMP or CAPM exam. ... this book is a really good company for anyone interested in Project Management and mainly if you will take the PMP exam." -- Inspire and Action blog, inspireandaction.wordpress.com, December, 2013