Learn the latest principles and certification objectives in The PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition, in a unique and inspiring way with Head First PMP . The second edition of this book helps you prepare for the PMP certification exam using a visually rich format designed for the way your brain works. You'll find a full-length sample exam included inside the book. More than just proof of passing a test, a PMP certification means that you have the knowledge to solve most common project problems. But studying for a difficult four-hour exam on project management isn't easy, even for experienced project managers. Drawing on the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science, and learning theory, Head First PMP offers you a multi-sensory experience that helps the material stick, not a text-heavy approach that puts you to sleep. This book will help you:

• Learn PMP's underlying concepts to help you understand the PMBOK principles and pass the certification exam with flying colors

• Get 100% coverage of the latest principles and certification objectives in The PMBOK Guide, Fourth Edition, including two new processes: Collect Requirements and Identify Stakeholders

• Make use of a thorough and effective preparation guide with hundreds of practice questions and exam strategies

• Explore the material through puzzles, games, problems, and exercises that make learning easy and entertaining

Head First PMP puts project management principles into context to help you understand, remember, and apply them -- not just on the exam, but also on the job.

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Great test prep resource! - 2009-11-05
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I passed the PMP exam yesterday. I completed the test, comfortably and confidently, in less than two hours. I would attribute a lot of the credit for being prepared to using the Head First PMP book. My advice to someone trying to prepare for the PMP exam would be to read the PMBOK 4th Edition, read Head First PMP (and do all the exercises in the book), read the PMI code of ethics, then repeat the process. Do the online Head First PMP sample test a couple of days before the test. Then relax the day before the test. I thought the PMP test was very fair and asked questions that a project management practitioner should know. And I can think of many ways that future projects will be more successful than many past projects that I have participated in.

Unorthodox but effective. - 2009-10-31
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[...]. Before you look at it, I'd like to mention that this title being reviewed, Head First PMP, helped me.

I went through four books: Rita Mulcahy's, Kim Heldman's, Andy Crowe's, and Head First PMP.

Mulchay's book just turned me off. I did not appreciate being talked down to by the self-proclaimed *itch goddess. Sure it contains some good content but: (1) her book is cluttered, (2) her tone is dismissive, and (3) the title was not edited professionally. You can pass the PMP without having to put up with her *rap.

Heldman's isn't bad. Both authors are women but while Mulcahy is the kind you'll wish you never met, Heldman is sweet and kindly in her tone. Both women know their stuff but Kim knows how to present it in an inoffensive manner.

Crowe was highly recommended and as I discovered, rightfully so. It has a companion website that was useful.

And then there's Head First PMP! It employs an unorthodox style but it works. It is an effective learning book. The magnet exercises are useful. The "there are no dumb questions" columns contain insightful questions. And so forth. To be sure, I found that some parts of it were "corny." In my opinion, those parts did not contribute enough to justify their presence. Generally speaking however, the title was well-written and well-edited.

Only book needed for PMP certification - 2009-09-11
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For me, this was the only book I used to prepare for the test. I took 48 hrs class room review by the local PMI Chapter a year before I took the exam. I am sure that helped, but I needed to review only this book prior to actually taking the exam. I did not even bother with the PMBOK (3rd ed), even though I had it with me for reference. Head First PMP broke down the structure of the PMBOK material in a way that was very easy to follow and absorb the methodology. Their fun approach puts you in the right mood to tackle this 'dry' subject matter. Highly Recommended!

Pretty good - 2009-10-25
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Pretty good, but not great. The online exam is the same as the one in the book. The book isn't very "professional" and is geared toward the younger crowd.

Great Starter Book for your initial PMP studies - 2009-10-07
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This book contains solid material and it is appropriate for understanding the initial concepts. I highly recommend reading this first before getting into PMBOK which would put you to sleep. I cannot agree with others that say that this is the only material you will need. I have used 3 other books along with Head First to pass my PMP exam on 1st try at the beginning of October. Questions were very hard and I found them much different from the practice exam questions that I have used for my studies so consider that as well. I have also used Andy Crowe, PMBOK 4th ed, Head First and PMP Study Guide.

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