PMI Books

Case Studies in Project Management: Mars Pathfinder Individual Case

2007-07-23T08:49:00.005-07:00

The Discovery program, a series of low cost, short time frame space exploration projects began in 1992 under the NASA mantra of "Faster, Better, Cheaper". The case study covers various project management knowledge areas (Project Management Institute, 2000 and 2003) within four project phases: Inception, Development, Implementation and Closeout.

Case Studies in Project Management: Glasgow Science Centre Tower Project Individual Case

2007-07-23T08:49:00.003-07:00

Rising 400 feet above the River Clyde in Glasgow, Scotland, the Glasgow Science Centre Tower is the tallest freestanding structure in the country, boasting 20-mile views over the city and surroundings (21st Century, 2001). Readers will learn about the project details of this tower, built in conjunction with the Glasgow Science Centre.

Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, CD-ROM By: Project Management Institute

2007-07-23T08:49:00.001-07:00

It's hard to imagine a time when A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) wasn't around. Yet, just twenty years ago, PMI volunteers first sat down to distill the project management body of knowledge. Their hard work eventually became the PMBOK ® Guide, now considered one of the most essential tools in the profession and is the de facto global standard for the industry. Free with PMI Membership.

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification

2007-07-11T05:41:00.001-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

The (PgMP) Examination Specification is based on the results of PMI's 2004 global role delineation study on program managers. It provides trainers and/or those preparing for the examination an outline of the knowledge and skills of program managers from which to study for the (PgMP) multiple-choice examination.

Project Portfolio Management Tools and Techniques

2007-07-11T05:40:00.001-07:00

By: Parviz F. Rad and Ginger Levin

Does your organization want to achieve success in prioritizing projects systematically, deliberately, and logically? Project Portfolio Management Tools and Techniques is written to demonstrate how to elevate your organization's project management thinking to the level beyond managing individual projects in a standalone fashion. This book is for those executives and other project professional who strive to have a formalized system of authorizing the right projects and abandoning the wrong project.

Understanding and Managing Risk Attitude Second edition

2007-07-03T11:46:00.001-07:00

Understanding and Managing Risk Attitude Second edition

By: David Hillson and Ruth Murray-Webster

Despite many years of development, risk management remains problematic for the majority of organizations. One common challenge is the human dimension, in other words, the way people perceive risk and risk management. Risk management processes and techniques are operated by people, each of whom is a complex individual, influenced by many different factors. And the problem is compounded by the fact that most risk management involves people working in groups.

Practice Standard for Project Configuration Management

2007-07-03T11:45:00.003-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

Most projects present teams with challenges relating to time, cost and scope. Careful management of these project elements allows projects to be completed successfully. In order to guide a project's direction, project managers utilize the process of configuration management. Project configuration management is the collective body of processes, activities, tools, and methods used to manage certain items during the project lifecycle.

Project Management Case Studies, 2nd Edition

2007-07-03T11:45:00.002-07:00

By: Harold Kerzner, Ph.D.

Project management case studies have made up a significant portion of Harold Kerzner's Project Management book. This case studies book was strategically planned to package all case studies in one book to be used in college or professional training courses. We have added a number of new cases covering construction and international project management. Total number of cases included is 94, with 25 new to this 2nd edition.

Human Side of Project Leadership

2007-07-03T11:45:00.001-07:00

By: Allen C. Amason, Zvi Aronson, Peter Dominick, Patricia Holahan, Thomas Lechler, Ann Mooney, Richard R. Reilly, and Aaron J. Sh

To a large extent, project success depends on human behavior particularly the behavior of the team leader. Project management training most often focuses on mastering the tools and applications of project management, such as operational performance, planning and budget management.

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, CD-ROM By: Project Management Institute

2007-06-19T11:31:00.003-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Paperback

2007-06-19T11:31:00.001-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Paperback

2007-06-08T08:41:00.001-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

The PMI Project Management Fact Book, Second Edition (Paperback)

2007-06-05T11:33:00.002-07:00

Book Description
The PMI Project Management Fact Book — Second Edition is destined to be a benchmark resource for both the project management community and those interested in learning more about the profession. High school and college students, in particular, will find it to be an invaluable overview of a career that can offer excellent salaries and challenging opportunities around the world. Here are just a few of the fascinating facts you’ll discover about the project management profession:
-More than sixteen and one-half million people can’t be wrong. The Project Management Institute (PMI®) estimates that four-and-a half million people in the United States—representing about 3.3 percent of the employed U.S. workforce—may regard project management as their profession of choice. The size of the profession in the rest of the world may be more than 12 million.

-Projects are big business. PMI estimates that the U.S. public and private sectors spend some US$2.3 trillion on projects every year, an amount equivalent to one-quarter of the nation’s gross domestic product. Extrapolating U.S. data, PMI estimates that the world spends nearly US$10 trillion of the world’s US$40.7 trillion gross product on projects of all kinds.

