Summary:
A PMP certification is more than just
passing a test. It means that you have the knowledge to solve
most common project problems, and proves that you know your
stuff. Once you're certified, your projects are more likely to
succeed because you have the skills and knowledge to make them
successful. Not only that, it can mean a better job, more
money, and greater respect from your peers. But studying for a
difficult four-hour exam on project management isn't easy, even
for experienced project managers. You want to remember
everything that you're learning about project management, but
your brain is working against you! Your brain craves novelty,
and most PMP certification prep books are anything but novel.
When you keep putting down a boring book instead of studying,
it's because your brain doesn't think the information in it is
worth learning. Your brain has more important stuff to think
about, like how to keep you alive and out of danger - and it
doesn't think that failing the PMP exam qualifies as
life-threatening! So how do you trick your brain into thinking
that your life does depend on learning everything you need to
know to pass the PMP Exam? "Head First PMP" is the answer!
Using the latest research in neurobiology, cognitive science
and learning theory, "Head First PMP" has a visually rich
format designed for the way your brain works - a multi-sensory
experience that helps the material stick, not a text-heavy
approach that puts you to sleep. "Head First PMP" offers 100
per cent coverage of "The PMBOK[registered] Guide" principles
and certification objectives in a way that's engaging, not
tedious. This book helps you prepare for the PMP certification
exam with a unique method that goes beyond answers to specific
questions and makes you think about the big picture of project
management. By putting project management concepts into
context, you will be able to understand, remember, and apply
them-not just on the exam, but also on the job. With "Head
First PMP", you get the best of both worlds: a thorough and
effective preparation guide for the PMP certification exam with
hundreds of practice questions and exam strategies, along with
puzzles, games, problems, exercises and the unique Head First
approach that makes learning easy and entertaining. When you're
done with "Head First PMP", you'll know your stuff, you'll pass
the exam, and you'll be able to bring everything you've learned
to your job.