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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge, Third Edition (PMBOK Guides) (Paperback)
by Project Management Institute
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Author: Project Management Institute
Publisher: Project Management Institute; 3rd edition
Pub. in: November, 2004
ISBN: 193069945X
Pages: 380
Measurements: 10.7 x 8.6 x 0.8 inches
Origin of product: USA
Order code: BA00490
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- MSL Picks -
This is the 3rd edition of the Guide to the PMBOK, though the name may mislead you as this IS the PMBOK.
Project Management has been an evolving practice and PMI has been the pioneers in bringing in some form, structure, and discipline - which was much needed - to the field of project management.
Before the 1st edition of the Guide to PMBOK, practioners were not even using a common lexicon to explain similar concepts/ideas.
What the Guide to PMBOK has achived includes:
- bringing in an aspect of science to project management
- forging a process view to project management
- establishing a common lexicon of parlence for practioners to share ideas and practices
- listing out the various knowledge areas that a project manager has to be wary about and interact with his/her job as a project manager
The 3rd edition to the Guide to PMBOK has a few consolidation of project management processes, though there can be a few improvements, especially the block diagrams and figures.
MSL suggest that PMP exam takers go through all our quoted reviews to learn from the other people’s experience. We notice that many who have passed the exam and got certifications read this book in conjunction with the other popular test preps to get the best results.
(From quoting Ranjan, USA)
Target readers:
PMP exam takers, PMP students and Project Managers, and PM consultants and trainers
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From the Publisher:
A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - 2000 Edition is now available in eight additional languages to help project managers around the world.
Each of PMI’s official translations includes a bilingual glossary of newly translated and standardized project management terminology. This allows candidates to study the guide in the same language in which they plan to take the Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification exam.
PMI undertook a rigorous, year-long process to ensure the maximum effectiveness of each official translation. Each translation team included qualified bilingual PMPs as well as professional translators and editors.
Official translations: Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, Portuguese, French, Korean, German and Italian.
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Rajiv Kohinoor (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
I have recently read a few PMP books cover to cover, and I thought I should share my experience with other readers with an intention to help them to find the right books.
THIS BOOK.
Well this is THE book. You cannot avoid it. But it is very poorly written. The evidence of what I'm saying starts wiith the name. I was looking for Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK), and this is named as Guide to PMBOK. You would think if this is a guide to PMBOK, where is the PMBOK. Then I realized that this is it. You have to have it because this the official PMBOK: the information source for both the PMP and CAPM exams. However, don't count on this alone for the PMP and CAPM exams.
A brief review of what I think are the top three PMP books follows:
1. PMP In Depth by Paul Sanghera, Thomson Course Technology.
This book has just hit the market and is relatively unknown. But I found this a rock solid book. Almost all the topics are covered with adequate depth. The material is presented in a logical learning sequence and the presentation is very cohesive: no hopping from topic to topic. It's an easy and interesting read. All concepts are clearly defined and expalined. This makes it a great book for both the PMP and the CAPM exams. I feel that the communication management could have more coverage. Although for the exams, the current coverage is enough.
The material is organized in order of the project lifecycle (the process groups) consistent with the way the exam objectives are organized. Furthermore, exam objectives covered in a chapter are explained in the beginning of the chapter. This makes the exam preparation easier and confusion-free.
I recommend this book for a self contained book for the PMP and the CAPM exams, and also if you just want to build a good understanding of the project management basics. Oh yes, the book is very reasonably priced.
2. The PMP Exam Prep by Rita Mulcahy; RMC publication.
It is a very good book if you are either taking a course from the author or from an instructor who is using this book as a text book. There are lots of exercises. Unfortunately, this is not a self contained book. Topics are not covered with enough depth. Also there is a poor flow and a lots of hopping from topic to topic. Moreover, it's outrageously high priced. Too many cross references and overhyped. Overall I recommend this book if you are using it in a course.
3. The PMP Exam by Andy Crowe; Velociteach.
This is a great book and relatively self contained. You can study this book and pass the PMP exam. There are a only a few topics, which are not covered in adequate depth. In this and in Rita's book, The coverage is organized around the knowledge areas while the exam objectives are organized in order of the process groups. That breaks the exam objective coverage into pieces, and may cause confusion.
I recommend this book if you are looking for a self contained book to pass the PMP exam.
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Uday (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
This is required reading if you are taking the PMP exam. I found it to be quite comprehensive in the field of project management. In conjunction with other readings of project management, this guide has served me as a supplement and even today I refer to it for project related needs. Would recommend at least a glance for anyone related to the project management field. |
Richard Dondes (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
This edition of the Project Management Body of Knowledge is comprehensive and clear. Two of the most important things it stresses in all aspects of project management "inputs" are (a) the political/social culture of the work environment and (b) that project management best operating practices can be adapted to virtually all requirements - the point being that the spirit of project management is as important as rigid adherence to all of the specifics. Excellent book. |
Henry Chavers (MSL quote), USA
<2007-01-09 00:00>
This book is a great resource for project managers, but it is not for those who are learning or new to the project management field. Another book that gives basic knowledge of project management must be a companion for this book. This book is a good reference for project managers and a excellent guide the to PM test once a basic knowledge of project management is acquired. |
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