Head First PMP 4th Edition by Jennifer Greene, Andrew Stellman ISBN 1492029599 9781492029595

Introduction to Project Management

• Understanding why PMP certification matters.
• Key elements of being a good project manager.
• The roles and responsibilities of a project manager, including leadership, teamwork, and stakeholder management.

Organizations, Constraints, and Projects

• Types of organizations and stakeholders.
• Managing project constraints and adhering to company processes.

The Process Framework

• The project management process groups and knowledge areas.
• How these processes are structured and interact to manage projects.

Project Integration Management

• How to ensure the project stays on track and integrated within the organization.
• Developing the project charter and managing changes.

Scope Management

• Defining the scope and collecting project requirements.
• Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and scope control.

Time Management

• Scheduling and managing project timelines using techniques like critical path method and network diagrams.

Cost Management

• Estimating project costs, creating budgets, and controlling project expenses.
• Earned value management to track cost and schedule performance.

Quality Management

• Defining and ensuring quality standards for the project.
• Quality assurance, control tools, and processes.

Human Resource Management

• Building and managing an effective project team.
• Conflict resolution, team development, and motivation.

Communications Management

• The importance of clear communication among all project stakeholders.
• Managing communication channels and ensuring transparency.

Project Risk Management

• Identifying, analyzing, and mitigating project risks.
• Developing risk response strategies.

Procurement Management

• Managing contracts and vendor relationships for project resources.

Stakeholder Management

• Understanding stakeholder needs and engagement strategies.

Professional Responsibility

• Ethical decision-making and ensuring project management practices meet professional standards.

Review and Exam Preparation

• A final review of key concepts, with practice questions to test knowledge and exam readiness.

PMP Exam Practice

• A section dedicated to preparing for the PMP exam with mock questions and answers.