PMP PMBOK Study Guide! Project Management Professional Exam Study Guide! Best Test Prep to Help You Pass the Exam! Complete Review Edition!

I was seriously interested in project management and taking up some courses. The best way to prepare is to know. Going through this book has helped me understand the ins and outs of project management. Obviously, I'm new, so I skipped some pages when I didn't understand what they were talking about. But, this guide is a must before jumping into project management. I know this is an exam book, but just reviewing it lets you know what you're getting into, and frames your mind to know what you need to learn before taking the exam or jumping into the profession.

I'm currently going for products manager at my new job , so there was a lot of useful information in this book to help with thi. Also plenty of other information for management roles as well

(note: I read the Kindle version, so I can't speak to the audio and am mostly commenting on that experience and the resulting reviews)I read the book and read some of the reviews and think I see the issue. There's a disconnect between the title, the content, the form factor, and the expectations and needs of the PMP test preparer. A PMP audio study guide it definitely is; realizing that you can't draw fancy diagrams or be too dry and scientific with your definitions while someone is listening while cooking, driving, or exercising, this is written like someone is explaining project management concepts to you (because, in the audio version, someone is). I think it could work that way for someone while they also study a more suitable-for-book version with more technical detail and visuals.It would not, however, be a standalone guide that I'd recommend by itself with no other resources. It just doesn't help you prepare for the test directly like a study guide would. That's why I think that, while it's good for the purpose I just described, it wasn't hitting the mark for people given its intended ue case. It might've been better titled, "Audio Study Buddy: Reinforce Project Management Concepts on Your Commute" or something to that effect.The one other issue I had was that it spent a lot of the upfront sections (starting from the intro but then sometimes showing up a little later) telling you who might need project management and why. Again, given the titling, it's safe to assume that the person reading the book knows why they want the PMP and doesn't need a full section explaining vocations that might benefit from project management. With the right title and expectation-setting for the reader that this was more of a complementary piece helping a would-be PMP-certified professional get the motivation and knowledge to succeed, it would probably have a higher rating. While I do believe that all books should start with why you should care, I do think that trying to convince someone to take a test via practical examples when its a several-thousand-dollar program that you probably know you need if you're buying a prep guide is very weird.So that's the issue—the disconnect going on here is what's leaving some people scratching their heads. Here's the book's target audience: if you want to take the PMP in the future but aren't 100% sure and want to know what the PMP certification content looks like and what it entails before you dive head-first into 300-page prep course material, this is great for that. It's also better as an audio companion to supplement whatever it is you're going to be doing when you have 100% focus. Someone explaining these concepts in a pragmatic way does have tremendous value; it's just at a very specific point in the life of a PM professional (or related role) and for a very specific use case (a little bit of understanding the value and then understanding the ideas at a high level so it's easier to digest the technical content of prep courses). If you see it as that, you'll like it; if that's not what you're looking for, then this (audio)book isn't for you.

This guide covers every aspect of project management you should be proficient in! Great application of how project management applies in several different roles and how. There are case studies and great resources to align effective communication, follow up and engagement skills. There isn't a topic that isn't covered. Great resource

Reading the kindle eBook, the book cover looks like it is from an audio version. Also the title has the word "Audio" in it, which this is not.My favourite parts of the eBook were:-Chapter 3: Project Management Roles and Responsibilities-Chapter 8: Project Quality Management Questions-Chapter 11: Project Risk Management QuestionsSpeaking of risk, the eBook was first published in 2019, which was 3 years ago. The risk one might be taking is how up-to-date is the content and does it match what is being asked on the exam?Right now the price of the eBook, is worth the risk.Overall, the eBook has answered a lot of questions, but due to the PMP certification process, may need constant updates.Tip for the Author: Update the cover for the eBook and title throughout the eBook.