This book has been FULLY updated to reflect PMI's changes to the PMP Exam Content Outline-June 2015, and is intended for all PMP exams taken AFTER January 11, 2016. Includes free test bank access! This proven best-selling study guide, used in conjunction with PMI's PMBOK(R) Guide - Fifth Edition (2013), presents all the fundamental knowledge, concepts, exercises, and practice exam questions a project manager needs to prepare for and successfully pass the Project Management Professional (PMP(R)) Certification Exam on the first try, while cutting study time in half.Key Features* Covers all subjects addressed on the PMP(R) Exam, including the comprehensive performance domain and cross-cutting knowledge and skills defined within the PMI PMP Examination Content Outline-June 2015 and the PMI Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct * Provides free online access to over 1300 practice questions, including hundreds of situational questions, enabling users to perform practice tests by knowledge areas and/or simulate actual 200 question exams, and receive feedback on incorrect answers * Details key topics, concepts, and techniques from PMI recommended readings, eliminating the need for additional resources * Presents a pre-assessment test to help users develop a focused study plan; tips for studying, time management, and taking the exam; and a post-assessment test to evaluate readiness for the actual exam * Supplies things you need to know, key definitions, and sample exam questions and answers, and features a case study that runs throughout with exercises and suggested solutions to reinforce concepts and build real competency * WAV offers downloadable flashcard study aids of key terms and concepts, a training aide, and a self-study exercise on understanding the interdependencies of all the processes defined in the PMBOK(R) Guide - available from the Web Added Value(TM) Download Resource Center at www. jrosspub.com

Author Biography

Diane Altwies and Janice Preston are leading subject matter experts with over 45 years of practical project management experience. They are accomplished course developers, authors and trainers that specialize in helping individuals successfully achieve project related certifications and offer quality project management, program management and business analysis training across the globe through Core Performance Concepts, Inc.