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PMBOK
Project Management Book of Knowledge
PMBOK is the Project Management Institute's (PMI)
publication of "A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge" (2000
Edition)" .
This is a project management guide/documentation
that promotes a project management standard that is widely used today.
PMI uses the PMBOK as the basis for the Project
Management Professional (PMP) certification but it does not cover all the
subjects in the exam.
Even though PMBOK covers most areas of project
management in general and not software project management specifically, it
is widely used in the software industry. It's process oriented approach
makes is a useful combination to other methodologies such as UML.
Articles on PMBOK
PMP certification: is it really worth anything?
A brief article by H. Kent Craig on the value of PMP
certification.
Excerpt
A COUPLE DAYS ago I received an
e-mail from an under-30 project manager who has a degree in construction
management and five years of experience as a project manager for a larger
HVAC contractor in south Florida. He asked if I thought that his earning the
Project Management Professional certification from the Project Management
Institute was worth anything. Would it be worth the considerable time,
trouble and expense that earning it would entail and, most importantly,
would it help accelerate his career track? My four-word answer to him was,
"yes, no, maybe, possibly."
Software
Development and Linearity
(Why some project management methodologies don't work)
This Max Wideman's article explores some PM methodologies including
PMBOK.
Excerpt
We start with this one because
it is, perhaps, the most widely known. However, it is more of a cult than a
rigorous methodology. As the Guide itself says "The primary purpose of this
document is to identify and describe that subset of the PMBOK® that is
generally accepted. Generally accepted means that the knowledge and
practices described are applicable to most projects most of the time, and
that there is widespread consensus about their value and usefulness.
Generally accepted does not mean that the knowledge and practices described
are or should be applied uniformly on all projects; the project management
team is always responsible for determining what is appropriate for any given
project."
Books on PMBOK
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A Guide to the Project
Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK® Guide)– 2000 Edition
is your basic reference and the world’s de
facto standard for the project management profession. It was designated
an
American National Standard (ANSI/PMI 99-001-2000) by the American
National Standards Institute in March 2001.
The Project Management Body of
Knowledge (PMBOK®) is an inclusive term that describes the sum of
knowledge within the profession of project management. The PMBOK® Guide
identifies and describes the subset of principles and practices within
the PMBOK® that are generally accepted and applicable to most projects
most of the time. The guide also provides a common lexicon for talking
about project management.
The Project Management Institute (PMI®)
uses the PMBOK® Guide as one of the references for the Project
Management Professional (PMP®) Certification Examination.
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The PMP Exam: How to Pass
on Your First Try
About the Author
Andy Crowe, PMP and Six Sigma Black
Belt, is a world-renowned lecturer and author on the subject of Project
Management. He combines over 15 years of hands-on experience with a
clear, articulate, and easily accessible style that contributes to the
popularity of his books and lectures. As a founder of Velociteach Inc,
Andy is committed to leadership and education in best practices within
the Project Management community.
Book Description
Here is the most definitive and
up-to-date self study guide for the Project Management Professional (PMP)
certification exam from the Project Management Institute. This single
volume has been used successfully by project managers around the world,
and it contains everything you need to pass the PMP Exam, including all
exam topics, insider secrets, complete explanations of all PMP subjects,
test tricks and tips, and hundreds of highly realistic sample questions.
Additionally, the book is loaded with exercises that will strengthen
your understanding of the PMP concepts and prepare you to pass the exam
on your first try with ease. |
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