-The project management profession is experiencing explosive growth. Memberhip in (PMI) has grown to more than 95,000 members. In addition, more than 46,000 individuals are now certified as Project Management Professionals (PMP®).

PMI Offers New Opportunity to Reach Target Markets Through the PMI Bookstore!

2007-06-05T11:33:00.001-07:00

Do you have an extra supply of your latest printed marketing materials? Do you want to reach a new audience in a cost-effective manner? We have a way to help you achieve your sales and marketing goals.

PMI now offers organizations the opportunity to promote their products and services to PMI members and others who are committed to their professional development. Your marketing material can be inserted into the thousands of book orders that are processed through the PMI Bookstore each month. You can choose month-to-month or "until depleted" options. This book order insertion program is just one more way that PMI can help you place your marketing message before your targeted customers. This program, along with PMI's existing direct mail list program, is a great way to reach more potential customers than ever before.

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification

2007-06-01T07:11:00.002-07:00

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification

By: Project Management Institute

The (PgMP) Examination Specification is based on the results of PMI’s 2004 global role delineation study on program managers. It provides trainers and/or those preparing for the examination an outline of the knowledge and skills of program managers from which to study for the (PgMP) multiple-choice examination

Practice Standard for Project Configuration Management

2007-06-01T07:11:00.001-07:00

Practice Standard for Project Configuration Management

By: Project Management Institute

Most projects present teams with challenges relating to time, cost and scope. Careful management of these project elements allows projects to be completed successfully. In order to guide a project’s direction, project managers utilize the process of configuration management. Project configuration management is the collective body of processes, activities, tools, and methods used to manage certain items during the project lifecycle

PMP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, Seventh Edition

2007-06-01T07:09:00.002-07:00

PMP® Exam: Practice Test and Study Guide, Seventh Edition

By: J. LeRoy Ward, PMP

This rigorous study guide provides 40 multiple-choice practice questions in each of nine knowledge areas and the professional and social responsibilities domain and a composite 200-question practice test intended to simulate the PMP® exam. It includes fully referenced answers keyed to the five project management process groups, a complete bibliography, and a study matrix to help readers key in on specific areas that require further study

Choosing Appropriate Project Managers: Matching their Leadership Style to the Type of Project

2007-06-01T07:09:00.001-07:00

Choosing Appropriate Project Managers: Matching their Leadership Style to the Type of Project

By: Rodney Turner, PhD Ralf Müller, DBA

In Choosing Appropriate Project Managers, the authors set out to challenge two commonly held – and related – views found in the project management community. The two beliefs represent different sides of the same coin – both of which downplay the value of the personal characteristics and domain expertise that differentiate individual project managers from one another.

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide (Certification Press) - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:07:00.002-07:00

PMP Project Management Professional Study Guide (Certification Press) by Joseph Philips. The book covers all the things you need for the exam. It is very comprehensive, and one does not even need to read the PMBOK much after reading this book.

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PMP In Depth - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:07:00.001-07:00

PMP In Depth by Paul Sanghera is a suitable book for you, if you are relatively new to Project Management. It explains the PMP certification exam concepts quite well in easy to understand language.

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The PMP Exam : How to Pass On Your First Try - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:06:00.000-07:00

The PMP Exam : How to Pass On Your First Try by Andy Crowe is another very good book. The book covers the key concepts in clear language.

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PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:05:00.000-07:00

PMP: Project Management Professional Study Guide by Kim Heldman is an extremely good book. The book is very comprehensive and has good practice questions.

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PMP Exam Prep (5th Edition) - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:04:00.000-07:00

PMP Exam Prep (5th Edition) by Rita Mulcahy is the most popular book. It is written as a companion book to the PMBOK. It clearly focuses on what you need to know from PMBOK and otherwise, to clear the exam. It provides very good tips on what kind of concepts to focus on and what kind of questions to expect. It is not the best book to learn the discipline of Project Management, though it is probably the best book to prepare for the exam.

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) -- 2004 Edition

2007-05-31T11:02:00.002-07:00

PMBOK is the main resource on which the exam is based. You will receive a PDF file containing the PMBOK when you become a member of PMI. If you prefer to read from a book rather than your monitor, then you may have to buy it. Most people find the PMBOK a little boring to read though

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PMP exam Tutorial for Certification - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T11:02:00.001-07:00

This tutorial highlights important concepts that you must know for PMI's PMP Certification exam. Read the tutorial to understand key concepts required to clear the exam.

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PMP mock exam - "PMI Books"

2007-05-31T10:59:00.000-07:00

Take this mock exam to judge how close you are to clearing the exam. It has 70 questions with the answers.

