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Clear-Cut Ways to Manage Project Risk If you're a typical project manager, you're probably aware of the importance of risk management but may not have the time or expertise to develop a full-blown plan. This book is a quick and practical guide to applying the disciplines of proven risk management practices without the rigor of complex processes. Part of the Project Manager's Spotlight series from Harbor Light Press, this straightforward book offers solutions to real-life risk scenarios. Inside, best-selling author Kim Heldman highlights critical components of risk management and equips you with tools, techniques, checklists, and templates you can put to use immediately. By following a realistic case study from start to finish, you'll see how a project manager deals with each concept. Ultimately, this book will help you anticipate, prevent, and alleviate major project risks. Project Manager's Spotlight on Risk Management teaches you how to Look for and document risk Anticipate why projects fail Prevent scope and schedule risks Analyze and prioritize risks Develop, implement, and monitor risk response plans And much more!

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The bestselling Project+ preparation guide, updated for the latest exam The CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition is your comprehensive resource for taking Exam PK0-004. With 100% coverage of all exam objectives, bolstered by real-world scenarios and the Sybex interactive learning environment, this book gives you everything you need to approach the exam with confidence. Detailed explanations and superior study tools cover and reinforce setup, initiation, planning, execution, delivery, change, control, communication, and closure, and the author Kim Heldman's twenty-five years of project management experience provide deep insight into real-world applications. Study tools include access to two bonus practice exams, allowing you to focus on areas you need further review, and electronic flashcards provide last minute review on key concepts. The Project+ exam is a first step into the complex world of project management, and serves as a springboard to the Project Management Institute's (PMI) PMP certification. This study guide helps you build the knowledge you need to be confident on exam day. Review 100 percent of the Project+ exam objectives Understand the real-world applications of each concept Gain expert insight drawn from real-world experience Access online practice exams, electronic flashcards, and more Every industry needs people who know how to deliver successful project outcomes. The Project+ exam parallels the PMI's A Guide to Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK© Guide), so this smart study guide gives you a solid foundation for additional project management training and certification. The CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition combines industry-leading expertise with Sybex resources to help you successfully begin your project management journey.

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An informative introduction for those considering a career in project management Project Management JumpStart offers a clear, practical introduction to the complex world of project management, with an entertaining approach based on real-world application. Fully revised to align with a Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge –PMBOK Guide©, 6th edition, this book provides an overview of the field followed by an exploration of current best practices. The practical focus facilitates retention by directly linking critical concepts to your everyday work, while the close adherence to PMBOK guidelines makes this book the perfect starting point for those considering certification to earn either PMP or CompTIA Project+ credentials. Project management is a top-five, in-demand skill in today’s workplace, and the demand has spread far beyond IT to encompass nearly every industry; any organization that produces goods or services, whether for profit or not, has a vested interest in ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget, and to the satisfaction of the client—this is the heart of the project management function. Let Kim Heldman, bestselling author of PMP Study Guide and CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, walk you through the basic principles and practices to help you build a strong foundation for further training. Understand current project management methods and practices Explore project management from a practical perspective Delve into illustrative examples that clarify complex issues Test your understanding with challenging study questions Trillions of dollars are invested in various projects around the world each year, and companies have learned that investing in qualified project management professionals pays off in every aspect of the operation. If you’re considering a career in project management, Project Management JumpStart provides an excellent introduction to the field and clear direction for your next steps.

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Prepare for PMP certification exam success with this fully updated and comprehensive study guide This study guide serves as a comprehensive resource for those who plan on taking the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by PMI. The book helps you prepare for the exam, and it will continue to serve project managers as an on-the-job reference book. The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide, Tenth Edition is fully updated to include recent changes to the exam. New content covers the integral role that Agile and other iterative practices have in project management. Updates also address the pivotal responsibilities of the project manager and the skill sets required for this position. The study guide was written to reflect the Project Management Process and Procedures found in the revised A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge -- PMBOK® Guide, 6th Edition. Well-known author and expert Kim Heldman, PMP, helps to prepare you for the exam with in-depth coverage of topics, concepts, and key terms. Learn more about the three main domain areas of people, process, and business environment, plus the predictive, agile, and hybrid approaches to project management.This guide is an effective learning aid that will take your understanding to the next level. Provides comprehensive material, covering the complete exam outline Lists chapter objectives and offers detailed discussions of these objectives Reflects differences in project management environments and approaches Effectively presents real world scenarios, project application sidebars, and chapter review questions You’ll also connect to a beneficial, on-the-go resource: an interactive online learning environment and test bank. This environment includes an assessment test, chapter tests, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a glossary of key terms. A thorough review is the best prep for a challenging certification exam. So, get ready with this essential PMP study guide.