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Project Management Case Studies, 2nd Edition - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:34:00.000-07:00

Project Management Case Studies, 2nd Edition

Description:

Project management case studies have made up a significant portion of Harold Kerzner’s Project Management book. This case studies book was strategically planned to package all case studies in one book to be used in college or professional training courses. We have added a number of new cases covering construction and international project management. Total number of cases included is 94, with 25 new to this 2nd edition. * Represents a wide range of industries, including medical and pharmaceutical, aerospace, manufacturing, automotive, finance and banking, and telecommunications * Covers cutting-edge areas of construction and international project management * Presents best practices and pitfalls of project management implementation in the real world * Follows and supports preparation for the Project Management Professional (PMP(r)) Certification Exam Whether used with the latest edition of Harold Kerzner's landmark reference, Project Management: A Systems Approach to Planning, Scheduling, and Controlling, or on its own, Project Management Case Studies, Second Edition is a valuable resource for students, as well as practicing engineers and managers.

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Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:32:00.000-07:00

Program Management Professional (PgMP) Examination Specification

Description:

The (PgMP) Examination Specification is based on the results of PMI’s 2004 global role delineation study on program managers. It provides trainers and/or those preparing for the examination an outline of the knowledge and skills of program managers from which to study for the (PgMP) multiple-choice examination. As an educator, it will help you design program management training materials by breaking down the six domains of program manager which are the focal points of the (PgMP) examination and the Multi-rater Assessment.

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My Life is Failure - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:31:00.000-07:00

My Life is Failure

Description:

EXCLUSIVELY THROUGH THE PMI BOOKSTORE. 100 Things You Should Know to be a Better Project Leader. My Life is Failure is a summation of over a decade of work on project failure. The Standish Group has been collecting case information on real-life IT environments and software development projects since 1985. Standish’s cumulative research encompasses 12 years of data on why projects succeed or fail, representing more than 50,000 completed IT projects.

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IT Management Handbook,Second Edition - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:29:00.000-07:00

IT Management Handbook,Second Edition

Description:

Completely updated and expanded, The IT Manager’s Handbook, 2nd edition provides essential, practical, and easily accessible management advice written specifically for new IT managers. Brings you up to speed on those business practices most critical to effective IT operations: recruiting, budgeting, resource planning, managing personnel, and working with vendors. Includes expanded coverage on such critical IT management topics as security, disaster recovery, storage, government/regulatory compliance, and project management. Organizes information modularly so you can delve directly into only the topics that you need. Provides a unique management perspective on those specific technical issues with the most significant business ramifications. Includes new material on key technology topics such as open source, wireless, handhelds, outsourcing, offshoring, and operations, as well as updated coverage of e-commerce, remote access, intranets, and LAN/WAN management.

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Construction Project Scheduling and Control - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:27:00.000-07:00

Construction Project Scheduling and Control

Description:

Construction Project Scheduling and Control will appeal to a broad range of readers, both students and professionals. It contains a useful blend of basic fundamentals and advanced techniques, as well as understandable theory and practical applications. This is a scheduling text reflective of today's industry. Some of the key features include: • Numerous solved example problems as well as practice exercises. • References to the major software programs without making an attempt to teach them in detail. • Precedence networks as the major scheduling method, with coverage of arrow networks restricted to minor coverage as needed. • Focus on scheduling as part of the overall project management effort.

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Choosing Appropriate Project Managers: Matching their Leadership Style to the Type of Project - "PMI Books"

2007-05-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

Choosing Appropriate Project Managers: Matching their Leadership Style to the Type of Project

Description:

In Choosing Appropriate Project Managers, the authors set out to challenge two commonly held – and related – views found in the project management community: • That a project manager is simply a facilitator for the project management process and that implementing the right systems and procedures are more important than any individual project manager • That once an individual has acquired the skills of project management, that individual can manage any type of project, regardless of technology, industry or experience-level The two beliefs represent different sides of the same coin – both of which downplay the value of the personal characteristics and domain expertise that differentiate individual project managers from one another. The two beliefs represent different sides of the same coin – both of which downplay the value of personal characteristics of the project managers themselves and neither of which is supported by research. Previous research conducted by Project Management Institute (PMI) concluded that one of the reasons organizations categorize projects is due to the need to develop and choose different project management methodologies appropriate to different types of projects. As an extension of this research, the authors set out to determine what, if any, influence leadership styles have on a project manager’s competence and to determine if different leadership styles were needed for different types of projects.

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Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Book and CD-ROM

2007-05-14T07:58:00.000-07:00

Practice Standard for Work Breakdown Structures—Book and CD-ROM

By: Project Management Institute

Defining project objectives and delegating work to team members are among a project manager’s biggest tasks. Successful projects require thorough planning on the part of the project manager to accomplish these tasks. The Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) serves as a guide for defining work as it relates to a specific project’s objectives.