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Prepare for the Project+ exam and a new career in project management quickly and efficiently with a newly updated guide In the newly revised Third Edition of the CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, veteran project manager and tech educator Kim Heldman delivers a fully updated and comprehensive guide to the foundational CompTIA Project+ exam. This all-in-one study aid focuses on the job-critical skills demanded by employers and will help you hit the ground running on your first day in a new project management role. In this Study Guide, you’ll learn to manage the project lifecycle, coordinate small- and medium-sized projects, establish communication plans, manage resources and stakeholders, maintain project documentation and artifacts, and support the completion of larger projects within an information technology environment. It also offers: Hands-on, concrete guidance designed to banish test anxiety and prepare you for the entry-level CompTIA Project+ exam Detailed advice on project management concepts, lifecycle phases, project tools and documentation, and IT and governance basics required by on-the-job project managers Complimentary access to Sybex’s interactive, online learning environment and test bank, complete with an assessment test, hundreds of practice questions, practice exams, electronic flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms Full of practical examples and insights drawn from the author’s extensive, real-world experience, the newest edition of CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, Third Edition, is a must-read for anyone considering a new career in project management or preparing for the CompTIA Project+ exam.

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The best practice test preparation for the PMP exam! Boost your confidence through preparation before you take the new Project Management Professional (PMP) exam. The PMP Project Management Professional Practice Tests is the hands-on way to prepare for the exam and achieve your certification. Access three practice tests Study questions that cover the three PMP performance domains Test your knowledge with three additional bonus exams Practice with a total of 1,000 unique test questions. The Project Management Professional (PMP) certification was developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). The certification requires extensive project management experience, instructional hours, and successful completion of the certification exam. Well-known PMP authors and experts, Kim Heldman and Vanina Mangano, have written practice questions that will help you get ready for testing as you work toward certification. The test questions provide you with coverage within each of the performance domains: people, process, and business environments. Project managers play a critical role in today’s organizations. When you pass the exam and earn certification, you will gain additional recognition for your skill set and expertise. This confidence-building guide also connects you to an interactive online learning environment and test bank including all the practice exam questions. Get help reaching your professional goals with the right PMP tools!

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STUDY, PRACTICE, REVIEW!Take your learning to the next level with the NEW CompTIA Project+ Certification Kit! Includes CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition, AND CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests About the CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Second Edition Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this book will provide 100% coverage of the NEW CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-004 objectives. The book contains clear and concise information on project management topics, and includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience. Project Basics Project Constraints Communication and Change Management Project Tools and Documentation Readers also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment with 2 practice exams, 100 flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms. About the CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests If you’re preparing for this all-important exam, turn to CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests. 1,000 unique questions are organized into 4 chapter tests that cover 100% of all exam objective domains. Chapter tests not only provide the answers, but also give you detailed explanations so this is an excellent resource for last minute review to identify areas where more attention is needed. Two additional 90-question practice exams prepare you for exam day. Benefits include: Access to all practice questions online with the Sybex interactive learning environment 4 unique chapter tests include expert explanations PLUS 2 practice exams Covers 100% of all CompTIA Project+ exam PK0-004 objective domains Whether you have studied with the Sybex study guide for the Project+ exam or have used another brand, this is your chance to test your skills. Studying the exam objectives is important, but testing the reach of your knowledge and identifying areas where further review may be needed could be the difference on exam day.

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Combine the power of Excel 2007, Microsoft Office SharePoint Server, and sound project management tools to boost your skill set and maximize your productivity. You’ll walk through a project and learn how to use these powerful tools to schedule jobs, create budgets, manage processes, and share project information. Whether new to project management or a veteran, you’ll discover techniques, hints, and examples you can use immediately.