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Practice Standard for Scheduling

2007-05-14T07:57:00.002-07:00

Practice Standard for Scheduling

By: Project Management Institute

COMING SOON!Effective project scheduling and time management are critical factors in the success or failure of a particular project. And, increasingly project management professionals are responsible for managing a variety of project schedules and timelines. For that reason, Project Management Institute (PMI) is introducing the Practice Standard for Scheduling, a systematic guide describing hallmarks of a sound and effective schedule methodology, as well as providing quantifiable means for asses.

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Practice Standard for Project Configuration Management

2007-05-14T07:57:00.001-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

COMING SOON! Most projects present teams with challenges relating to time, cost and scope. Careful management of these project elements allows projects to be completed successfully. In order to guide a project’s direction, project managers utilize the process of configuration management. Project configuration management is the collective body of processes, activities, tools, and methods used to manage certain items during the project lifecycle. Configuration management is implemented to actively.

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Practice Standard for Earned Value Management

2007-05-14T07:56:00.000-07:00

Practice Standard for Earned Value Management

By: Project Management Institute

Often referred to as “management with the lights on,” Earned Value Management (EVM) helps the project manager objectively and succinctly identify where a project is and where it is going. EVM methodology incorporates project scope, schedule and costs, and is applicable across a broad range of knowledge areas and practice groups.

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Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®) Overview

2007-05-14T07:55:00.000-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

For those interested in knowing more about what OPM3 is and how it is used, this OPM3 Overview is a summary of OPM3 contents. This at-a-glance reference is intended to help you gain a general understanding of the features and benefits of OPM3, as you consider the possible merits of using the OPM3 Standard in your organizations.

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Organizational Project Management Maturity Model (OPM3®) Knowledge Foundation

2007-05-14T07:54:00.000-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

Just as individuals benefit from achieving personal maturity, organizations can now benefit from achieving organizational project management maturity. OPM3 is a standard unlike other contemporary maturity models. The book offers a comprehensive approach helping organizations understand how to assess and develop their ability to deliver projects successfully, consistently and predictably.

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Government Extension to the PMBOK® Guide Third Edition

2007-05-14T07:53:00.002-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

Whether you are a senior official or a project manager in a government organization, it’s your job to help your organization effectively execute its responsibilities in the public interest. Project Management Institute’s (PMI) Government Extension to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)—Third Edition is the map to get you there.

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Construction Ext. to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK Guide) — 2000 Ed

2007-05-14T07:53:00.001-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

The Construction Extension to A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - 2000 Edition supplements, modifies, reinforces and expands the profession's de facto global standard in an easy-to-use format for practitioners in the construction industry. This highly-anticipated Extension is complete with the knowledge and skills specific to construction project management practitioners around the globe, in a format that mirrors the PMBOK® Guide.

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Combined Standards Glossary - Third Edition

2007-05-14T07:52:00.000-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

The one-stop reference for the acronyms, terms and definitions of the latest project management standards. Whether you are a student interested in exploring the field of project management, a certified project manager with several years of experience under your belt, or anywhere in between, the second edition of PMI’s Combined Standards Glossary is an invaluable reference resource.

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Spanish Translation, Paperback

2007-05-14T07:51:00.000-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

It’s hard to imagine a time when A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) wasn’t around. Yet, just twenty years ago, PMI volunteers first sat down to distill the project management body of knowledge. Their hard work eventually became the PMBOK® Guide, now considered one of the most essential tools in the profession and is the de facto global standard for the industry.

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Spanish Translation, Paperback

2007-05-14T07:47:00.001-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Simplified Chinese Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:47:00.001-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Russian Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:46:00.002-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Japanese Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:46:00.001-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Italian Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:45:00.000-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official German Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:44:00.000-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official French Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:43:00.002-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Brazilian Portuguese Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:43:00.001-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Official Arabic Translation, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:41:00.000-07:00

A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, CD-ROM By: Project Management Institute

2007-05-09T21:39:00.000-07:00

It’s hard to imagine a time when A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) wasn’t around. Yet, just twenty years ago, PMI volunteers first sat down to distill the project management body of knowledge. Their hard work eventually became the PMBOK ® Guide, now considered one of the most essential tools in the profession and is the de facto global standard for the industry. Free with PMI Membership.

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A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide) - Third Edition, Paperback

2007-05-09T21:36:00.000-07:00

By: Project Management Institute

It’s hard to imagine a time when A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK ® Guide) wasn’t around. Yet, just twenty years ago, PMI volunteers first sat down to distill the project management body of knowledge. Their hard work eventually became the PMBOK ® Guide, now considered one of the most essential tools in the profession and is the de facto global standard for the industry.

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