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STUDY, PRACTICE, REVIEW! This complete package includes: PMP Project Management Professional Exam Deluxe Study Guide, Tenth Edition, is a comprehensive study aid for the updated Project Management Professional (PMP) certification exam administered by PMI. The book is designed to prepare candidates for the PMP exam, as well as serve as a good reference for project managers. The Study Guide reflects the Project Management Process and Procedures that are outlined in the A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Sixth Edition--also known as the PMBOK(R) Guide. The book covers 100% of the exam outline, including new and expanded coverage of agile. Coverage of all Performance Domains focuses on: People Process Business Environment Each chapter includes a list of topics covered in that chapter, followed by in-depth discussion of those objectives, complete with hands-on Real World Scenarios and "How This Applies to Your Current Project" sidebars. The chapters conclude with an Exam Essentials section and comprehensive review questions. Organized by exam objectives, the PMP Project Management Professional Exam Practice Tests, Second Edition, provides 3 unique practice tests, covering the three PMP performance domains, PLUS three additional practice exams, for a total of 1000 practice test questions. This book helps you gain the confidence you need for taking the new PMP Project Management Professional exam. The practice test questions prepare you for test success. INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AND TEST BANK! The Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank includes practice questions, flashcards and gloosary of key terms.

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STUDY, PRACTICE, REVIEW!Take your learning to the next level with the NEW CompTIA Project+ Certification Kit for Exam PK0-005! Includes CompTIA Project+ Study Guide, Third Edition, AND CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests, Second Edition. CompTIA Project+ Study Guide: Exam PK0-005, Third Edition Building on the popular Sybex Study Guide approach, this REVISED Study Guide provides 100% coverage of the NEW CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-005 objectives. The book contains clear and concise information on the job role and responsibilities of a project manager, and includes practical examples and insights drawn from real-world experience. Topics include: Project Management Concepts Project Life Cycle Phases Tools and Documentation Basics of IT and Governance CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests: Exam PK0-005, Second Edition If you're preparing for this all-important exam, turn to CompTIA Project+ Practice Tests. Hundreds of unique domain-by-domain questions cover 100% of all exam objectives. Questions not only include the answers, but also give you detailed explanations, so this is an excellent resource for last-minute review to identify areas where more attention is needed. Additional practice exams help you understand the type of questions you might expect to see on the actual exam and prepare you for taking the exam with confidence. Benefits include: Access to all practice questions online with the Sybex interactive learning environment Provides expert explanations PLUS additional practice exams Covers 100% of all CompTIA Project+ Exam PK0-005 objective domains Ypu'll also get access to the Sybex interactive online learning environment and test bank that accompanies the Certification Kit, with an Assessment Test, practice exams, flashcards, and a searchable glossary of key terms. CompTIA Project+ Certification Kit: Exam PK0-005, Second Edition, is your all-in-one resource for understanding the job role and responsibilities of a project manager and for helping you succeed on the exam.

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Essential review for the PMP exam, updated for the new PMBOK® Guide, 6th edition The PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, offers complete, concise review of essential project management concepts and practices. Covering 100% of the PMP exam objectives, this book helps you ensure your full preparation in advance of the big day. This new 4th Edition has been updated to align with the newest version of the exam, featuring changes to PMP best practices, greater emphasis on Agile and other iterative processes, as well as the evolution of the project manager's role. Organized by domain area, this handy review guide covers project initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closing as detailed in the new A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide), 6th Edition, giving you clear guidance on what you need to know for the exam. You also get a year of free access to the Sybex online interactive learning environment and study tools, which features flashcards, chapter tests, two bonus practice exams, and more. PMP candidates must have extensive project management experience before taking the exam, but you cannot rely on experience alone; the PMP exam tests your understanding of critical PMP concepts and practices as laid out in the PMBOK® Guide 6th Edition; this practical review condenses the PMBOK's essential details into quickly-digestible chapters that help you prepare more efficiently. Review 100% of the exam objectives Apply PMP concepts to real-world scenarios Identify areas in need of additional review Access practice exams, flashcards, and more The PMP certification puts you in demand, and can be a major boost to your career. Regardless of your current level of experience, exam success lies in complete and thorough preparation; the PMP Project Management Professional Exam Review Guide, Fourth Edition, is your ultimate key to confidence and success. To register for access to the online test banks included with the purchase of this book, please visit: www.wiley.com/go/sybextestprep.

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